Recent content by dwhite

I own one and actually like it quite a bit. I know it does dim down; but I honestly can't remember how long it takes. You can't override this setting. As I understand it, the issue isn't so much the battery; but instead it's heat build-up. Lot's of very tiny electronics crammed into a very...

Yes I am. But if both mags are already loaded this is not quite so handy a solution. The real solution might be for me to buy more mags!!! :D

My understanding is that, unlike the 1.0 and 2.0, the Shield Plus mags are now made by Mec-Gar instead of S&W. Mec-Gar makes fantastic magazines (I own many for other guns). I have every confidence they'll be at least as good (if not better) than the earlier S&W mags. Most Mec-Gar mags these...

Just a warning, see my post at http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/646069-cant-field-strip-shield-9mm.html?posted=1#post141102707 I'm trying to return my guide rod now.

Doing it without the sear release lever is pretty similar to how most other striker fired guns are field stripped: Confirm the gun is unloaded, magazine removed, and no ammo in the area Lock the slide back with the slide lock Rotate the disassembly lever down Release the slide and gently let it...

Good question. Due to some health issues, I'm starting to experience some weakness. I can still rack a slide; but it's difficult (but not impossible) on the little Shield to hold back the slide while engaging the slide lock. The aftermarket guide rod uses a single spring and is slightly easier...

FYI It's not required to lower the sear release lever to field strip the M&Ps; but doing so will eliminate the need to pull the trigger to complete disassembly. I'm "old school" and don't mind pulling the trigger to field strip. But just to be sure, I also tried lowering the sear release lever...

I bought a Shield 9mm a couple of months ago. It's been super reliable and problem free since I got it. Last week I purchased and installed a stainless steel guide rod from SSGuideRods.com. This may be completely unrelated to that purchase and I'm not questioning the reliability or suitability...

Wow! Lot's of great ideas. I'm going to look into a bunch of these. With the current ammo shortage and my workload, range time is more limited than it used to be. Thanks -- I'll update this thread as appropriate and let you know what I found.

Thanks for the great feedback Fastbolt. Very thorough! Yes, the slide goes completely into battery but the chamber is empty. Prior to today's range session, I just finished thoroughly cleaning the magazines and followers inside and out (but made sure they're dry). The magazine is locked in...

I generally enjoy my Shield 45. It's incredibly accurate, modest recoil for its size, and fun to shoot. But I've started having failures to feed. Specifically failures to strip a round from the magazine. It doesn't jam nor does the slide lock back -- it simply leaves the chamber empty. I've...

Timing is everything. I just bought a Shield 9mm 2.0 (to compliment my 45) about 2 weeks ago. I haven't had enough range time to put the new Shield into the rotation; and they introduce this one. Oh well. I'm very pleased with my (now obsolete) 2.0 9mm and won't be upgrading it anytime soon. I...

You mean like the abomination that is the S&W M&P Bodyguard 38? No thank you. (Sorry -- nothing personal meant; but the BG 38 was loaded with problems). On a more positive and fairer note - perhaps S&W have learned a lot from the BG 38 and will strike a home run with a 2.0 version.

The last two digits of mine were not engraved/stamped deeply enough and are almost impossible to read. I'm not too concerned though.

Take a look at this article on Apex's website (it's about the flat trigger; but it also applies to the standard Apex trigger). The Apex trigger and sear will give you a better feeling trigger pull. You can adjust the weight of the trigger pull by using a mixture of S&W and Apex springs as shown...