|
|
|
05-20-2016, 12:39 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: western Mass
Posts: 2,418
Likes: 1,692
Liked 986 Times in 559 Posts
|
|
IT'S HERE!!!!!!! BUCKLE UP MARTHA THE RIDE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN !!!
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y
__________________
Jack C
|
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
|
|
05-20-2016, 12:45 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 380
Likes: 286
Liked 87 Times in 55 Posts
|
|
Now I have to get money together to get this. But I have probably two years before I'd need the money anyway as it is likely that they will be scarce in the wild like the original was and also to give the market price a chance to equalize. But it will be something I want to try.
__________________
G21C,Shield.40,LCP
|
05-20-2016, 02:39 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hendersonville, NC
Posts: 468
Likes: 107
Liked 403 Times in 107 Posts
|
|
I am going to be all over this. As soon as one is available, I will buy !
I really like my 9mm no-safety Shield with Apex kit and Novak sights, so this is a natural progression.
|
05-20-2016, 03:21 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 30,716
Likes: 58,627
Liked 53,388 Times in 16,638 Posts
|
|
__________________
Sure you did
|
The Following 5 Users Like Post:
|
|
05-20-2016, 04:07 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 380
Likes: 286
Liked 87 Times in 55 Posts
|
|
It's .2 inches longer than the 40 and half an inch wider.
__________________
G21C,Shield.40,LCP
|
05-20-2016, 04:37 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: western Mass
Posts: 2,418
Likes: 1,692
Liked 986 Times in 559 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ladder13
|
NO WAY!!!!!!
__________________
Jack C
|
05-20-2016, 04:40 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 380
Likes: 286
Liked 87 Times in 55 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo38gn
NO WAY!!!!!!
|
WAY!!!!!!!
__________________
G21C,Shield.40,LCP
|
05-20-2016, 04:43 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: western Mass
Posts: 2,418
Likes: 1,692
Liked 986 Times in 559 Posts
|
|
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
__________________
Jack C
|
05-20-2016, 05:31 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PA
Posts: 149
Likes: 185
Liked 124 Times in 59 Posts
|
|
I'm #1 on the List at my LGS....
Love my XDS45 and will love this too.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
05-20-2016, 05:50 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: middle Tennessee
Posts: 201
Likes: 80
Liked 210 Times in 92 Posts
|
|
__________________
Endeavor To Persevere
|
05-20-2016, 05:52 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: middle Tennessee
Posts: 201
Likes: 80
Liked 210 Times in 92 Posts
|
|
Shield in 45
__________________
Endeavor To Persevere
|
05-20-2016, 06:02 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 4,470
Likes: 3,071
Liked 4,295 Times in 1,611 Posts
|
|
I look forward to seeing one. I wonder how it will feel across the profile of the grip? For me that was always the shortfall of the shield (and the inability to change it) Might be nice if they fatten it a bit. Then again, I'm kind of in love with my M&P45c. That one would be hard to replace IMHO.
__________________
Dave
|
05-20-2016, 06:12 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: (outside) Charleston, SC
Posts: 31,043
Likes: 41,746
Liked 29,305 Times in 13,854 Posts
|
|
The is slick......
That is slicker than cat poop on a linoleum floor. It looks big enough to be comfortable to shoot and she sure handles it well. Since she's a GIRL, surely I could, too. Maybe even better.
(Paw Haw Haw)
(There is definitely something about a woman who's got a serious gun and knows how to use it.)
__________________
"He was kinda funny lookin'"
|
05-20-2016, 07:44 PM
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,775
Likes: 3,543
Liked 6,779 Times in 2,640 Posts
|
|
The gun that I never thought they would build is here. Nice!
I hope it works well from the get-go.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
05-20-2016, 07:44 PM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 2,928
Likes: 1,351
Liked 2,660 Times in 1,302 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wee Hooker
I look forward to seeing one. I wonder how it will feel across the profile of the grip? For me that was always the shortfall of the shield (and the inability to change it) Might be nice if they fatten it a bit. Then again, I'm kind of in love with my M&P45c. That one would be hard to replace IMHO.
|
Same with me .. The Shield has never felt like it fit my hands ..
Gips need to be fatter .. I use the large grips on my 40 Crompact .. need to see something like that !!
|
05-20-2016, 07:49 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,644
Likes: 1,351
Liked 1,478 Times in 626 Posts
|
|
I've gone back and forth on purchasing a shield because of the size and how it felt in my hand. Glad I waited. Will be very curious to see how the 45 feels in my hand.
Smith may have just improved the unimprovable...
Last edited by fdw; 05-20-2016 at 07:50 PM.
|
05-20-2016, 08:29 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 345
Likes: 296
Liked 113 Times in 74 Posts
|
|
pachmyr sleeve on my shield changed everything.
I for one can't wait to try one of these. I've been on the fence about tracking down a G30S but i would prefer sticking with M&P's if possible.
Last edited by kmanick; 05-20-2016 at 08:31 PM.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
05-20-2016, 08:58 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 100
Likes: 210
Liked 111 Times in 18 Posts
|
|
I've got the Shield in 9mm and .40, and when I can get ahold of a .45, I'll grab it just to have all 3.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
05-20-2016, 09:29 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 106
Likes: 219
Liked 40 Times in 26 Posts
|
|
Wait until they come out with the ported barrel version and owners with non ported will dump the non ported fast.
__________________
Life Member NRA
Acts 2:38-39
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
05-21-2016, 01:31 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Delaware, Ohio
Posts: 308
Likes: 28
Liked 114 Times in 64 Posts
|
|
Just when I was set to start debating between the 9mm Shield and the new Walther PPS M2 they go and do this. Geez....
Looks really nice though. I'd like to see more vids in addition to the one by the gal from S&W. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching her...I'd just like to see the next video she makes be longer and more detailed on the M&P 45 Shield!!
|
05-21-2016, 02:47 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 17
Likes: 26
Liked 14 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
Me wants it!
|
05-21-2016, 06:42 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PA
Posts: 149
Likes: 185
Liked 124 Times in 59 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cardguy
Wait until they come out with the ported barrel version and owners with non ported will dump the non ported fast.
|
Have you ever shot the XDS45? It's great, handles the recoil great.
The Shield version will likely shoot even softer
|
05-21-2016, 07:36 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Liked 318 Times in 216 Posts
|
|
I have an XDS45. Great shooter and extremely accurate, BUT it's not one I would take to the range to shoot all day. I do think the Shield 45 will be a cut above the XDS just for the fact it will be easier to work on and I do prefer the safety.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maxshield
Have you ever shot the XDS45? It's great, handles the recoil great.
The Shield version will likely shoot even softer
|
|
05-21-2016, 07:42 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: midwest
Posts: 1,773
Likes: 4,777
Liked 2,738 Times in 917 Posts
|
|
Isn't this just great! Had figured out that my next M&P would be a 45c, NOW S&W throws this in my face. decisions, decisions ....
|
05-21-2016, 07:42 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Liked 318 Times in 216 Posts
|
|
I picked up a standard PPS when they were on sale and appeared to be dumping inventory. The trigger guard mag release wasn't an issue and I did like the fact it was ambidextrous. After much tinkering and polishing, the trigger is very decent but my shield with an apex kit w/ trigger works for me much better. Not slamming the PPS, very good gun and slightly larger. It does have an accessory rail. Accuracy between the two was on par. I installed an aftermarket single stage recoil spring and the shield now shoots lights out. They're supposed to be coming out with a single stage recoil spring for the PPS and I would expect the same results.
Given all the above, the Shield 45 is on the top of my want list.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nalapombu
Just when I was set to start debating between the 9mm Shield and the new Walther PPS M2 they go and do this.
|
|
05-21-2016, 07:46 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 641
Likes: 51
Liked 1,177 Times in 318 Posts
|
|
I wonder if she is shooting actual factory loads in that video or something loaded light. I bet it kicks like a mule with combat loads.
__________________
Loyalty Above All.. but Honor
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
05-21-2016, 07:51 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 249
Likes: 94
Liked 178 Times in 83 Posts
|
|
Game changer. Value priced small .45. They will sell a lot of these.
|
05-21-2016, 08:37 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: South-FL
Posts: 1,082
Likes: 190
Liked 470 Times in 322 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Just another 22 shooter
Isn't this just great! Had figured out that my next M&P would be a 45c, NOW S&W throws this in my face. decisions, decisions ....
|
My 45c is a week old, and now this shield is revealed.umm it will be a nice backup gun..
|
05-21-2016, 08:52 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Just another 22 shooter
Isn't this just great! Had figured out that my next M&P would be a 45c, NOW S&W throws this in my face. decisions, decisions ....
|
I'm in the same boat
|
05-21-2016, 09:06 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PA
Posts: 149
Likes: 185
Liked 124 Times in 59 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Badge130
I wonder if she is shooting actual factory loads in that video or something loaded light. I bet it kicks like a mule with combat loads.
|
The XDS does not, and the Shield grip is better designed and recoil is subjective anyway...I actually prefer the "kick" of the XDS45.
#1 on LGS list and can not wait. !!
|
05-21-2016, 09:06 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 68
Likes: 111
Liked 55 Times in 29 Posts
|
|
I showed my wife the video. She's all about it! Just waiting for the local store to pick it up.
Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
|
05-21-2016, 10:41 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 910
Likes: 664
Liked 990 Times in 435 Posts
|
|
S&W didn't properly mark the GRIP ZONE, so people won't know how to hold the pistol.
|
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
|
|
05-21-2016, 11:16 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PA
Posts: 149
Likes: 185
Liked 124 Times in 59 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by accessbob
It's .2 inches longer than the 40 and half an inch wider.
|
.050 wider, slightly more than a mm.
Last edited by Maxshield; 05-21-2016 at 04:28 PM.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
05-21-2016, 11:22 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 30,716
Likes: 58,627
Liked 53,388 Times in 16,638 Posts
|
|
__________________
Sure you did
|
05-21-2016, 11:26 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 47
Likes: 10
Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts
|
|
Got to hold one yesterday in Louisville the booth guys said it the first one he got to see it arrived two hours before i got to. Very nice compact weapon seams a tad thicker that the others. Seven round magazines. Should be shipping in late June so July start being available to you.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
05-21-2016, 02:17 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Asheboro, NC
Posts: 40
Likes: 1
Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
It Ships This Summer
They announced it yesterday at the NRA event in Louisville.
Smith & Wesson unveils new M&P Shield at NRA show
|
05-21-2016, 05:00 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 125
Likes: 91
Liked 32 Times in 22 Posts
|
|
How would the recoil be in such a small package?? I am about to buy a Shield and was thinking 9mm just to avoid having to add another ammo caliber to my shopping list...I have 5.56, 9mm, and .22LR
I am not too fond of my Nano and was looking at the Shield to replace it. Now with this new option, only wondering how easy it would be to manage...
__________________
Stay safe, stay alert
Wachuko
|
05-21-2016, 05:56 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 33
Likes: 2
Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts
|
|
Well now I'm pizzed. I thought my 40 Shield was the best thing since sliced bread, just did not like the caliber. I traded it for a Kahr CW45. Never would of happened if there had been a Shield 45 back then. The Kahr is great, but the Shield has a better trigger reset and it takes down easier. The recoil on the Kahr 45 is not bad, by the way. Definitely less than the 4G Shield had.
__________________
Ostendo non Ostendo
Last edited by greg_r; 05-21-2016 at 06:14 PM.
|
05-21-2016, 06:08 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 610
Likes: 79
Liked 493 Times in 210 Posts
|
|
I'll buy one after the initial frenzy subsides and I can get one below $400. Looks like it's just enough bigger that it will need different holsters. I see they've put more texture on the grip. I think that change would prove popular if they did it to the 9mm and .40.
|
05-21-2016, 06:18 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 610
Likes: 79
Liked 493 Times in 210 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by accessbob
It's .2 inches longer than the 40 and half an inch wider.
|
Not sure how you arrived at "half an inch wider." According to the specs it's 4/100ths of an inch wider.
|
05-21-2016, 06:24 PM
|
BANNED Scammer !! SCAMMER !! SCAMMER !! SCAMMER !! SCAMMER !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! DANGER !! DANGER !! DANGER !! DANGER !! DANGER !!
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 275
Likes: 16
Liked 188 Times in 98 Posts
|
|
well well well, if they release it without a manual safety I'm all over that bad boy
|
05-21-2016, 06:40 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: North Florida
Posts: 3,097
Likes: 5,674
Liked 5,191 Times in 1,861 Posts
|
|
You can get it with a safety, or without. So wormraper, jump on one!
__________________
Reg. Magnum wants/Rossi wallet
|
05-21-2016, 07:09 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 163
Likes: 59
Liked 158 Times in 66 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by shakyshoot
Not sure how you arrived at "half an inch wider." According to the specs it's 4/100ths of an inch wider.
|
I imagine he meant longer, not wider.
|
05-21-2016, 08:15 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 76
Likes: 11
Liked 14 Times in 13 Posts
|
|
ugh! Wish this happened a few months ago. Love my 9mm but a Shield BUILT in .45 (not converted)... Awesome!
|
05-21-2016, 09:59 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Haughton, La.
Posts: 312
Likes: 961
Liked 104 Times in 36 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wormraper
well well well, if they release it without a manual safety I'm all over that bad boy
|
S&W product code 11531 and the UPC code for this same model is 022188868135. I've already contacted my LGS and they are going to try to get me one in when they become available.
|
05-21-2016, 10:07 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 19
Likes: 17
Liked 31 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
Any chance of a California edition.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
05-21-2016, 10:13 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 498
Likes: 0
Liked 56 Times in 44 Posts
|
|
I had a CS45 for a while. Sort of a PPK/S in .45ACP - about an inch thick, with a 2" or so barrel. Stainless....
I found it rather easy to shoot, even with full-power factor SD loads. The rubber grip (resembled the ball on the top of a pogo stick) was effective enough, too. Heavy as lead....
To answer some of the questions, it was accurate, and reliable. Just heavy....
The .40 Shield is quite comfortable, and should be even better in .45ACP. The extra size might be an issue for some, but I can (and have) concealed a full-sized 1911 in an OWB without difficulty. Factory SD loads out of the Shield40 are seriously snappy, but mostly just "different" than a .45. I don't have any experience with the .45 Shield (of course), but I do have an Shield 40, M&P40FS and M&P40C, and an M&P9C. You know what the 9mm feels like. The .40's definitely are stiffer, but again, as a 1911 guy, nothing too terrible.
If you think you'll need a second shot, the 9mm will be better for most shooters. OTOH, with a .45 (or a .40), should you actually get a hit on the first shot, you won't need the follow-up .
Regards,
__________________
Stu.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
05-21-2016, 10:38 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 910
Likes: 664
Liked 990 Times in 435 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy40
Anyone think it will happen ?
|
Today, I boldly predict that it will happen.
"Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." -Niels Bohr
Last edited by JohnSW; 05-21-2016 at 10:40 PM.
|
05-21-2016, 10:48 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: E. Washington State
Posts: 5,522
Likes: 1,339
Liked 10,639 Times in 3,252 Posts
|
|
I'll wait a year or two till they get all the bugs out and see how many complain about the pistol on this site before thinking about one.
That's what I did getting my wife a Shield 9mm rather then a 40 S&W.
__________________
Only difference Fool/Mule-ears
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
05-22-2016, 01:46 AM
|
BANNED Scammer !! SCAMMER !! SCAMMER !! SCAMMER !! SCAMMER !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! THIEF !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! SCUMBAG !! DANGER !! DANGER !! DANGER !! DANGER !! DANGER !!
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 275
Likes: 16
Liked 188 Times in 98 Posts
|
|
hot damn... no safety model too? I'm in heaven... anyone know the ETA?
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
|
|
Tags
|
1911, 3913, 45acp, cartridge, cs45, cs9, m39, model 39, ppk, shield, smith & wesson, smith and wesson |
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|