Question for shield owners

[jerrydm60]

45 shield

Held the shield 45 at LGS could not believe how it fit my hand! Had the xds 45 sent it back for recall turned the the trigger to garbage. felt like a 13lb pull, got rid of that now carrying the G-30 like the trigger on the Glock. Soon as I held the shield knew I had to have it so it came home with me. Have about 1300 rds thru it most of my reloads not 1 problem so far, will start carrying it soon as I get a holster for it! luv it soo far.

 

[Luked]

had a XDs 45 and liked it and for a 45 in a small package it was very manageable with recoil. would actually like another. or maybe a Shield in 45. I looked at some of the smaller Sigs as well and settled on the Shield I have in 9mm. its small light and easy to hide and shoots well

 

[RobzGuns]

I compared the Shield against the XD-S and the LC9. Being an XD fan (and hating the factory triggers of the M&P FS or M&Pc), I expected to go home with an XD-S.
Shooting the 3 side-by-side, I preferred the Shield over the other two. The factory trigger of the LC9s is a little nicer than that of the Shield, but the perceived recoil (in MY hands) was smoother with the Shield than either the XD-S, or LC9 (lower bore axis?).

Before making your purchase, try to actually shoot each that you're considering and go with the one that performs better for YOU.

 

[jasonfoster48]

Shield 45. Because... Shield 45. And size. And grip texture. And shield 45.

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[Joe7]

Shield 9 here.
Price, reputation, slim... my main reasons.

Like most though I have become more of a gun nut and would like others. I've got a p238 which I like because it is smaller than the Shield.
The Shield 45 just became available in MA and of course I'd like to try one out. I held a 9c and it was wonderful... wouldn't mind one of those. The list goes on. LOL
One of my friends has a H&K VP9 and that shoots great for me. Another one just went through his carry class and is settling on the H&K p30sk.
Best option as someone stated already, find a range to rent them and try as many as possible.

 

[Mark IV]

Having owned both the XDS9 and a Shield (which I still have), I much prefer the Shield. As pointed out, it's lighter, less bulky, and cheaper, and I personally shot that thing like ****. The pistol was 100% reliable, but I had a really tough time shooting it accurately (offhand).
I generally like to pocket carry, and the XDS was square and clunky, and just wasn't a smooth pistol, externally (compared to the Shield).
Also, I believe the mags are easier to find deals on, and the Shields seem to have better resale-trade potential ( I always like to factor both of those in, when possible). From what I see on the classifed sites, Shields are very in demand, and get more attention and move faster than Springfields.

edit: I'm hearing great reports on the Shield 45, and I surely wouldn't kick one out of bed. But for me personally, I don't want a 45 pistol with anything less than a 4" barrel. I think a quality 9mm SD round has better performance out of a real short barrel (both ballistically and in cycling).

 

[Ranger17]

Do they make a full size mag with extended grip for M&Pc and if so where would you get one?

Yep as noted ebay is an option for the xgrip; at the time i got mine from Greg Cote llc where i picked up an extra full size mag to go with it. I would assume the xgrip is available at other sites as well. Mine worked just fine, only wrapped a little elec tape around the mag (underneath the adapter) to prevent it from sliding. Wasnt a big issue though

 

[berudd]

I considered the 9c but didn't want to extra width for CC. I didn't look at a Springfield because, at the time, I was leery of the grip safety. I no longer am so maybe I'd give it a consideration for future purchases. I'd like to say that I did all this research and gave it all this due consideration but basically I liked the look and feel of it and trust the Smith & Wesson name. It was available and the price was right so I went for it.

 

[Valueman]

I tried all the single stack 9s. For me, it came down to the Shield and the Glock 43. My other EDC is a G19, so I thought I would prefer the Glock, but in the end the Shield had better ergos and, for me, it was just a better shooter. It was also just more fun to shoot. Not as snappy, for me, as the G43.

I also looked hard at the Glock 42, but in the end decided to go with a 9mm because I have so many and I don't have a .380. Just easier to have consistent ammo.

 

[Rnemhrd]

I have the Shield 9. I was looking at that. the Glock 43 and the Ruger lc9s. e Glock wasn't worth the extra money. The Ruger was about the same price. The Shield just seemed the best for me. Mine has a great trigger and isn't ammo sensitive at all. No regrets.

 

[Rett Skutt]

Hi,

If I may add my two cents. As the old saying goes, "Opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one, and they all stink".

Anyway, I EDC'd a Canik 55 TP9 for well over a year. I wanted something lighter, slimmer, good feel in my hand, I could shoot well, and cost between $350 to $400. A side benefit of the Shield is the outstanding array of after market kits and accessories. The Shield fit the bill in every category.

I shot a Glock 43 (Son-in-laws), Ruger LC9s, Shield and Kahr CW9. Played with an XDS at a gun shop. I liked the Ruger trigger the best. But was told about the APEX trigger kits, and did some research.

I purchased the Shield for $340. I used the money from the Canik to pay for the Apex Duty/Carry Kit and Action Enhancement Trigger (100-051). I used the stock trigger spring. Trigger pull is 4lbs and the gun shoots well for me. I also added XS Big dots sights.

The Shield for me, is easy to carry and use as a point and shoot gun. I also like the easy take down and cleaning of the Shield. I guess I am now an S&W supporter. So much so I purchased an M&P Pro 9mm for open carry. I love both of these guns. My Ruger 45s just sits in the gun case now. Oh well...

As for my son-in-law and his Glock love affair. He shot the Shield and did say in has some nice merits. I think buying and using guns is like buying and using trucks. Everybody has his or her favorite. Whether it's a Ford or Chevy or Dodge. The important part is that you like what you buy and most important with regard to a gun, is that you can shoot it well.

I hope all of this helped,

 

[Targets Guy]

Obviously a big S&W fan. Reading reviews headed me towards the Shield 9mm and the price put me over the fence. Haven't looked back since I bought mine almost 600 rounds ago.

I will admit that until I bought a mag loader I was not thrilled with the Shield. After I bought it I had the perfect semi IMHO.

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[030201_S&W]

setting the base of the mag down on a smooth hard surface makes hand loading much easier and letting new mag loads sit for some weeks helps smoke in the springs. But I too use the loader when seriously shooting those pesky pepsi bottles by the box full..We use a lot of Pepsi 2 liters at my house. Lol

 

[bluelund79]

I looked at the g43, lc9s, and xds9. I couldn't justify the the additional money on the glock, and its ergonomics didn't appeal to me. The lc9s didn't wow me, guess having the lc9 previously left that impression. The xds didn't fit my hand like I was hoping it did. That left the Shield. Even after a year, I still shoot it well, but find myself reaching for a wheel gun or 1911. It'll be a matter of time before it, and the other 2 remaining plastic guns go away for another Smith wheelgun and a 1911, maybe even a Smith in that one, if I can get past the external extractor.

 

[FLS&W]

For me, it was a close call between the Shield and the Walther PPS M2. The Walther trigger felt a bit better and the grip was very nice. The Walther was a few ounces heavier and had less aftermarket support. Plus it was a little more expensive. That combined with the Shields rep for reliability and lower weight won out.

I chose both but have since sold the Shield 9 when I bought the Shield 45. I still have the PPS M2 as my single stack 9mm. I was able to shoot the Glock 43, XDs, Shield, and PPS at my LGS range. Didn't care for the 43 at all and the reason for not getting the XDs was because of the grip safety.

 

[Daagak]

I considered the Sig P938/P238 but went with the Shield because my whole hand fitted better in the grip. Also thought about the XD but there was only the XDM avaliable and it was hella expensive, so for the size and price also went with the shield.

Gotta say, i dont regret my choice at all! Maybe I regret not having considered the P320, dont know why I didnt, but still the Shiled is awesome, cant go wrong with that one

 

[kmanick]

P320 is quite a bit larger than a shield, or a 9C for that matter.

I considered the Sig P938/P238 but went with the Shield because my whole hand fitted better in the grip. Also thought about the XD but there was only the XDM avaliable and it was hella expensive, so for the size and price also went with the shield.

Gotta say, i dont regret my choice at all! Maybe I regret not having considered the P320, dont know why I didnt, but still the Shiled is awesome, cant go wrong with that one

 

[kmanick]

I've got that pachmyr sleeve on my shield as well, it's made a huge difference with my accuracy

Obviously a big S&W fan. Reading reviews headed me towards the Shield 9mm and the price put me over the fence. Haven't looked back since I bought mine almost 600 rounds ago.

I will admit that until I bought a mag loader I was not thrilled with the Shield. After I bought it I had the perfect semi IMHO.

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[Daagak]

P320 is quite a bit larger than a shield, or a 9C for that matter.

Thats what I thought when I saw it, but I just glanced at it when it was sitting behind the counter, but doesnt it come in 4 sizes?

 

[Daagak]

Obviously a big S&W fan. Reading reviews headed me towards the Shield 9mm and the price put me over the fence. Haven't looked back since I bought mine almost 600 rounds ago.

I will admit that until I bought a mag loader I was not thrilled with the Shield. After I bought it I had the perfect semi IMHO.

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I saw your review on amazon on that Fixxer grip haha that inspired me to order one, just did!

PD: At the risk of going off topic here, saw one review saying it didn't come in the same color as the gun, is that true?