Recent content by CSB

Watch a hickok45 video or two. When he tries to hit the gong at the maximum range, which must be less than a football field, you can see the bullet in the final trajectory. They're just about arcing straight down to the ground, and only by virtue of his expert aim, hit the target before hitting...

My shield did that too in the early rounds, very infrequently, even after firing off some rounds from a magazine. I eventually cleaned the striker channel, and have fired thousands of rounds without the issue since then. I’m really sure I wasn’t riding the side or limp wristing it. Maybe it was...

I have a California compliant Shield as well. California, believe it or not, doesn't regulate trigger pull weight. It comes down to what makes you comfortable and safe. I suppose you could make it so light that they might refuse to approve it as a CCW. For me, the standard 5.5 to 7 lbs has been...

Why are so many buying FS? When I decided to purchase a gun, I knew this would be a "one and done" proposition. The Shield is affordable, very concealable, (combat) accurate, and proven reliable. I never purchased it to practice dot torture, and you won't find me sniping an active shooter with...

The site was working earlier but isn't working again. When I was on there I saw that they had completely redesigned the replacement spring. They also now sell a 2 round extender. Curious if anyone has tried the redesign. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

If you're going to print, it's most likely going to be by the handle of the gun. In that sense, the 7 round mag is superior. I do like the idea of carrying an 8 round spare magazine, considering the "cat would be out of the bag" at that point. That said, mag consistency would probably serve you...

These small guns take a lot of practice and experimenting to get them right. There are many very good threads on here that discuss grip and trigger finger placement. They helped me a lot, and I recommend you check them out. For me, I shot left until I moved the trigger to the groove of my outer...

California Penal Code section 12126: "As used in this section, a 'chamber load indicator' means a device that plainly indicates that a cartridge is in the firing chamber. A device satisfies this definition if it is readily visible, has incorporated or adjacent explanatory text or graphics, or...

"Never knew the California version had a loaded chamber indicator. In addition to limiting the magazine size and heavier trigger pull what else does CA require?" -------------------------------------- A "California compliant" handgun requires a magazine safety and a visible loaded chamber...

There is no doubt that the 40 has a greater kick. Having fired both a fair amount (and owning the 9), my personal opinion is that the 40 is challenging to take to the range and launch off 100+ rounds. The thing is, recoil is a very personal thing, and you might feel differently than I. It could...

I think they also say "codpiece carry." I would go with that. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

There are many people who happily EDC a compact pistol, and there's nothing bad about that. The Shield, like other subcompacts, rides the edge of size and weight for a combat caliber. The side profile might be similar to a compact, but the width and weight are significantly to your advantage...

If you were to be sued civilly there is no chance you'll be allowed to say anything like that, if you were to testify. To begin with, a civil standard of liability is obviously lower than a criminal standard of guilt. Just ask O.J. Moreover, civil lawyers will think up a whole lot of other...

I'd rather not offer an opinion about the merits of a ported self defense handgun, myself never having owned or even fired one. However, I recently watched a You Tube review of the PC Shield by hickok45, whose opinion I would give a lot of credence to. His review of the PC Shield is actually a...

I think what he's referring to is that in California you have two options: the "California compliant" Shield, either standard or the PC version. The non-PC CA compliant Shield does not have a factory installed night sights option. You cannot purchase a non-PC Shield that includes the factory...