The only thing I dislike about my shield is that ugly, useless,dirt collecting hole in the butt (pun intended) at the base of the grip.I contacted Pearce about a year and a half ago when I got my Shield to see if they were going to make a plug for the Shield similar to the one made for Glocks.They had no plans at the time to mfg. one but said they might if they got enough interest. Am I the only one? if not please contact them and let them know your interested.If someone knows of another source please let me know.I can't stand the HOOOLLLE...

there are some mag base plates that will cover the hole.

Shield Extended Magazine Plates

Never even thought about it.

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Solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

Is dirt in that hole really a problem? I had a Glock. I never had any dirt accumulate in that area.

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Still don't know why this is a "thing". Just fill it with a little silicon and problem solved.

Not an issue for me. I generally use the 8-round mag, so it it covered by default.

I just went and looked at mine.
I never noticed it before, lol guess I'm not at the top of the "Most Observant People" list

Butt plug? Oh wrong forum!

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Yeah, I know what you mean.
If it's right under my nose I never see it!

Agreed... If it bugs you that much, Black Silicone calk should do the trick.
and also agreed... Looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

It doesn't really bother me that much,was just trying to have some fun with my original post.However black silicone would look worse than the open hole.If you compare a glock with a plug and one without you would see how much nicer it looks.It's just a cosmetic thing with me.I think the open hole looks like there was a void in the molding of the grip,plus if you pocket carry much it tends collect a lot of fuzz.

I carried a Glock for years on duty. Never gave the "hole" a second thought. Also never noticed any crud build up in there either and frequently carried a G26 in pocket.

Same here, use the 8 round and problem solved.

but plug ? LOL

Just consider it a weight reduction improvement.

It's where you hide your stash.

I had to go look to see the hole, and I'm a "gun fondler" so you'd think I would have noticed. Bondo and a black Sharpie should solve it.

But seriously, I have several times commented on the M&P line's general better looks than Glocks, but that leaves the bar pretty low from a firearms cosmetics perspective. I would be appalled if it was on my Python (very high on my Prettiest Guns Ever list, sorry S&W, love my 29 too!). But the butt, err... feature on the Shield in a non-issue for me.

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butt plug???

I have more lint in my belly button than in my Shield.