7 or 8 rd. Mag in your Shield 9 for CCW?

[Yankee Bill]

I'm going to be picking up a 9mm Shield to use as another CCW gun. I'm interested in seeing how many folks actually prefer the 8 rd. mag for CCW.

Appreciate any input you may have.

YB

 

[STCM(SW)]

If my wife lets me CC it, the 8.
She likes the 7, smaller hands....

 

[roadcykler]

I use the 8 round due to the extra length for gripping purposes. I don't think it makes hardly any difference in concealment due to the position and angle of the grip.

 

[DocSunShine]

Flush fit mag on the Shield, feels just as good in my hand and allows for extra concealability, I pocket carry my Shield 75% of the time.

 

[mmesa005]

My larger hands prefer the 8 round magazine.

 

[CaptRon956]

My medium sized hands like the 8 rnd mag....

 

[D-Hop]

I would have to say whatever you are more comfortable with. I went through the same thing with my mp40c. Weather are not to cc with the extended mag. At first I carried with the extended mag but after several rounds of practice I'm just as comfortable without the extended mag. I do prefer to cc without the extended mag as a with this gun I carry iwb at 5 o'clock

 

[mustangman]

Extended mag with Pearce extension. Extra round, feels good in the hand, and no problem concealing it. Works for me.

 

[NoogMan]

All of my 7 rounders have Pearce extensions for my large hands. I've carried with both the 7 and 8..........gonna stick with the 8 round mag because I see little, if any difference between the 7 round (with Pearce) and the 8 round with regard to "printing".

 

[skeeter7]

When I pocket carry, I always use the flush fit mag. If I carry IWB, then I use the extended mag sometimes.

 

[cracker57]

The gun has the 7 rnd in it and the 8 rnd is with me. the 8 rnd hits the palm and will not drop free if a reload would be needed but the 7 rnd does not touch the palm and does drop free.

 

[Yankee Bill]

Appreciate your comments folks. I probably should have also specified in my OP that I will primarily be carrying this gun IWB, and occasionally OWB. I don't pocket carry personally (just my preference), but I enjoy hearing everyone's input all the same.

YB

 

[randyr5]

7 with the Pearce for me.

 

[tbgunner88]

I use the flush fit magazine for concealed carry, every little but helps when it comes to concealment.

 

[RobzGuns]

My 8 round mag has only been used at the 1st range session and in the box ever since.
I mostly Pocket carry and very rarely carry IWB (in a Remora). Since you're going to be carrying IWB, as long as the extended mag doesn't print, go with the extra round.

 

[macski222]

7 rounder with pearce extension, IWB.

 

[RandyX]

I prefer the 8 rd., both the 7 and 8 have pearce extensions .

 

[kthom]

I have one 7 round mag and four 8 rounders. I always carry one of the 8 round mags. I carry concealed in a good IWB holster, and I have found no real benefit when carrying with a 7 rounder in place. It's easier to get a good grip when drawing from the holster, the gun fits my hand better, I shoot better, and there are no negatives for me with the 8 rounder. We are all different and carry different ways. So that makes the choice a personal one.

 

[Pilot172P]

I carry the 8 rd almost all the time. It conceals fine for me and I like having the extra round and full grip. The 7 rd does feel smaller though and less likely to get caught on something like a chair back. It depends how it fits you in your holster setup. Try the 8 rd and see if it's ok for you.

 

[B0308]

FWIW, I IWB the Shield with the factory 7rnd magazine in-place, 8rnd magazine in a single carrier for reload as needed. YMMV

 

[MP Mine]

I plan on carrying with the 8 rounder. My aim was off with the pinky hanging free. Pearce extension just showed up today and that feels real nice on the 7 rd mag!

I'm reading some put the Pearce on the 8 rounder, may have to try that out too!

 

[uechikid]

Can't get a CCW here, but when I practice I use 8 round mags. I like the feel of the 8s over the 7s.

 

[Rpg]

Use the one that flawlessly runs 100 rounds of your sd ammo.

If they both pass that test, use the one that feels best.

By then, you'll know the answer to your question

 

[SpartyME]

Pearce grip on the shorter mag gives me a more secure grip than the extended mag.

 

[Sqhertz]

I prefer to carry with the 7 round and the 8 as the spare. Tried the Pearce grip and prefer the stock base plates. Iwb 3-4 o'clock. Ymmv

 

[gunfighter48]

I carry the 8 round mag. I like the extra length for my pinky finger to rest on. Plus it gives me 9 rounds total, never know when that extra round might be needed!

 

[YNC(AW) TangoCharlie]

My wife and I each have a Shield. She prefers the 7 round magazines, because she says the extra length pinches her pinkie finger. I prefer the 8 rounder because my hands are larger, so we just swapped and we're both happy.

 

[Donn]

Do yourself a favor. Practice and get comfortable with both. You might need the shorty one day.

 

[Indynick]

I do the same as Skeeter7. When I pocket carry, I always use the flush fit mag. When I carry IWB, I use the extended mag. I always carry an eight round as an extra.

 

[Yankee Bill]

great info folks.
Appreciate it.
YB