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Disabled1 thanks but I am well aware that S&W has included the Shield with its handguns that can be dried fire. I would not have dry fired my Shield had S&W included it within its list of handguns that should not be dry fired. I concur with Rastoff that my dry firing may not necessarily be the...

Went to the range today and my 9mm Shield wouldn't fire. It turned out the firing pin had broken since my last trip to the range. My estimate is that I've shot at least 3k or maybe 4k rounds. Additionally, I frequently dry fire at home. Although my range gave me and installed a new firing...

Jefe, Like others above, and YMMV, I would not recommend the Shield for a first time shooter. It has a short sight ratio and most beginners need to work on trigger control and pressing the trigger without moving the rest of your hands. I would suggest taking some lessons with a good...

Gostovp, You're a good shot. I don't have a Glock 19, but I've shot it and it certainly shoots much better for me than my 9mm Shield. Although YMMV, I wouldn't recommend the Shield to a beginner. I finally got to the point where the Shield is accurate up to 15 yards. The Shield still does...

This case only applies to California where their gun owners had legally previously owned magazines that held an excess of ten rounds. Currently there are several states that have enacted laws restricting legal handgun owners to possess only those magazines containing no more than ten rounds.

Shield 9mm with a 7 and two 8 round magazines and the original box. Price = $275.00 I purchased it when there were no discounts for $449.00 Unfortunately I am not permitted to sell this handgun to an out of state purchaser. Under NYC law the buyer may ONLY be: (1) Licensed NYS firearms...

mg4rt, les.b and the others provided you with excellent guidelines for your trip - especially New Jersey where a Pennsylvania correctional officer was arrested for illegally carrying a handgun. Eventually, the prosecutor declined to prosecute the case. I wonder who was the "New Jersey...

Welcome to the forum Cmbconcretefire, I believe you have received some worthy comments concerning holsters to your post. I took up pistol shooting late in life. It may be different for you, but for me as a green hand learning to shoot with the Shield was difficult. Even now when shooting...

KateB76, Don't worry about waiting so long to learn to shot. I didn't even pick up a handgun until shortly before I retired. I carry Federal 9mm 147g Jacketed Hollow Point in my Shield and have Hornady Critical Defense 110g for my 38 snub nose. Why don't you find out what ammunition your...

If you can stay with Griswold or get a Griswold. I have a well season Lodge Cast Iron 10" skillet. It is heavy with the customary very short handle. I moved on from cast iron pans. Last year I switched to Australian Solidteknics' one piece pure iron AUSfonte cast iron 24cm Sauteuse pan. This...

I agree with Model520Fan, Bill and Old Cop - it's the stocks! Move on to Pachmayr or Hogue. One day I shot beyond my usual 50-100 rounds - shot about 200 rounds with my J Frame (a model 637 with some beautiful textured wood stocks). I finished up with a bleeding hand. Replaced those stocks...

I agree with the others who recommended renting and shooting as many revolvers as you can prior to making any purchase. However, I believe the first order of business is to find a "good instructor" who will probably have several revolvers and pistols for you to shoot with. It is a personal...

You may want to try a Smith and Wesson K frame revolver. Many of the K frame revolvers are no longer in production, however, you can purchase them used. One of my instructors has a S&W Model 64 with a 2.5 inch barrel. It has really nice smooth trigger and I enjoyed shooting it. In fact I...

Use what works for you. Two of my prior kydex magazines both recently snapped. I just purchased a non-covered JM Custom Kydex, Mag Pouch Version2. So, far it it has been working very well for me. I carry concealed and the Shield is on my right side about at 3:30-4 o'clock and the mag pouch...