Another super serious Shield problem! Must read!

[shipwreck]

Ok, I've had my Shield for almost 2 weeks now. It shoots fine... But....

With all the out of battery problems, and other issues being reported. I shot it again... I discovered a serious problem with the gun and wanted to warn everyone...

Beware! When standing on the shooting range this morning, I discovered something horrible...

If I close both or my eyes while holding the Shield in a shooting position, I cannot see the target. However, if I grab one of my Beretta 92s and just barely peak at the target with one eye, then I can see enough of the target to fire the gun with accuracy.

BUT, when I hold the Shield again and close both eyes completely, I just can't see a darn thing.

I will attempt to make a you tube video of this as soon as I can, because I find it to be a serious flaw with this gun. I've also contacted S&W directly. They have issued a call tag for my weapon, and it's being sent off today with overnight shipping. They are extremely panicked and they want to have the gun in their hands as soon as possible.

I don't want to take any chances, so I've decided to let the professionals take a look at the gun to see if this can be replicated at S&W headquarters!.

I will be posting this warning on EVERY gun forum I am a member of, in order to get the word out to everyone. Owners of Kahr firearms who inexplicably hate the new Shield will also receive a certified copy of my warning through registered mail sent through the US Postal Service! I don't want to miss anyone.

I am just SO, SO glad I discovered this flaw in the Shield before I needed to use my weapon in a self defense situation.

You have been warned!

 

[shipwreck]

 

[Moonman]

You just need to practice more shooting at night with your eyes closed, like the Blind Golfer.

 

[Rick622]

LOL---I was cracking up I don't own a shield but I you got me

 

[mbliss57]

LOL )) Nice one

 

[xICEMANx]

Hilarious. Well played sir.

 

[Dean1818]

Nice.......Fellow Texan sense of humor!

 

[growr]

Now THAT is a serious condition!! Be sure to warn everyone quickly. Did your frame crack during this also? I heard about this on another forum, that frames are cracking with your eyes closed....sometime with only one eye partially open as well!!!

Thanks for the good laugh.....

Randy

 

[shipwreck]

Man, I am getting seriously upset here!

When I got home, I discovered another problem!!!

When I turn my Sony LCD tv on, if I put my fingers in my ear, I can't hear a damn thing. But if I turn my Samsung LCD tv on in my bedroom and I sit down, I can hear everything just fine.

I'm going call the company. There is no excuse for this shoddy workmanship....

 

[Shielded]

Classic LOL

 

[kris7047th]

You are SOooooo baaad

Love this thread !!





Now I know why you call yourself Shipwreck .. lol

 

[TeaQue]

 

[blujax01]

Yet another failure of the Shield. The grip angle is faulty.

If I hold it like a Glock, I 'bout shoot myself in the toes!

 

[Deezil]

Ok, I've had my Shield for almost 2 weeks now. It shoots fine... But....

With all the out of battery problems, and other issues being reported. I shot it again... I discovered a serious problem with the gun and wanted to warn everyone...

Beware! When standing on the shooting range this morning, I discovered something horrible...

If I close both or my eyes while holding the Shield in a shooting position, I cannot see the target. However, if I grab one of my Beretta 92s and just barely peak at the target with one eye, then I can see enough of the target to fire the gun with accuracy.

BUT, when I hold the Shield again and close both eyes completely, I just can't see a darn thing.

I will attempt to make a you tube video of this as soon as I can, because I find it to be a serious flaw with this gun. I've also contacted S&W directly. They have issued a call tag for my weapon, and it's being sent off today with overnight shipping. They are extremely panicked and they want to have the gun in their hands as soon as possible.

I don't want to take any chances, so I've decided to let the professionals take a look at the gun to see if this can be replicated at S&W headquarters!.

I will be posting this warning on EVERY gun forum I am a member of, in order to get the word out to everyone. Owners of Kahr firearms who inexplicably hate the new Shield will also receive a certified copy of my warning through registered mail sent through the US Postal Service! I don't want to miss anyone.

I am just SO, SO glad I discovered this flaw in the Shield before I needed to use my weapon in a self defense situation.

You have been warned!

OMG!!!!!!

When I read this thread, I dropped what i was doing and ran right home to see if I was having the same issue. Grabbed my Shield and drove straight to the range.............

I was totally shocked to see that I could EXACTLY reproduce the problem you mentioned....... What in the HELL was S&W thinking releasing such a dangerous firearm to the general public.
I am appalled....and just to show how mad I am, I am going to shoot this damned thing till it falls apart...... that will show em.
I will update you in 10 or 20 years when that actually happens.

 

[blackdeuce]

I tried the double blind test and discovered that I have a faulty toilet!

 

[shipwreck]

OMG!!!!!!

When I read this thread, I dropped what i was doing and ran right home to see if I was having the same issue. Grabbed my Shield and drove straight to the range.............

I was totally shocked to see that I could EXACTLY reproduce the problem you mentioned....... What in the HELL was S&W thinking releasing such a dangerous firearm to the general public.
I am appalled....and just to show how mad I am, I am going to shoot this damned thing till it falls apart...... that will show em.
I will update you in 10 or 20 years when that actually happens.

I knew this would turn into an epidemic. We must put a stop to this. Who's down for a road trip to S&W to handle this in person?

If only I could find my car keys

 

[haris1]

SHIELD PROBLEM IS JUST LIKE RANDALL KNIVES

I own a Randall Stilletto and whenever I hold it by the blade
with the Leather wrapped handle facing away from me and
thrust the blade twoard me, I have cut my hands to shreads and penetrated my abdomen. I have since sold all these defective knives that only work in one direction!!!!!

 

[kudzu3]

OH NO!!! I just checked my KAHR, same problem! What must I do?

 

[kris7047th]

OH NO!!! I just checked my KAHR, same problem! What must I do?

Sell it and buy a Shield ? lol

 

[Ranger98]

Sounds like a pretty good product liability claim to me, All us Shield owners need to get in touch with CAJUNLAWYER and see if he thinks we have a case for a class action complaint.