I am a huge fan of the S&W 3rd gen pistols, however I find myself intrigued by the new M&P Shield.

Does anyone who owns a Shield also own a 3913 or a CS9? I would love to see some pictures comparing those pistols side by side and a little subjective commentary.

Thank you.
Andrew

I don't have a 3913, but I used to have a 3953 and currently have a 6946 (double stack version of 3953). I bought a Shield yesterday. It is a little bit smaller in each dimension and several ounces lighter than the 3953. The clincher though is it has a lot nicer trigger than the 3953. Field stripping is also easier.

Here is a link to a thread comparing the Shield 9 to the CS9:
Shield9 vs. CS9 comparison pics

Here are pics of my shield with my 3913:

Thank you so much for that link!

Andrew

Aahzz
Could you please post pictures of 3913 and Shield side by side?

I HAVE THE 3913 AND CS9 AND IN SS AND PREFER THEM TO THE M&P. DON'T GET ME WRONG THE M&P ARE EXCELLENT GUNS BUT I LIKE THE FEEL OF ALL METAL WHEN I AM SHOOTING. ALONG WITH THE 2 GUNS MENTIONED I ALSO HAVE THE CS40, CS45 1911, 4006 AND A FEW OTHER AND 66 27 REVOLVER. JUST NOT FOND OF POLY FRAMES. THE SHERIFFS DEPT.HERE IN CA ARE NOW USING M&P INSTEAD OF THE 92F BERETTA.
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD SHOOTING

How are these? Oh, and in the muzzle shot, no they aren't pointed at my head....

Thank you
Those are the comparison pictures I was looking for

Had a 3913 and sold it off.
Biggest turn-off was the double decocker thingy.
Was looking for a 3953/4 when the Shield came out, so I'll grab one if the LGS ever gets more.
They got one in the initial allocation - sold in 5 minutes from the package being opened.

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US Army '72-'95

Double decocker thingy? That doesn't sound like a terribly informed opinion.

I currently carry a 3913. I'll get a Shield when S&W adds it to the FLEO list so I can grab one cheap. For now I'm pretty happy with the 3913 though.