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    First ccw, shield vs bodyguard 380

    Ask a question like yours and you'll get many varied opinions and all from the heart. Personally, I carry a M&P Shield .40s&w iwb and a M&P Bodyguard in an ankle holster. If you have the luxury of a range in your area where you can fire both of the weapons before you buy one, that would be...
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    New shield .40 and CHL class

    Tank, Sorry I missed your post. As you've figured out by now, there isn't really any significant difference in recoil between the 165 and 180 grain. The bigger variant is the powder type and amount. It can make a difference but, you figured it out. Kudos on your CHL. Sounds like you found...
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    Concealed Carrying The Shield

    Stock sights, 7 +1, 24/7. Stock trigger improves with use. No concerns about striker spring fatigue. Enjoy and save your $$$ for ammo for the range. It's a great piece right out of the box. Shoot it for six months and then decide what, if anything, you need to mod. Peace, Out
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    Shield 40 holster

    Not to further confuse matters, but the Blackhawk Serpa can be a Serpa Tactical, a Serpa Sportster owb, or a Serpa Concealment. Wasn't sure since you mentioned carrying it on your buddy's ranch if that meant owb or iwb. In any event, if you're looking for a concealed IWB, don't overlook the...
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    What's going on with the Shield?

    I'm buying Cajun. What kind of beer do you want? Astute observations. Had it not been for Al and the Internet, none of us would be the wiser anyway, as you aptly point out. I've shot everything through my Shield .40, FMJ, JHP, Wet, Old, hot bench loads, and not one hiccup. Your point is...
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    What's going on with the Shield?

    Sierra117, Usually when I get on a forum like this, I check the date of the posts to the release date of the weapon. Invariably, in my experience, Smith & Wesson notwithstanding, newly released products have issues. They get addressed quickly, appropriately, and the problem goes away. I...
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