Recent content by cb619

I have heard that many 147gr JHP have issues with gaining enough velocity out of a short 3" barrels (3.1" in the Shields case) to make full use of the hollow point rendering somewhat less effective than the 115 and 124's. I think that's why many people opt to use the 124's in the shield, it...

The op has a 9mm not a 40. For practice I would use what ever is cheap, usually off brand full metal jackets (FMJ) For carry I personally carry Federal Hydra-Shok 124gr Jacketed Hollow Points (JHP) in my Shield. I have never had a malfunction with any ammo I've put through it. Other Brands...

Just my opinion but.. These companies have a lot more expensive lawyers than the average person can afford. Now I bet in court S&W will provide lab results of the gun matching manufacture specs as well as Federal doing the same. They will probably prove that a 3rd influence of some sort such as...

I've only ever had one time where I sent a gun back to S&W (not my Shield). I had a beyond exceptional experience. More often than not people find then when guns have to be sent back to the factory, they make up for your trouble. I had an issue where my M&P 15-22 broke an extractor. About 2...

I've never had too many complaints on my shield's trigger. It does get a little smoother after some 500 rounds or so. Imo, I've never been fond of the idea of modding the internals of a carry gun too much as even trigger mods will be looked into in court if one was ever to use a handgun in self...

The Shield is not a true single stack, they are offset ever so slightly but not near that of a double stack.

I almost positive I have met this person in the picture, being I've seen the picture off his cell phone as well as the scar. What I can tell you is that the gun played no part in this. This is what gives gun owners a bad reputation, especially being this particular person was enlisted in the US...

I bought the Comp-tac Infidel and love it. very nicely made, good retention adjustment and mounting options. Haven't had the desire to even look at other holsters. Inside Waistband Holsters - products new home - The Infidel Holster