I have a holster made for the Shield with lasermax and a holster for the Shield without. But I usually just keep the lasermax on the Shield all the time. Just don't feel like taking it off and putting it on all the time. It's pretty fast to activate the laser if you do need to use it in a self...
I was like you too. I really wanted a Shield in 9MM cause I thought the .40 would be to snappy for me. Ended up getting the Shield in .40. I love it. It's not as snappy as you might think. It's real manageable and I'm only 5'6 and 140 lbs.
Just got my Shield .40 back from repair they said they replaced the Mag Catch. The mag seems to be snapping in with a more noticeable snap to it. Plus the mag seems to be more firmly seated now. Have to go to the range this weekend to test it out.
Stick with the 9mm. The .40 is having a lot of issues with the magazine falling out. Mine is back at S&W right now cause of that. Along with many other .40 owners
I just got my M&P .40 Shield last week and I am having the same mag drop issue as well intermittently with both the 6 and 7 round mags. Called S&W today and they are sending me a shipping label to send it back. My serial number is DXX0. This seems to be a huge issue with the .40 Shield they...