Recent content by keithdog

I carry an LCPII occasionally and my son carries the Glock 42. I've used and fired both and like both. The LCPII is what I pocket carry and it has been 100% reliable at the range. Same for the 42. You can't go wrong with either one. Just pick what feels best in your hand. Some folks feel the...

I'm beginning to think buying a S&W is like buying a Ford, lol.

My Shield was very hard to rack when I first purchased it as well, but is manageable now. It shouldn't be that way. I have been messing around with a new Walther PPS-M2 and the slide is easy to rack and smooth as butter. If they can do it, then so can S&W.

I carried a S&W Tactical model 3913 I believe in .40 for a few years and then sold it and got a 9MM Shield. I'd never go back to a .40. The 9MM is just so much nicer to shoot and carry. Reasonable price on ammo as well. I know some guys prefer a .40, but not I. Shooting the .40 was a much...

Glad to hear you like your 2.0. I haven't had a chance to check one out yet. How is the slide? Is it as stiff as the Shield is to rack?

I read and concur with everything you said. The same cons you describe exist with my Shield as well, and many of the issues still exist with my Shield after a few years of owning it. It is a good gun for sure and I have enjoyed owning it for the most part. It's my every day carry piece. Take...

Ammo Quest 9mm: Federal HST 124+P ammo test P9HST3 in ballistic gel - YouTube You will find this very interesting. It's the choice I am switching to.

You mentioned S&W coming out with a Shield M2.0. That's the first I've heard of this. Can you tell me anything about the new Shield coming out?

The XTP does look like a good choice. I've watched dozens of videos over the past three days. Home recovering from knee surgery so I have time to kill, lol. The main issue I see with the FMJ involved over penetration. I've seen many videos where the FMJ bullets exit the back of the jell blocks...

The gun I am looking at is the Ruger LCP2. It easily disappears into any pocket, is very light weight and concealable. Perfect for when I am wanting to wear shorts and a tucked in shirt. Or for having a small back up. Being only 5'5" tall and medium build, it works well for me as far as being...

I've been carrying the 9mm Shield for a few years now and love it. There are times though when I wish I had a true pocket gun to carry. In my case, I am looking at 380ACP pistols. At the same time, I am looking closely at the various ammo options and performance of various 380ACP loads. I have...

I do believe they do make them for the Shield, and I was looking for them as well as other slip on brands. However, I decided after much reading about grips for the Shield, to purchase the Talons for my Shield. Boy am I glad I did. As the others have mentioned, the feel is incredible! And they...

Have you handled the 9MM Shield?

I'm looking foreward to reading your range report. I know I love mine, AND my Uplula!

Looks like it would be fun to shoot. I wouldn't mind having one just for fun.