I have a Sig P938 and am very pleased with it as my daily CCW. I know it is substantially more expense then the shield but the comfort (in a Remora IWB) in the hot summer months in the south is second to none. It is very accurate up to 15yds and very reliable. I just had to drop that into the discussion, I know it may be off point for some. My winter carry btw is an M&P40c (also in a Remora) and I absolutely love it!
Shield 9mm Or Others For CC
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M&Pmeister
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Cannot answer OP's question without knowing 2 things:
1. How comfortable do you want your CC IWB to be?
2. What sort of area do you frequent? High crime 'hoods, or glitzy 'burbs?
Yes, anything could happen anywhere, but even a full-size service pistol is a compromise, much less a CCW. So playing a bit of probability analysis before choosing what to carry is not a bad idea. I would say that's one big reason why a lot of us have more than one pistol on our EDC rotation.
1. How comfortable do you want your CC IWB to be?
2. What sort of area do you frequent? High crime 'hoods, or glitzy 'burbs?
Yes, anything could happen anywhere, but even a full-size service pistol is a compromise, much less a CCW. So playing a bit of probability analysis before choosing what to carry is not a bad idea. I would say that's one big reason why a lot of us have more than one pistol on our EDC rotation.
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apex mod
If you get the shield, the apex duty carry along with the aluminum trigger is a must do modification. The stock trigger on the shield is awful. I love my shield after the mods
If you get the shield, the apex duty carry along with the aluminum trigger is a must do modification. The stock trigger on the shield is awful. I love my shield after the mods
Mine works just fine stock without modification. Maybe the OP should try the Shield and then decide for himself if it is a "must do" modification or not? I'm not trying to step on your toes here, your opinion is yours and I'm sure you feel strongly about it, but it is your opinion and not his and telling the OP that he "must" do anything to a gun he hasn't had experience with is presumptuous...like telling him he "must" use a certain holster over another. Alerting the OP that he might want to evaluate the trigger pull because some people feel it could be better is a fair thing to do, but telling him if he gets the gun it "must" be done for it to be a great gun is dead wrong.
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Well, compared to stock trigger, the apex with the aluminum is better period. The stock may shoot OK but the apex makes it more accurate. I don't think anybody can disagree on that. My comment was meant to help enhance the experience. I don't think anybody who shot a shield with the apex mod would disagree
Well, compared to stock trigger, the apex with the aluminum is better period. The stock may shoot OK but the apex makes it more accurate. I don't think anybody can disagree on that. My comment was meant to help enhance the experience. I don't think anybody who shot a shield with the apex mod would disagree
Thanks again for some valid points. As far as being comfortable I would say wearing for a couple of hours per day with minimal printing if thats what you mean. I frequent neither high crime hoods nor glitzy burbs just a average town. But I do like your idea of probability analysis and its a good point for anyone who carries. I also would suggest reading books by Massad Ayoob & Gabe Suarez which to me give some sound advice & information. As far as the apex mod I think the writer just stated that his particular trigger was not to his liking and the apex seemed like a nicer improvement that he was happy with. Of course when I first fire the shield and the trigger is not to my liking I would consider a mod to improve it but if good to go out of the gate then there would be no reason to change. Just like to end by saying when Glock came out with the Gen 4 pistols there was such an uproar about brass to the face almost every forum had posts about it. I still bought one. After 800+ rounds my Gen 4 model 19 I have never had brass to the face or any other problem with it.
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I think everyone has just about kicked around all the things you asked about and you got some good advice. I would like to point out that I carry a Shield every time I leave the house, but I carry it OWB. Hanes makes a very lightweight tee in various colors that I wear tucked in and I cover it with a button type shirt, left unbuttoned and un-tucked. It is still cool enough for the hottest weather and makes all day carry pretty easy. I hardly even think about the Shield on my side.
Still only your opinion. Some will agree, some will not. Why do you think it is OK to speak for others as though your experience and preference will be the exact experience and preference of others? So it was better FOR YOU, that does not mean everyone will agree. Especially someone that is new to the Shield and needs to decide such a thing for themselves. The OP might decide the trigger is fine the way it is or he might agree with you and decide to try a trigger kit. It's great that you brought it up, but why not let the OP (and everyone else) decide what is right for him (or them)?
I can tell you definitely that not everyone agrees with you and the OP needs to form his own opinion. Any of the other guns he mentioned might feel better to him with a trigger modification as well, or, he might like them exactly the way they are.
Remember, everyone has an opinion about it, yours isn't the final word "period" as you put it.
I think all the OP or anyone else needs to know about this is that trigger modifications are available for the Shield "IF" he feels he might want or need one.
Edmo
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The Shield and G26 are great guns and I own them both.
Some differences are: No safety on the G26 and you can get the Shield with or without a safety. I think the stock trigger on the GLOCK is better than the Shield's. The G26 is thicker, but with a good IWB holster it is as easy to carry. The G26 will accept the 15, 17, and 33 round magazines. These are really small things since I own and carry both guns.
I personally think both the Shield and G26 are both too big & heavy for pocket carry.
I don't own the Ruger, but I think it has a magazine disconnect safety which is a no-go for me.
Edmo
Some differences are: No safety on the G26 and you can get the Shield with or without a safety. I think the stock trigger on the GLOCK is better than the Shield's. The G26 is thicker, but with a good IWB holster it is as easy to carry. The G26 will accept the 15, 17, and 33 round magazines. These are really small things since I own and carry both guns.
I personally think both the Shield and G26 are both too big & heavy for pocket carry.
I don't own the Ruger, but I think it has a magazine disconnect safety which is a no-go for me.
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checkmyswag
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G26 as easy to carry as the Shield? Objectively I dont see how that can be.
I do agree regarding pocket carry. No idea how people pocket carry a Shield. Also the tactical disadvantages of pocket carry to me make it a non starter. But ill digress.
The Ruger does have the mag disconnect safety but it can be removed.
I have and carry the Shield but there are many good options out there now beyond any of which we have been discussing. We are in a good time for small semi auto guns!
Ranger514
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Since someone else already mentioned the Sig P938, I may as well mention my favorite 9mm cc: Sig P290RS. Accurate and reliable. Small enough to conceal easily, with enough heft to easily control recoil. DAO trigger, and it's too heavy for a pocket pistol IMO. Comes with an 8-round mag and two 6-round mags. It has full sized Sig Nite Sights. I wear it in a OWB Galco Stinger.
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I agree completely. I never understood the people that say they could conceal a shield iwb but not a subcompact Glock. In a proper iwb holster it shouldn't be any harder to conceal either of them.
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By The Numbers
Glock 26 Shield 9
Width 1.18" 0.95"
Length 6.49" 6.10"
Height 4.17" 4.60"
Weight 21.71ozs. 19.0ozs. Weight Empty Both Guns
Mag. Cap. 10+1 7+1 & 8+1
Personally Own A Glock G19 a Shield 9 and a Kimber Pro CDP 4"
and other firearms.
My Shield 9 gets the most belt time.
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Edmo
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I guess I should have included the words "for me" to my statement.
When using a good IWB holster, the weight and width difference between the two guns is small enough really to be unnoticed by me. Often I'll accept that small weight and width increase to get the wider, hand filling grip and extra rounds in the gun. Everything is a compromise and maybe the weight and width difference is more noticeable to you.
I do own and carry a Shield, but "for me" the practical weight and width difference between a Shield and a G26 isn't really that big of a difference in the holster.
To be honest I have dressed, filled my pockets with daily carry junk, put my holster and spare mag on my belt and almost walked out of the house with an empty holster! With the great holsters and light guns today even my mid-sized GLOCK 23 or 19 carry very light and are almost unnoticed. Definitely the handguns today are not the all steel, full sized 1911s I've lugged around in the past.
On edit: Off topic and not what the OP asked, however "for me" the perfect pocket gun is an Airweight 642 J-frame... Light, snag-free draw, and 98% reliable. Weighing one pound, it doesn't pull down my shorts and there is no hammer or slide lingering above my grip to snag on anything. You just have to practice because you only have five rounds and the sights don't help much... One man's opinion.
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Shield hands down. That .23 difference in width makes the shield much more comfortable iwb without the need for extra sized pants. Plus I much prefer the grip angle on the shield. The glock is also too big for me to pocket carry. Shield is only slightly bigger than a glock 42 and has more capacity and is 9 vs 380.
Redlegvzv
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Wow. Great price.
checkmyswag
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Agreed. I remember when $450 was considered a fair price and they were topping out at $550/600
Bozz10mm
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The Shield 9mm is an excellent CCW weapon and $369 out the door is hard to beat.
