MA Shield 9 or .40

Dnizzle80 · #1 03-16-2013, 04:19 PM

Hello my fellow forum members

I'm sure I have not been waiting nearly as long as some of you to get your hands on a Shield (about 3 months now)! Not only is it hard enough to find one in stock, I live in MA and so it ALSO has to be "MA compliant". I know there is a "Shield in Stock" thread already going but I was hoping someone would post in this thread if they come across a MA compliant one in either model. Thanks in advance and wish me luck...lol!!

yanici · #2 03-16-2013, 05:47 PM

There is a local forum called Northeastshooters.com - Frontpage News

Join up. Lots of info. They usually post when a dealer gets some Shields in. Just gotta be patient. Some dealers get a lot of them at once and have them for a week or more. Good luck.

Dino1 · #3 03-16-2013, 06:01 PM

I feel your your pain brother, I seached for many months for a Shield, a non compliance model. I ended up buying a Kahr MK40 to tide me over until I could get my hands on one. I found one two days before I received my Kahr. So I had the Shield first, and it is my carry gun. I do love the Kahr, is is a very fine gun, built way better than the S&W Shield, but a little on the heavy side. They both shoot about the same, with the Kahr comeing out very slightly on top for accuracy and recoil. But the Shield is on my side right now, and I will not part with it.

Dnizzle80 · #4 03-17-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by yanici

There is a local forum called Northeastshooters.com - Frontpage News

Join up. Lots of info. They usually post when a dealer gets some Shields in. Just gotta be patient. Some dealers get a lot of them at once and have them for a week or more. Good luck.

Thanks for the info, I just signed up this morning. I'm going to the Gun Show in Plymouth, MA next weekend maybe i'll get lucky!!

Soldiernurse · #5 03-18-2013, 11:26 AM

M&P9c

I had a Shield40 for a couple of months, then sold it. I don't get all the Shield love? Size diff btwn the Compact, with greater ammo mag cap, & the Shield ain't much. Hate if you must but my Taurus PT745 Pro & PT140 Pro (both been very reliable) are about the same size as the Shield but they fit better in my hand.

BTW, love my Compact 9.

Dnizzle80 · #6 03-19-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Soldiernurse

M&P9c

I had a Shield40 for a couple of months, then sold it. I don't get all the Shield love? Size diff btwn the Compact, with greater ammo mag cap, & the Shield ain't much. Hate if you must but my Taurus PT745 Pro & PT140 Pro (both been very reliable) are about the same size as the Shield but they fit better in my hand.

BTW, love my Compact 9.

Thanks, I appreciate the info!!

Chris6 · #7 03-21-2013, 07:58 PM

I just got a full size .40 a couple weeks ago. Four Seasons has range kits in 9mm available as of 4pm today. I think I may pick one up to. Can anyone tell me if it's a dumb idea to have a M&P40 and 9 (sorry to sorta thread jack)? Let me know if you're interested and when/if I go tomorrow I'll tell them I'm interested in 2 kits and just chat til you can get there.

No shields though.

uechikid · #8 03-21-2013, 08:11 PM

I bought an M&P 40 FS over the 9 for the extra power. I love the 40 FS but I have had the opportunity to shoot a 40 Shield and I think my preference would be a 9 Shield. The 40 Shield had a bit more kick than my wife's 40c. In a concealed carry situation I want as much control as I can get. With the right ammo the results on a bad guy should be about the same. My 2¢

Dnizzle80 · #9 03-21-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris6

I just got a full size .40 a couple weeks ago. Four Seasons has range kits in 9mm available as of 4pm today. I think I may pick one up to. Can anyone tell me if it's a dumb idea to have a M&P40 and 9 (sorry to sorta thread jack)? Let me know if you're interested and when/if I go tomorrow I'll tell them I'm interested in 2 kits and just chat til you can get there.

No shields though.

I actually got tired of waiting for the Shield so yesterday I went and picked up the .40c instead. IMO the Shield's price is so inflated due to its high demand. The compact feels so good in my hand and is so versatile. $520 OTD and I couldn't be happier!!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363912044.718016.jpg

ColoradoDave · #10 03-21-2013, 08:31 PM

D&L Outdoors has them both in stock at the moment for $439.99:

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm - MA Compliant

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 - MA Compliant

I bought a regular M&P Shield 9mm from them a couple of weeks ago and they were great to deal with. My FFL had it a week later.

Jasonm43 · #11 03-21-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnizzle80

I actually got tired of waiting for the Shield so yesterday I went and picked up the .40c instead. IMO the Shield's price is so inflated due to its high demand. The compact feels so good in my hand and is so versatile. $520 OTD and I couldn't be happier!!Attachment 107523

Yeah they are expensive I had the shield 9 and have the shield 40 .... If u ask me get the 40 and if u want a 9 Just get the barrel and mag for a 9 and u got both.. That's what I'm doing... I like that 40 C though wanna trade?!!

Dnizzle80 · #12 03-21-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoDave

D&L Outdoors has them both in stock at the moment for $439.99:

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm - MA Compliant

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 - MA Compliant

I bought a regular M&P Shield 9mm from them a couple of weeks ago and they were great to deal with. My FFL had it a week later.

Yeah I heard about that today, bought my compact yesterday. Oh well! Thanks though.

Dnizzle80 · #13 03-21-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonm43

Yeah they are expensive I had the shield 9 and have the shield 40 .... If u ask me get the 40 and if u want a 9 Just get the barrel and mag for a 9 and u got both.. That's what I'm doing... I like that 40 C though wanna trade?!!

That's why I went with the .40c. Not to mention being able to use FS mags in it. That's nice!

LukeDuke · #14 03-21-2013, 09:03 PM

Guns Inc. in W. Springfield, MA just got over 100 Shields in stock this week. $440.00.

kozmic · #15 03-21-2013, 09:05 PM

I walked into my local Gander Mountain about 5 months ago and they had a Shield 9 sitting there so I bought it. I've had my M&P 9c for over a year now and I like it vastly more (capacity, feel, adjustable back straps, rail, no external safety, more accurate, insanely reliable.....).

If my wife didn't like the Shield so much it would be a goner. It's not a bad gun. It is a bit thiner, just not the gun the 9c has proven to be. Just my $.02.

Dnizzle80, Good luck with the 40c. You won't look back sir!

Dnizzle80 · #16 03-21-2013, 09:15 PM

I'll take you're 2 cents right to the bank. Thanks kozmic!!!

ColoradoDave · #17 03-21-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnizzle80

Yeah I heard about that today, bought my compact yesterday. Oh well! Thanks though.

Sorry, I must have been in the process of replying when you posted that.

The compact is a great firearm though. I shot one last year and love it. the 40c (with a 9mm barrel) may be my next purchase!

Enjoy your new firearm!

2tango2 · #18 03-22-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeDuke

Guns Inc. in W. Springfield, MA just got over 100 Shields in stock this week. $440.00.

Where is that located? Is it on River Road? I'm out at Westover and while being a NH resident I can't buy jack in MA it is still nice to get out to a LGS wherever I travel.

2tango2 · #19 03-22-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnizzle80

Yeah I heard about that today, bought my compact yesterday. Oh well! Thanks though.

Isn't that always the way? Been waiting, waiting, waiting forever and then say screw it I'm not waiting anymore......make a purchase and a day later what you've been waiting for is now available...I bought my 9 Shield at MSRP at SL Gunshop in Mason NH and then a week later Shooters Outpost about 20 minutes from my house gets hundreds of them in at 399....lesson learned...in Shooters I trust. Best buying power in Southern NH

Pants · #20 03-22-2013, 09:11 AM

IMHO...I think the Shield was a lot of hype. I had one of the first MA ones and sold it a few months after. I didn't really care for the narrow grip, or the limited capacity, but that's just me. If were to do it again, I probably would have picked up the the 9c.

2tango2 · #21 03-22-2013, 09:48 AM

Thats the beauty of choice we have here...what works for you may not work for me and vice versa. I'd love to get a 9c but it mirrors my G26 too much so hard to pull the trigger on it as the saying goes.

IMHO the Springfield xDs is gonna take out a huge chunk of the Shield sales when it comes out in 9. I have the .45 version and you can just feel the quality built into it. It will probably sell for 100-150 more than the Shield though. So at a pricepoint of 399 the Shield is a great buy (for me) Spending over 600 on one is a diff story but not me to judge on what people like and don't like. I'm all for the freedom to choose

Jasonm43 · #22 03-22-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pants

IMHO...I think the Shield was a lot of hype. I had one of the first MA ones and sold it a few months after. I didn't really care for the narrow grip, or the limited capacity, but that's just me. If were to do it again, I probably would have picked up the the 9c.

Funny u say that that's exactly what I did we'll I traded my 9shield for a 9c then 2 weeks later got the shield 40 . I am one of the safety lovers and while I carry with safety off I like having one for holstering and handeling so that's why I got the shield again

Dnizzle80 · #23 03-22-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2tango2

Isn't that always the way? Been waiting, waiting, waiting forever and then say screw it I'm not waiting anymore......make a purchase and a day later what you've been waiting for is now available...I bought my 9 Shield at MSRP at SL Gunshop in Mason NH and then a week later Shooters Outpost about 20 minutes from my house gets hundreds of them in at 399....lesson learned...in Shooters I trust. Best buying power in Southern NH

Lol...it never fails. I'm happy with my choice. I don't think I paid nearly as much as others have for the .40c and I do like the way it fits my hand over the Shield. Also as previously mentioned, I like its versatility.

2tango2 · #24 03-22-2013, 05:32 PM

The compacts are nice for sure! Congrats! Four Seasons?

Dnizzle80 · #25 03-22-2013, 06:07 PM

M&M Plimoth Outfitters in Plymouth, MA

Pants · #26 03-22-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonm43

Funny u say that that's exactly what I did we'll I traded my 9shield for a 9c then 2 weeks later got the shield 40 . I am one of the safety lovers and while I carry with safety off I like having one for holstering and handeling so that's why I got the shield again

Yeah, I liked the safety option on the Shield, that was definitely a solid plus. How do you like the Shield 40? I just sold my FS 40 and picked up a 45c. Yeah, I know I said I didn't like the capacity of the Shield, but I feel a lot more confident with 8 230 gr .45s over 8 124 gr 9's. Maybe it's just me! ha

Besides, we're in craptastic MA and we can't get hi caps for our M&P's.

gym · #27 03-23-2013, 05:05 PM

Sold my 40 shield, hated it, got a 9c. Too long to pocket carry, and not enough rounds. May as well carry a revolver, or my XDS. it has more power and is the same size, minus 1 round with standard mag. 8 with the extended. The 9c, is a "real gun" you can still pocket carry it if you pocket carried the shield, neither one are really small enough.Throw a remora on the M&P and you can IWB it all day

Der Biermeister · #28 03-23-2013, 08:18 PM

Well I love my 40 Shield, and as for "not enough rounds" - this is my self defense gun on the extremely remote chance that I'll ever need to pull it. If I can't drop the perp with 8 rounds, I've got no business carrying the thing. My zombie guns stay at home.

Jasonm43 · #29 03-23-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

Yeah, I liked the safety option on the Shield, that was definitely a solid plus. How do you like the Shield 40? I just sold my FS 40 and picked up a 45c. Yeah, I know I said I didn't like the capacity of the Shield, but I feel a lot more confident with 8 230 gr .45s over 8 124 gr 9's. Maybe it's just me! ha

Besides, we're in craptastic MA and we can't get hi caps for our M&P's.

Well if u ask me the 40 is the way to go as far as shields go the recoil is the same as the shield 9 yeah I agree 7 rounds of 40 is a lil shy of what I like however I'd rather have 7 rounds of 40 on me than 10 rounds of 45 sitting at home in the safe .. It carries nice and that what it is to me a carry gun not a range gun. Every time I go shooting I shoot 50 rounds out of the shield then my 7 carry rounds then I shoot my ( fun to shoot guns) if u ask me it's great at what I want it to do if ur buying it to shoot it its not worth it buy a c or full leave the shield for defense...