Recent content by Shfoster

update to shield 45 problems Strange, but after replacing the ejector, (kind of a pain), my problem child is behaving. with a cleaned 7 round mag (what a pain) and a dirty 7 round mag, the gun seems to be back to it's old self. Thanks so much for all of the replies and suggestions. I tried...

I have a Shield 45, with both a 1.0 and 2.0 slide. The pistol has apex carry kit and about 5500 plus rounds down range. It recently started ftf, both 6 and 7 rnd mags (4 of each) all with new style followers.have replaced rsa 5 times, an no joy. To keep this short I have read many posts...

correction shield 45 safety oops! 6500, not 65k rounds! Only had to replace rsa, otherwise basically flawless. Steve

just to clarify, My shield 45 nts does not have the cutout for the thumb safety. In order for me to install a thumb safety I would have to cut a slot in the frame which would be a project for me to do properly. I have been looking for a frame to buy at a reasonable cost that has a thumb safety...

45shield magazine cleaning update SWSIG; many thanks for the videos and the links going back forever. Read the links and tried the suggestions and reviewed the video's. fortunately, only took apart 2 of the 7 round mags, was able to get one back together, taking a break from the other... Still...

Trying to clean 7 round shield 45 mags. Followed many u tube docs and still can't get the base plate legs to go into rubber bottom cap to re assemble . Wondering if anyone has cleaned them in ultrasonic cleaner, using what media, what results? Any help greatly appreciated. 5000 plus rounds on...

Question Anyone know if the striker assembly marked 10 with a degree sign will work properly in a shield 45? Comments My early shield 45 has more than 6000 rounds with only one issue, a rsa that became weak. After a few cockpit errors, The gun has been flawless regardless of ammunition, and is...

Looking for suggestions on a cross draw owb holster for my edc, a shield 45. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Wanted owb range holster for m&p 01 45 full size 4.5". Prefer comptac. Thanks

I have 3 7 round magazines for my shield 45. All three are a bear to load, even with the maglula. I have taken them apart, cleaned and reassembled them, same result. they all have "new" followers, have stored them for 2 weeks loaded, same result. I cannot remove the first few rounds manually...

Bullets are #68, but coated. Will not plunk at 1.250, and my crimp is at.70. Looking around it seems that the m&p 45's sometimes have a short leade. I think that is my issue here. Seated bullets at 1.430 and passed plunk. With 4.0grains of B.E., I don't think this will be a problem. Hoping that...

My 45 shield eats everything, so far except 200 grain swc's. what appears to be happening is the last round, and only the last round in the magazine does not feed straight, causing a jam. The round is at a slight angle to the chamber. The round hangs up on the bullet edge because it is not...

Washington Attorney General at it again Washington residents, heads up. Your (our) elected AG is trying an end run. He is proposing today a ban on "assault type" weapons and a 10 round mag capacity limit. He says that he knows it probably won't pass so he proposed bill number 2, a bill that...

I-594, the Bloomberg and company attempt to make us Washingtonians safer. Your state could be next if you don't become active. Don't count on the NRA, or any other national group to protect your rights. Background check initiative a success or failure in Washington State? | Examiner.com

medium core backstrap I'll take a medium. PM and e mail sent. Thanks