Quick update. Went to the range Monday and ran about 200 rounds through the 45 Shield and it functioned very good. I had no problems with the slide. Was initially stiff as I indicated earlier, but the function of the slide loosened up as you responders stated earlier.
Very happy with this gun...
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I have also noticed the rough machining in the slide. My 9mil shield has a much smoother machined surface doesn't mar the next shell. The rough surface leaves metal filings from the next shell being chambered. And it does mess up any reloading.
I may take it to my local gun shop/smith...
Problem racking the slide when loaded of my new 45 Shield
I have yet to shoot my new 45 Shield as I have a very hard time to initially rack the slide back to chamber a round. It has a tendency to hang up as I try to pull the slide back and to takes way too much force to perform this activity...