Shield .45

Smitty357 said:
....To me this is another, boost the sales of the shield (again). Just as they did with the NS version of the original shield and then the PC version of the shield. S&W is out of ideas (for the moment). So they are going back and trying to make what consumers wanted years ago.
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You say this as if its a bad thing.

Evolution/enhancement of a product line is a normal and positive occurrence. It can help increase the manufacturer's bottom line and overall market health.

Would you prefer S&W did not implement marketing tactics that are known to deliver positive results?

I'm very glad to see the new Shield 45. I may or may not buy one. My personal dream Shield would be this new frame combined with a 3.75" barrel all done up in a 10+1 9mm package.

But S&W ain't in the business of building my dream gun, they do what their market researchers advise for the highest and fastest return on investment. And I'd wager this new Shield will be another home run for the company.

Who am I kiddin'?... I'll probably buy one :D
 
Smitty357 said:
Shield .45 comes many years too late. Had they released this back when thhis topic was started, years ago. They would have had a much greater profit off of it. To me this is another, boost the sales of the shield (again). Just as they did with the NS version of the original shield and then the PC version of the shield. S&W is out of ideas (for the moment). So they are going back and trying to make what consumers wanted years ago.
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Manufacturing is a very simple game.
Make all the product(s) you can sell.
When you introduce a new product and demand suddenly exceeds your capacity to supply, you do not look for options or variations you could start offering.
Make 'em, ship 'em!
When you find yourself perpetually backordered for a long time and you are running at full capacity, you focus only on production of what is on order. The only exceptions are problems with the process or the product that HAVE to be addressed.
The rest has to wait.

It ain't rocket science. ;)
 
Smitty357 said:
Shield .45 comes many years too late. Had they released this back when thhis topic was started, years ago. They would have had a much greater profit off of it. To me this is another, boost the sales of the shield (again). Just as they did with the NS version of the original shield and then the PC version of the shield. S&W is out of ideas (for the moment). So they are going back and trying to make what consumers wanted years ago.
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Yeah, they boosted sales right past 1,000,000 and headed for 2,000,000. LOL
 
Holmes375 said:
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But S&W ain't in the business of building my dream gun, they do what their market researchers advise for the highest and fastest return on investment. ....
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Ding ding ding, winnah winnah chicken dinnah.

Any company is in business to make money, no money no business.

I heard this on Shark Tank. :D


Oh, the much vaunted XDs45 had more issues than Superman and Spiderman combined. :D:D:D:D:D:D
 
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Love them or hate them...look at Glocks, specifically the Glock 17. Between the Gen 1 and the Gen 4, there really aren't any drastic changes. Most changes were cosmetic, and some internal parts were slightly upgraded. For the most part, the Glock 17 is very much so the same now as it was in 1980s. Here is an article that explains each Glock Generation.

My point is, Glock has been selling the same pistols successfully for decades now. I did some "google-ing" and the most recent number I could find was 9,000,000 Glock pistols produced between 1980 and 2013.

These firearm manufactures know what they're doing....except for Colt, but that's for another thread. As mentioned in previous posts, if there is high enough demand then keep selling them. There is nothing wrong with upgrading pistols over time, as long as you can sell them. As with most businesses the bottom line is profit.
 
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I'm pretty excited about this one! Still need to see it in person though. Definitely going to hold off on getting one until I see some reviews and what the QC is like.

Also, I'm assuming the grip pattern will be on all Gen 2 M&P's? Pretty sweet IMO!
 
ladder13 said:
Oh, the much vaunted XDs45 had more issues than Superman and Spiderman combined. :D:D:D:D:D:D
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My XDS45 is an amazing firearm, accurate, reliable as any gun made, never had a failure, recoil amazingly controllable for a small gun, good ergos, and carries GREAT.

That being said, can't wait for the Shield 45 I have on order, hopefully its equal to the XDS45 or better....not easy to do.
 
Maxshield said:
My XDS45 is an amazing firearm, accurate, reliable as any gun made, never had a failure, recoil amazingly controllable for a small gun, good ergos, and carries GREAT.

That being said, can't wait for the Shield 45 I have on order, hopefully its equal to the XDS45 or better....not easy to do.
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My XDs 45 - sent back for the recall. Waited 6 weeks for it to return. Went to the range to celebrate when it returned. The trigger promptly broke and I had to send it back for another 2 week run. I decided at that point to sell it and let someone else enjoy it.

I've missed having a .45 ACP in that size. Looking forward to finding a Shield .45 ACP when available and at a decent price. But I can wait. I'm in no hurry at this point. Actually, I'll need to start saving as I don't have money for it right now anyway. LOL
 
It's not too late for me. I've owned 2 FS9s, 2 Shield 9s and a 9c and none of them have been as accurate as my FS45. I finally gave up on the XDS45 with the horrible trigger and large block grip texture. I currently have a G43 which is fine, but I bought it thinking nobody would come out with another small 45 like this. If I buy it the G43 will become a pocket carry piece.
 
Looked at the Shield 45 at the NRA Convention.

Bought one son the 9mm Shield + another son a AR (previously).

3Rd son will be getting the Shield 45 - I am supposed to be first in line at my local gun shop for delivery - he is guessing 3-4weeks.
 
My closest LGS is getting them in, but will be charging the full MSRP of $479. :rolleyes: Looks like I'll check it out there and then buy it online.
 
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