New Shield Plus.

[markmiela]

Picked it up yesterday, haven’t shot it yet and still need to do the initial cleaning. Have the Shield 1.0 that is my summer carry gun but once I get a few rounds through the Plus it will be my main carry.

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[Bumpus13]

After a couple of “refining” range trips, mine has replaced my 1.0 Shield9 as a carry option.

It eats everything I’ve put through it. (including 4 different brands of HP)

I did have to drift the front sight left a bit. My initial shots were a decent group, but POI wasn’t centered on target. Turns out on closer inspection, the front sight wasn’t in the center of the dovetail.

Brass punch wrapped in tape & a few whacks with the ol’ mallet later, and voila! We’re in business.

 

[jurek]

Congrats !

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

You're going to love it! I know I do. I've always been a Shield fan: 1.0, 2.0, and now a S+.

 

[markmiela]

I’m sure I will, my shield 1.0 has 2500+ rounds through it so I am sure this one will be the same in terms of S&W reliability.

Love the fact it fits in the same holster as the 1.0.


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[Goldstar225]

I'm trying to resist. I've been very satisfied with my Shield 2.0 as my EDC since I bought it. Made the mistake the other day of handling a Shield Plus. The slightly larger grip felt so nice to me + the three additional rounds are making me play the "want vs. need" game.

 

[lkabug]

I have a bit over 500 rounds of range ammunition through mine without any problems. Not ready to EDC until I put a reasonable amount of self-defense ammo down range. I expect it will do just as well however.

 

[ShieldDriver]

Congrats and welcome to the club!

 

[David1950]

Had a Shield one also, 2000 rounds and ultra reliable. Just got the Shield Plus, only a bit over a hundred rounds so far but no issues. Was a bit curious about the magazines reliability but so far so good.

 

[akoda]

I'm trying to resist. I've been very satisfied with my Shield 2.0 as my EDC since I bought it. Made the mistake the other day of handling a Shield Plus. The slightly larger grip felt so nice to me + the three additional rounds are making me play the "want vs. need" game.

Exactly where I am, I like the PC with the red dot, may have to pick one up soon

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[akoda]

Would there be an issue with a reddot on a ported slide/barrel pistol? Would the black damage the optic front sight?

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[xfarfuldog]

I gave my Shield 1 to my sister. I have been carrying my 2.0 for a year. It replaced my Glock 19 because it pulled my pants down. I picked up the Shield plus today. Have to throw some rounds downrange before carry. Now begins the search for magazines.

 

[1beerwagon]

I just bought a new full size 2.0 the front sight definitely not centered. It needs to go to left to!

 

[markmiela]

Finally, shot the plus today, had it since July. Fifty ball and twenty five hollow points. Not a single malfunction in the gun or the mags.


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[jjmIII_Ruger]

Good to hear. And finally magazines are available. Or were...

 

[ihazsmiths]

Hello all, traded in my 2.0 for one of these today. It came from the gun shop just loaded w/ oil and I was surprised but nothing some Ballistol couldn't clean right up. I racked it a few times and it's stiff, the magazine fit is tight but doesn't seem out of the ordinary for a brand new Shield. No damaged parts ect so it just needs a break-in. I am just leaving the topped off mags to the side for a few days hoping the springs soften. I like the new finish and milder stippling on the grips. The 2.0 felt like sandpaper and I mostly wore gloves at the range. Glad I won't need to w/ this.

 

[markmiela]

I did not top off the mags. Put the thirteen round mag with the slide locked back and sling shot it forward. I am ok with 12+1 for now and I have two extra mags loaded with thirteen rounds. Perhaps as time goes by and things loosen up and break in I might top of the mag after chambering a round. But for now it seems to work fine with thirteen rounds.


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[touchoneoff]

Finally, shot the plus today, had it since July. Fifty ball and twenty five hollow points. Not a single malfunction in the gun or the mags.


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Sounds great! How were you able to group your shots? Accuracy was there I presume?

 

[markmiela]

Sounds great! How were you able to group your shots? Accuracy was there I presume?

The gun is more accurate them I am.


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