Shields, how low will they go?

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So, since I'm a gotta know the truth guy, I called the store.
Those guns are brand new, though this particular store only has the 9. The guy was taken aback when I asked if they were used.
 
I imagine that they pushed a lot into the distribution channels pre-election expecting a mad rush to buy, and things are calming down for now.

I certainly won't cry over having paid more for mine. I wanted it, I got one when none were to be had, it has been rendered functional 100%, and I have no need to sell it.
 
Retail price at the local gun shop is $410 for the Shield without a safety. There are a lot of them in stock locally.

This rebate program is really going to put the hurt on our local gun dealers.
 
Do you think "they" care. Just movin' stock brother. Good deals to be had everywhere on S&W plastic guns and rifles. There are nice new ARs available now in the $400s. Hold out, when that inventory starts chewing at 'em they'll be even cheaper. Truth be known, that's all these plastic things are worth. "They" know it and the prices will be coming down more.
 
I suspect S&W is discounting the Gen 1 Shields in anticipation of the 2.0 version. Saw the same thing happen with Ruger LCP. When the LCP II came out, price for the original went south to below $200.
 
Do you think "they" care. Just movin' stock brother. Good deals to be had everywhere on S&W plastic guns and rifles. There are nice new ARs available now in the $400s. Hold out, when that inventory starts chewing at 'em they'll be even cheaper. Truth be known, that's all these plastic things are worth. "They" know it and the prices will be coming down more.

I'll take all the "plastic things" you wish to donate....pm me and I'll give you the shipping address.....

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I purchased a Shield 9mm last fall. This ^^^^^ makes me want to cry.

Hope this helps if your Sheild is reilable (more than likely it is. ) Then your golden. I look at all mine in the collection (Smiths ,Springfields, Rugers, and others) not at what they are worth or what they sell for today. Mine wont ever be sold they will be passed down.
 
I just got a .45 Shield for $369 shipped, my receiving dealer charged $15 for their end. I'm satisfied with the price. The 9 I sold to buy it originally ran me $329 + another $30 for shipping and the same receiving dealer's fee. Both no thumb safety models, I probably could've waited a bit for another drop but wanted to get a new carry gun now.
 
I suspect S&W is discounting the Gen 1 Shields in anticipation of the 2.0 version. Saw the same thing happen with Ruger LCP. When the LCP II came out, price for the original went south to below $200.

I don't think there will be too many Shield 1.0 left in stock after June 30.
Shield sales are well on the way to 2,000,000.
 
The rebate is done through S&W, how would that hurt the LGS?

Locally, with tax a Shield would be $444.85. After the rebate it would be $369.85 locally. You can order a Shield from Bud's Gun Shop for less than that. With the rebate, online FFL's will draw in those who are on the fence about buying a Shield and will kill the local market.
 
I'm waiting for them to start giving them away in Happy Meals.

That would have me eating at the golden arches...or at least buying a few happy meals anyhow.
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Reports from other forums say this promo won't begin until Apr 1st. You may wish to wait until it begins ( assuming it's not an April Fools joke). Currently, only the Nation's Finest rebate is on, and it excludes Shields.
 
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