Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols > Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols
o

Notices

Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols All Variants of the Smith & Wesson M&P Auto Pistols


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-04-2013, 05:55 PM
rbuzz rbuzz is offline
Member
another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner  
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 290
Likes: 101
Liked 289 Times in 111 Posts
Smile another happy Shield owner

I picked up a Shield 40SW recently and just took it to the range today to try it out. Shot about 75-80 rounds through it and it handled perfectly. The 40SW is perfectly manageable in the Shield and recoil is about the same as in my 40c. The narrower grip is not as comfortable to shoot as is the 40c, but is better suited to concealed carry than the 40c.
Only one problem, probably with me, not the Shield. I evidently need to work on my grip as most of my shots tend to be slightly to the left. They don't appear to be in one general area such as low and left, but instead vary from low left to high left. I may have to work on my grip, but if this trend of shooting to the left persists, I may look into having the front sight adjusted slightly .
But other than that it shot beautifully, not even a suggestion of a problem. I see now why the Shield has been so popular.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-04-2013, 06:58 PM
BennyS's Avatar
BennyS BennyS is offline
Member
another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Port St. Lucie, Fl.
Posts: 303
Likes: 69
Liked 51 Times in 44 Posts
Default

When I first shot mine it shot left also, then I shot it for a sand bag rest and it hit center. I alway need plenty of practice with small handguns I seem to put a death grip on them on shot left. Plus the trigger is very different from compacts and full size so you maybe anticipating the bang. Practice before you touch the sites
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-04-2013, 07:13 PM
BigCityChief's Avatar
BigCityChief BigCityChief is offline
Member
another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York State
Posts: 6,572
Likes: 23,601
Liked 31,521 Times in 5,695 Posts
Default

Don't worry too much about drifting to the left. Work on your grip and squeezing the trigger without flinching in anticipation of recoil. With practice, the .40 Shield makes a fine CCW.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-04-2013, 07:15 PM
KKECK5's Avatar
KKECK5 KKECK5 is offline
Member
another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner  
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MASSACHUSETTS
Posts: 477
Likes: 335
Liked 348 Times in 170 Posts
Default

I agree, don't touch the sights just yet....Being a lefty mine was pulling right at first. Being a smaller 40, it takes a while to get used to it, but once you do, you'll love it.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-04-2013, 09:16 PM
rbuzz rbuzz is offline
Member
another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner  
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 290
Likes: 101
Liked 289 Times in 111 Posts
Default

Thanks for all of the replies. I don't intend to make any adjustments until I've had a chance to shoot it several more times. Actually the first few rounds I did shoot from a rest and they were pretty much dead on which indicates to me that it is my technique, however so far I have been unable to completely eliminate drifting to the left. I think part of the problems is that I have large hands and the narrow grip on the Shield takes some getting used to. I don't think I'm flinching in anticipation of the recoil because I don't have that problem with my 40c. I'll keep practicing and I'll eventually get it.
I'm about 95% certain that it's me, so I won't touch the sights until I have had time to practice some more. Actually all of the shots were in the "kill zone" so I was actually pretty happy with the results of my first outing with the compact Shield.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #6  
Old 11-04-2013, 09:42 PM
PHATSPEED7x PHATSPEED7x is offline
Member
another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 96
Likes: 7
Liked 33 Times in 21 Posts
Default

This my first group with my Shield 9mm this last weekend...



Gun was shooting a little low at 10 yards.

After a couple hundred rounds this was my best group I could get at 15 yards standing...



That's a 7 shot group. The big hole has 3 bullets though the same hole.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-04-2013, 11:00 PM
Roger S&W's Avatar
Roger S&W Roger S&W is offline
Member
another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner another happy Shield owner  
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SWFL
Posts: 636
Likes: 368
Liked 197 Times in 94 Posts
Default

Shield owners are happy smiley people.
__________________
40c FS,9Shield(2)40,9Pro
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Another happy Shield owner radir68 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 6 08-12-2016 08:58 PM
Another new (and very happy) Shield owner only2hands Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 11 11-07-2015 07:00 AM
Sorta happy new shield owner drewm@p40 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 7 06-13-2015 07:53 AM
A new and very happy Shield 40 owner here Mdzcpa Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 1 03-07-2013 05:48 PM
New M&P15-22 owner and a happy one! UZI4U Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 4 03-04-2010 10:28 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:26 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)