Recent content by Deadbug

For maximum concealment, I always carry my Shield with the 7-round mag (with NDZ finger extension NDZ Black Magazine Plate Finger Extension for Smith & Wesson Shield 9MM .40 (*LZ)) PLUS one in the chamber. I am not a big guy and in the summer with shorts and a polo or tee, the smaller mag does...

Agreed. There definitely is a reset on the stock shield trigger. Use mine nearly all the time.

If cost is the real reason--If you look for it, (Wiki Arms, other similar ammo-search engines) there are many good bulk-ammo deals out there where you can get high-quality brass for the "$10 per box" mark. 1,000 rd case of Sellier & Bellot, Blazer Brass, or Speer Lawman target ammo for around...

Congratulations on your new Shield! I have to agree with what others have already said: I love my Shield--in over 5,800 rounds it has proven to be for me, the most reliable, accurate and fun to shoot 9mm pistol in its class.

Welcome to the forum from Texas! From another happy 9mm Shield owner here--nearing 6,000 rounds through it. As you found out, great folks here that are ready to lend a helping hand with your questions.

No issues here either: over 5,000 rounds on the original RSA without a hiccup. I swapped it out a couple of months ago with a new factory RSA (group-ordered last year with Robzguns--thanks Rob) I keep the original (still looks good-as-new) as a spare now in my range bag. I do notice that the...

Well, the OP's question has been put to bed, but I just had to add another data point that underlines that this is nothing to be concerned about: My Shield had similar machining manufacturing flaws (dents) I discovered on my pre-purchase inspection on the feed ramp--including one that was quite...

Cheap bottle of gold metallic nail polish from Walmart. Under $3 if I Remember correctly. A little grin from the cashier here in TX, so I said it was for my grandaughter :D Looks great, subtle, and has lasted a year so far.

🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺 What Radco said. I have close to 6,000 rounds through my 9mm Shield (NTS) and love that little pistol. I've had a fair amount of experience with Sigs, Glocks, CZs...all great firearms--but I was quite surprised that my Shield turned out to be my favorite by far. Now, if it could just...

I think you've got it nailed: 5-10 yards...again, very nice shooting. I agree, my Shield is my EDC and conventional wisdom says a personal defensive situation is in that range, but just in case I'm confronted with proactively engaging an active shooter/terrorist at a further distance, I always...

Very nice!!! Just to make us all feel better (or maybe not) I have to ask: What was your distance to that target while shooting?

+1 with what Elliot45 said... I really believe that the Truglo TFX Pro day/night sights are what you are looking for. The front and rear fiber optic sights light up during the day, and at night, the tritium-filled sealed tubes light up great at night. Many good recommendations in the...

Hadn't heard of them before, but compared to the newly redesigned Talon grips for the Shield, the BooDads look like they will have a seam that meets on the backstrap area. In my experience this isn't good for long-term durability in hot/sweaty range conditions. That back seam on my old-design...

Agree 1000%. Welcome to the forum from Texas!! All well-meaning good people here with a tons of experience (and some not so much) ready to help.

Now that's even funnier than the OP--which cracked me up :D:D Good one!