Just thought I'd give an update.
I now have several hundred rounds through my Shield 45 along with several cleanings. I really enjoy this Shield 45. Very accurate. One of my favorites. I've had no issues with the mags or misfires. Racking is still a little rough but seems to be alot better
I agree completely. I own all 3 Shields and an M&p 9. My Shield 40 was as you say "a little rough when hand cycling" but turned out to be a wonderful addition. I've run roughly 300 rounds through my Shield 45. After about 200 rounds I tried cleaning it again to see if that would help. At take...
My Shield 45 has same issue. With a loaded mag. It was nearly impossible to rack to load a round. If I locked the slide open then insert loaded mag. It would load a round fine. The Shield fires fine. Love the feel.
Called SW and shipped it to them about 4 weeks later got my tracking notice it...