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Shield Break-in Procedure?

NoBite

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I got my wife a Shield for Christmas. Wondering if there are any specific recommended break-in procedures?

Thanks!
 
:cool:Clean it thoroughly, lube it lightly and shoot it! Mine was smooth and reliable right out of the box!
 
Lol. Well, there are pistols that need a particular break-in. No big deal as long as you know what to do. Good to see the Shield is not picky.
 
After picking mine up at the sales counter of a LGS I walked across the showroom to their range and put 100 rounds through it. Flawless.
 
Don't forget after 6 months or 3000 miles, which ever comes first, to get the oil and filter changed.

As others have posted, initial cleaning, oil as per manual, very lightly, and go shoot it. There is no break in, just shoot and clean and lightly lubricate it. Have fun, if you can find ammo.

Bob
 
Agree totally. Just keep it lubed at the key points.

More important might be to keep track of how many rounds you put through it, starting with those initial break-in rounds. It is probably a good idea to change the recoil spring (actually two captive springs) after 3000 rounds and no later than 5000 rounds (I don't know if there is an official recommendation; those numbers are just my estimate).

With any small and light but powerful pistol, the recoil spring(s) do a lot of work, and weaken over time.
 
Clean...shoot...clean it again...repeat. Oh...have fun and keep that powder dry!
 
I shot all types of brands and bullet weights. No problems. That gave me more confidence about the reliability of the gun. As always, shoot a bunch of your 'carry ammo' to make sure it will function when and if you need it.
 
Brief range report: 30-degrees, brisk wind, IDPA targets at 7 yards. My wife and I just could not wait any longer! Had to take these pretty pistols to the range in the back yard.

After the first mag change I heard my wife say, "Sweet shooter!" She was referring to the Shield, not to me.

I got to put a couple of mags down range and the Shield performed well. Very controllable and easy to get back on target. In fact, my wife hammered five to the head rapidly to finish off the last mag. She's happy.

I may have an opportunity for someone here at the forum. I also got my wife an IWB holster from PJ Holsters. Black, 15-degree cant with over the belt clip. I like the holster, but my wife isn't sure she likes it. I think she would like the pistol to ride a bit higher and with a bit more cant. If this just won't work for her, I will likely post it for sale here.
 
S&W Rover said:
Agree totally. Just keep it lubed at the key points.

More important might be to keep track of how many rounds you put through it, starting with those initial break-in rounds. It is probably a good idea to change the recoil spring (actually two captive springs) after 3000 rounds and no later than 5000 rounds (I don't know if there is an official recommendation; those numbers are just my estimate).

With any small and light but powerful pistol, the recoil spring(s) do a lot of work, and weaken over time.
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S&W Rover - Where would you guys order a spare Recoil spring.....S&W parts, Midwest? I may never need one. But, I think I would like to have a spare anyway.

Doug
 
I had more problem breaking in my new leather (Kramer OWB and UBG Canute IWB) than I did the Shield. Great litle carry gun; ran everthing I put through it, 4 or 5 different brands of ammo to include several boxes of my carry ammo, Gold Dots.
 
robkarrob said:
Don't forget after 6 months or 3000 miles, which ever comes first, to get the oil and filter changed.

As others have posted, initial cleaning, oil as per manual, very lightly, and go shoot it. There is no break in, just shoot and clean and lightly lubricate it. Have fun, if you can find ammo.

Bob
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Actually, I use 5W20 Mobil 1 on the slide rails of my semis. I started using it on a bulky Model 41 and it fixed it up on the first session. I can actually feel the difference when I rack the slide.
 
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