Calling all honest Shield owners

[RobzGuns]

The main negative I am consistently seeing is about excessive trigger over-travel. There are also several people already talking about getting Apex trigger kits to correct it. To me, that doesn't bode well for the initial comments about it having such an awesome trigger.

Have you seen the Shield trigger YouTube?
The trigger has an over-travel stop built into it and the amount of travel, from break to stop is a whopping 1/8" (approx), with a reset (from trigger stop to reset) of about 1/4" (the 1/8" over-travel, plus 1/8" more to reset).

Maybe I'm just getting old, but when did 1/8" over-travel become 'Excessive'?

 

[kris7047th]

While perusing Shield reviews I found gunsgunsguns.net and their very favorable review of the Shield. Then I noticed the user rating average was 5 out of 10 stars, which we all know is hardly an accurate representation of this awesome ultra-slim M&P. I have no doubt that some Smith haters clicked 1 star just to smear the good name of Smith & Wesson. So I am suggesting that you head over there and give it a more honest rating to make sure that people aren't confused by the misrepresentation of it's current user rating. And by the way, the Hi Point 9mm has a 7 or 8 star rating.

I honestly don't get the 5 out of ten. I absolutely love my Shield 9 which I bought 2 months ago tomorrow, the launch date to the public. It has been flawless for me. I will give it a 9/10 because the grip needs more texture which I fixed with this stippling job that I did myself.

 

[kris7047th]

I Agree.

I'm sure the shield is all it's cracked-up to be. Heck, it's an M&P, I would love it. To be honest, I can't justify buying one. Not right now anyways. I don't see it replacing my .40c that conceals just fine thank you very much. I do like the safety though. See, I'm talking myself into one...maybe...someday...

Oh .. you would walk out with one after firing one I really didn't need one either as I have the M&P9c that has been extensively modified and a S&W BG.380. But I am SOooo glad that I am a Shield owner (it's on me right now)

 

[Tommato]

I agree with the above post (#8). All this fuss over triggers is comical to me. My defensive gun that goes bang if/when I need it to save my life is all I care about. I can shoot circles around many friends who have "awesome triggers" on their guns. Learn to shoot what you carry and be done with it

PS: While not a pure pocket carry gun for most it is certainly possible to pocket carry. I have done it many times with no problems.

Mas Ayoob recommends for a carry gun keeping the trigger pull within factory specs, in order to avoid potential legal trouble in court (he would know). Anyway, I contacted Smith and they told me the Shield pull is 6.5 lb +/- 1/2 lb. That means a minimum factory pull weight of 6 lbs.

I understand the Apex DCAEK results in nominally a 5.5 lb pull weight. Therefore, I have decided to master the factory trigger and not "upgrade" the trigger components. I realize others may disagree, and that is certainly their perogative. However, this is what I'm (not) doing.

Tommato

 

[Thunder71]

I'm not a great shooter, and not that experienced - I admit it - but the other day when I was doing some defensive drills I could hit a 5" metal target from 5-10 yards while moving backwards... I didn't hit it every time, but was close every time and hit it at least once during each drill (3 shots each).

I'm OK with the trigger.

 

[texas48]

I pocey carry my shield in loose jeans cargo shorts and pleated dress pants. Had a special kydex holster made from Alan at Aholster. He doesn't have a blue gun but made an extra for me using a walk-ins gun 35 delivered. Best pocket holster on the market. I have a
Galco ph286 and a destantis Nemesis also now relegated to my holster box. Best gun Great holster
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[ponchsox]

While perusing Shield reviews I found gunsgunsguns.net and their very favorable review of the Shield. Then I noticed the user rating average was 5 out of 10 stars, which we all know is hardly an accurate representation of this awesome ultra-slim M&P. I have no doubt that some Smith haters clicked 1 star just to smear the good name of Smith & Wesson. So I am suggesting that you head over there and give it a more honest rating to make sure that people aren't confused by the misrepresentation of it's current user rating. And by the way, the Hi Point 9mm has a 7 or 8 star rating.

Any site that rates a Hi Point over an M&P is a joke and I would have stopped reading there.

 

[M&P Freak]

Oh .. you would walk out with one after firing one I really didn't need one either as I have the M&P9c that has been extensively modified and a S&W BG.380. But I am SOooo glad that I am a Shield owner (it's on me right now)

Yup, I know you are correct. The problem is there are only two gun shops within a 100 miles of me, and neither have have even seen a shield. Had there been one for me to fondle, I'd prolly own one too. It ain't gonna take much arm twisting...

Can't have enough M&Ps IMO.

 

[Whatgorilla]

Clthe son the Shield review, then scroll to bottom to rate the gun.

I brought it up from 6.5 to 6.6 with my 10/10, so we need at least 15 more to get it up to an 8 (I'd say it deserves an 8-9 for sure).

 

[Shielded]

Haven't you had it for over a month??...get out and shoot it!

Would love to! but my back went out, and I'm just now getting back to to being able to get around about 3/4 don't worry I will

 

[xICEMANx]

I've been looking hard at buying one, and have searched many websites for information from owners. The negatives are starting to come out, but they aren't all that bad.

The main negative I am consistently seeing is about excessive trigger over-travel. There are also several people already talking about getting Apex trigger kits to correct it. To me, that doesn't bode well for the initial comments about it having such an awesome trigger.

Also, there are some that question the need to change from an M&P 9c to a Shield, as the Shield is not considered "pocketable" for most people, contrary to what many people might think. It's small, but a larger small. In other words, most people need to have it on a belt to be comfortable, so some reason that you may as well go with a 9c because there seems to be little difference in feel when carrying one or the other. My own personal comment -- I think that would have to depend a lot on your size. I would have to think a Shield would be a noticeable difference for a thinner female to carry.

The Shield is pocketable. I pocket carry mine all the time and I'm average weight and height. I had a 9c and the Shield is ALOT easier to conceal.

 

[j.glock]

I'd give it a. Hard 8. I would prefer a. Light trigger. And I had 2 ftf but I'm thinking its the ammmo wwb not the gun. I love the Shield though good shooter n love that it comes w two mags n not one.

 

[jackjr]

I gave it a 10 even though it is very hard to get it away from my wife. Of course it is her EDC so she needs to be the one putting the rounds down range. She likes it and it has shot everything we have put in it and she can put a very small hole in the targets she shoots at 7-10 yds. We both like the trigger and have no problems with anything about this pistol. I am keeping my eye open for another one for myself.

 

[mlk18]

The Shield is up to 6.8 / 10! Thanks everyone for your votes and comments. I would love to see this gun get to a 8 or 9, which is where it deserves to be.

 

[baccusboy]

Have you seen the Shield trigger YouTube?
The trigger has an over-travel stop built into it and the amount of travel, from break to stop is a whopping 1/8" (approx), with a reset (from trigger stop to reset) of about 1/4" (the 1/8" over-travel, plus 1/8" more to reset).

Maybe I'm just getting old, but when did 1/8" over-travel become 'Excessive'?

I do not own one, but am interested. Just passing-on the web chatter from various sites I peruse. Figured the op could look out for that and determine for himself if it matters.

 

[baccusboy]

Have you seen the Shield trigger YouTube?
The trigger has an over-travel stop built into it and the amount of travel, from break to stop is a whopping 1/8" (approx), with a reset (from trigger stop to reset) of about 1/4" (the 1/8" over-travel, plus 1/8" more to reset).

Maybe I'm just getting old, but when did 1/8" over-travel become 'Excessive'?

I cannot comment either way. I have never fired one. I really want to, though. I simply mentioned what I saw posted a few places.

 

[Marshal Tom]

I have been a 1911 lover for years along with my S&W revolvers. I have carried several Glocks but do not like them. They do not point right for me and I hate the brick like feel of the grip. Too Fat! I read everything I could find on the Shield before purchasing one and got a 9mm. I love it. It is slim, trim and has a really good trigger as is. It shoots great and is easy to conceal. I have heald the Walther PPs and all the other similar weapons and prefer the feel of the Shield over all the others. It is a winner in MHO.

 

[Shielded]

Now up to 7/10 stars, more true to life I think but 8 would be better.

 

[mlk18]

Agreed! Keep on voting. If anyone belongs to the "other" S&W forum or the "other" M&P forum maybe you can post something there too!

 

[JustAnotherGunGuy]

Just got another 10 from me!