My hand hurts! - M&P Shield 9mm
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Rastoff
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No gun should hurt to shoot. There are three potential causes of pain when shooting:
Pain from the gun not fitting is most common with shotguns. The fix can be as simple as a new recoil pad or grip to a custom stock or gun.
The shooter doing something wrong is usually associated with improper mount or grip. It's quite common for shooters to have their hands in the wrong or uncomfortable places. Just because you've been shooting for years doesn't mean you're doing it the best or safest way. Small and large guns often being slight problems to light.
The caliber is not an issue in this case, but is definitely a concern with some of the bigger guns like a .44Mag. The only fix for that is to change calibers. Fortunately for the OP, this is not his problem.
- The gun doesn't fit.
- The shooter is doing something wrong.
- The caliber is more than an individual can handle.
Pain from the gun not fitting is most common with shotguns. The fix can be as simple as a new recoil pad or grip to a custom stock or gun.
The shooter doing something wrong is usually associated with improper mount or grip. It's quite common for shooters to have their hands in the wrong or uncomfortable places. Just because you've been shooting for years doesn't mean you're doing it the best or safest way. Small and large guns often being slight problems to light.
The caliber is not an issue in this case, but is definitely a concern with some of the bigger guns like a .44Mag. The only fix for that is to change calibers. Fortunately for the OP, this is not his problem.
speedyquad
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i purchased a shield 9 a few weeks ago...the first mag i shot, hurt, then i adjusted my grip a little...less tight as i was used to gripping a 40c...and it was much better...i can now shoot it with no problem
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speedyquad
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hopefully it works for you as the shield s a joy to shoot...so much so that i bought a 2nd one 2 weeks later...
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Long day yesterday. But when I got home, I held my gun and merged my hand into the groves of the gun. I didn't feel the pain in my hand like I did the day before. Albeit I didn't fire it yesterday. I guess the proof will be in the pudding this weekend at the range.
Illini_Glock
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I recently picked up a Shield 9mm and haven't had any issues with it at all. Soft enough shooter for it's size. I've put about 150 rounds through it to get the feel and to test some ammo. Definitely going to be a good carry pistol.
I put the Shield Pachmyer Tactical grip on my 9c. How do you get it to stay and not drift down? I tried cleaning with rubbing alcohol and then using hair spray on both the gun grip and the Pachmyer grip. It still drifted down and interfered with reloads. I took it off since it's my carry gun and that was not acceptable.
Rastoff
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I haven't used this grip for exactly the reasons you mention. However, I can tell you that if you let the hairspray cure for a week before you use it, it will be on there like a rock. The trick is to let the stuff cure completely before using it. I've done that trick a hundred times with motorcycle grips. As long as I let them sit, that stuff cures very well and really holds.
I do notice a bit more authority in the 124 gr loaded to provide about 1200 fps as compared to 115 gr loaded to about 1100 fps. Slight maybe but perceivable after a few mags. No pain but a little, light gun provides little to comfort the hand. You'll develop a comfortable grip through use.
mailman390
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Watch this video. Mr Spaulding is one of the premier instructors in the country and does a very good job showing and explaining proper grip.
Watch the one on trigger control too.
Link to this video: http://www.ruger.com/resources/videos.html?vidID=019002
Watch the one on trigger control too.
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ChiefBoatsret
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To say no gun should hurt your hand has not fired 100 rounds in a Kel-Tec PF-9. That pistol was not fun to shoot no matter how I held it, I did not enjoy going to the range with it. I bought it to hold me until I could get the Shield 9 (about 18 months). I love my Shield, I have around 500 rounds through it since the 1st of March, without any discomfort to my hand. I can only compare the two but it was like night and day as far as comfortable shooting. The PF-9 went up for sale the day I bought my Shield, it went boom every time but it was always a hard on the hand boom.
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Brilliant i.formation obtained from those videos, thanks.
I'm also looking into an instructor. Probably from Governs Mansion Gun Club in Hirum, GA. Something like $90 for an hour. Another place, Georgia Firing Lane charge $95, but they offer the recommended NRA training starter pack.
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Unless this is your first semi auto or sub compact pistol I never heard of a 9mm hurting a shooters hand before. My first "real" pistol was a model 686 6" barell back in 1993 and this past December '14 I purchased my Shield 9mm. This was my first 9mm pistol and it took a awhile to get "used" to the striker fired trigger, it was waay different than my heavy double action trigger on my revolvers that I was accustomed to. But after a few days at the range the Shield turned into a shooters dream...
I would suggest perhaps adding a Pachmayr slip on rubber grip, I added one to mine & I love it.. It will give you a better grip on the pistol and absorb some of the recoil. In addition I would suggest using 115 gr. Winchester white box or 115 gr. Remington UMC as the 124 gr. loads are a bit more snappy until you build up some hand strength or "get used to it" as some would say... The Shield is a great pistol, keep on shootin it! good luck!
Pic shown is my Shield 9 with the Pachmayr slip on grip. I suggest wipping down the pistol with some rubbing alcohol & also the inside of the rubber grip and carefully stretch it on. Once on, it wont slip around and it stays put...
I would suggest perhaps adding a Pachmayr slip on rubber grip, I added one to mine & I love it.. It will give you a better grip on the pistol and absorb some of the recoil. In addition I would suggest using 115 gr. Winchester white box or 115 gr. Remington UMC as the 124 gr. loads are a bit more snappy until you build up some hand strength or "get used to it" as some would say... The Shield is a great pistol, keep on shootin it! good luck!
Pic shown is my Shield 9 with the Pachmayr slip on grip. I suggest wipping down the pistol with some rubbing alcohol & also the inside of the rubber grip and carefully stretch it on. Once on, it wont slip around and it stays put...
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CaptRon956, thanks for the info, Sir.
I've been using my Shield for a while now (although I should use it more), and I'm used to it now. I have a 'grip', too, that seems to fit rather well.
Now, I think I'm looking to get another Glock 19, 4th Gen, just as a addition...
I've been using my Shield for a while now (although I should use it more), and I'm used to it now. I have a 'grip', too, that seems to fit rather well.
Now, I think I'm looking to get another Glock 19, 4th Gen, just as a addition...
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The Shield is very soft shooting due to very stout double recoil spring. Despite that, high quality standard pressure is now available these days. No need to beat yourself or your gun up with the +P stuff. [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8gm7ZTkDxc[/ame]
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Well, here we are 2018, and just yesterday I went back to a Shield. In particular. 2.0. During my class yesterday, I shot around 60-70 rounds and it felt GOOD.
Then again, I have learned a lot in the past few months on stances, handling a weapon, etcetera.
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Then again, I have learned a lot in the past few months on stances, handling a weapon, etcetera.
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VaTom
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Also have the Pachmyer grip glove on my shield 9. Transitioned from a Glock 23 that I carried when working to a Shield in retirement. The grip glove works for me.
