Recent content by mtnsmithguy

I love my Shields, 9, .40, .45 and own several revolvers including the Model 66- 4" and 66 -2 1/2" I carried at work for several years. I'm a firearms instructor and when asked I tell everyone to carry what they feel most comfortable with and WILL carry. Not one size fits all. My wife carries...

I have the Shield 9 and .40 so my wife thought the .45 would be a nice addition, bless her heart. The local dealer had them for $399. I love my Shields and usually carry the .40 everyday. I was not real happy with the aggressive texture on the new .45. After reading some comments I ordered the...

I have all 3 calibers of Shields. I find them all fairly close in felt recoil. Of course the 9MM is the lightest, but the .40 to me (I'm an instructor, so I practice with a good firm grip) isn't much different than the 9MM. Much better than the G27 I had as my off duty gun in the late 90s. The...

Bought my Shield last week from a LGS for $399 plus tax. I thought it was fair in N. GA.

Bought the .45 ACP Shield a few days ago. Shot 80 rounds right out of the box including some lead FP hand loads and factory JHP and ball. Everything shot fine, no issues at all. The only complaint I have is the very sharp stippling on the grip. I also have the .40 and 9MM Shields and carry one...

The way we can fight back is with our wallets and vote! We need to keep the pressure on. Makes me want to go out and buy another S&W!

I've been a Glock Armorer for several years and own a G27 (my EDC until the Shield .40 came along), G23, G17, G36, and G21. Also own a M&P .45 that I had to send back to Smith for an extractor adjustment, out of the box. I never had a failure or issue with a Glock since I've owned one, 12 years...

My sweet wife bought me a Hornady Lock n Load single stage press for Christmas a few years ago. I love it. As a beginner, I am careful to weigh every 5th powder charge, or more frequently, until I'm sure the charges are as accurate as possible. I also use the electronic scale that came with the...

@Nooz, I also posted elsewhere the same impression as you, that the Shield 40 seemed to have less recoil than the G27 that I've had for 12 years....my petite wife hates the G27 but is very happy shooting the Shield. I'm wondering if the design of the frame and grip are the reason.....my wife...

Roger S&W, I have several handguns, retired LEO, shooting handguns regularly since 1977. I took my new Shield .40 to the range today for the first time. I usually carry a G27 or PF9 for EDC. The Shield's perceived recoil is equal to or lighter than the G27, usually the same ammo, IMO. My petite...

I wish the trigger in my M&P .45 was half as good as the Shield's. The Shield is more Glock like, short reset, crisp, etc...I love it....way to go S&W..my G27 may be staying home more!

I took my new Shield .40 to the range today. I shoot a lot, am a pistol instructor, yadda, yadda and have carried a Glock 27 .40 off duty for 14 years, now retired LEO. I expected it to have a snappier recoil than my G27. Not so IMO, about the same with the same ammo. I shot Hornady Critical...

9399 Noles, I have a model 66 S&W 2 1/2" I bought on Gunbroker.com. Keep checking that site and one or more will show up. I carried one as a detective in the 80s. A little bulky for concealed carry for my liking now so I carry a Glock 27 every day. If you would post as 9399 GA DAWGS, I might...

Glock 27 most of the time and/or KelTec P3AT ....followed by KelTec PF9.

I recently purchased a used Stainless S&W Model 66-2, 2.5" online from a dealer. When it was delivered, the front sight blade appeared bent to the left. Upon looking closer, the barrel is turned too far clockwise so it appears the sight blade is bent. Can the barrel be turned back to center, and...