Recent content by TraderGary

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    Good bye PPS/Hello Shield

    I feel no need for any kind of trigger job on my Shield 9. S&W totally re-engineered the Shield trigger and it is smoother with a shorter stroke and nicely audible reset as opposed to the rest of the current M&P line. S&W says it will be using the newly developed Shield trigger engineering on...
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    Best gun for pocket carry

    I wear cargo pants and cargo shorts. I'm comfortable with my 9mm M&P Shield in a Blackhawk #4 pocket holster in my right front pocket.
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    How much do you shoot your concealed carry gun

    M&P Shield 9mm Local indoor range. At least once a week. Average 100 rounds/trip.
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    safety lever removed

    I have a pistol with a safety and one without. yesterday I called Smith & Wesson and inquired about the cost to have a safety added. They told me that they frequently get this request and they told me that they will not modify a gun in any way. They will not add a safety nor will they remove a...
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    Shield or Bodyguard?

    I carry my Shield 9mm in a Blackhawk #4 pocket holster. The combination works nicely with cargo pants or cargo shorts.
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    safety lever removed

    I'm new to owning a firearm and unfamiliar with the meaning of "safe action pistol". Please help me understand how not having a safety can make a gun safer.
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    9mm shield

    I wear cargo pants and cargo shorts so I have plenty of pocket room. I carry my Shield 9mm in a Blackhawk #4 pocket holster.
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    Birthday present for myself

    If I could have only two, my choices would be the two I already have. M&P 9mm Full Size M&P 9mm Shield
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    Smith and Wesson shield in stock

    I paid $499 for my 9mm Shield last week and was happy to be able to get it. I have absolutely no problem supporting my local gun store. What if there were no local gun stores? Who wants to buy a gun without holding it first and giving it a thorough examination.
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    Safety on the Shield...

    I like and use the safety on my Shield 9mm. If this trigger were as hard to pull and had the long extended travel as most double action triggers then a safety wouldn't be needed. However one of the Shield's best attributes is it's superb trigger. I carry my Shield in my pocket in a Blackhawk...
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    In love with the shield again.

    What are mag drops? I don't think I've ever had a mag drop if it means the mag falling out while shooting.
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    Some thoughts on my tac light

    Yes, I feel the same way. M&P F/S 9mm M&P Shield 9mm
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    My next M&P

    I have an M&P 9mm full size on the nightstand. I have an M&P 9mm Shield for concealed carry. I carry in my pocket using a Blackhawk #4 pocket holster. My pockets are most often in cargo pants and cargo shorts. I tried various In Waist Band holsters and none worked as well for me as the Blackhawk...
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    Why The Shield Feels Right and Shoots Right

    It's like my Shield 9mm was custom made just for me. The only other gun that has felt that way is my M&P 9mm full size. Now I see why. It's a real joy to handle and shoot them.
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    New Sticky holster for .40 Shield

    I bought a Blackhawk Size 4 pocket holster for my Shield 9mm and I'm keeping it in my Cargo pants pocket. It was only $9.99 at my LGS. Anyone know how the Blackhawk compares to the Sticky and/or Ramora?
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