Recent content by Lockback

I carry a 9mm Shield most of the time, usually in an Alien Gear 2.0 IWB. Sometimes I carry my Glock 19 in a Remora or Crossbreed Supertuck. And when the cold winds blow I occasionally carry a full-size Ruger SR45 in an Alien Gear IWB.

Yeah, I think it's both ugly and silly. Pretty worthless as cocking serrations.

If such a thing were possible, I'd say S&W hit a 6-run homer when they developed the Shield. I think it's the best carry gun on the market, bar none.

I carried my G36 for years. Mine always goes bang and is accurate but when I bought my Shield 9mm, which recoils much less and has an extra round and is slimmer and lighter, my G36 was relegated to my 2nd or 3rd carry choice. I think it's a really good choice. But certainly not the only one.

I had a 57 back in the 80's. I also owned several Model 29 .44 Magnums. I much preferred the .41 Magnum. I miss those old Smith revolvers! I traded/bought/sold guns back then as often as most people change underwear.:D

I had an Astra A80 .45 years ago ... kind of a SIG-Sauer P220 copy with the hammer drop lever. Doggone thing was all steel and tough as nails and shot well. As I recall, recoil was totally negligible too. It was totally reliable and was my home defense gun for awhile. I was never a fan of the...

Fantastic source of information. Thanks for posting!

A lot of wear is self-limiting. Once things settle in, you won't see much more. I'm sure it's normal and fine. As others have said, keep guns lubed and replace the recoil spring every few thousand rounds and you're good!

A buddy of mine did have issues with his Shield 9. He sent it back to S&W twice - on their dime - and it still jammed. They finally sent him a whole new Shield, which has been flawless (as has mine). The point is this: anybody can turn out a lemon now and then. And the process played out over a...

Here's another vote for the Shield. Best CCW gun I've ever owned. Great performer at a fantastic price.

I do have this load in the backup magazine, mainly because I just happen to have it on hand. The Shield's primary load is the Hornady Critical Duty 124gr. Any of the modern hollow point loads by reputable ammo companies are just fine. I like the concept of the polymer tip in the Critical Duty...

My nightstand gun has been the same for the past 20 years: a Gen2 Glock 19 sporting Trijicon night sights loaded with 9mm goodness.

Fascinating thread. As others have said, I have no illusions or delusions about looking like Liam Neeson and fending off multiple terrorists armed with AK's with my Shield 9mm or 7-shot Glock 36 .45. But, by God, I'd rather have a fighting chance with my handgun than absolutely no shot...

My thoughts exactly.

To me, the Shield was a total game changer. I've been a confirmed Glock guy for years but wanted a concealable single stack 9mm and the first time I picked up a Shield, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. I bought one a few months later and it's my most carried handgun. It's an...