Any Dept go with new 2.0 gun?????

[triaxle]

I know a lot do use the M/P but has any stayed with Smith and got the new 2.0 ??? Back a few months ago I did pick up a new 2.0 M/P 40 cal with night sights and 3 mags it also had a different SKU number it was a contract gun but I do not know for who . got it for 345 new

 

[Dave270]

I know our local Sheriff's Office has switched to the Shield 2.0 .40 caliber.. My brother said he was issued one when he went for qualifications the first of December...Seems like everyone like them and no problems yet....

 

[catcus-jack]

The Sheriff issued a Shield for a duty pistol? I would need to see proof of that before I believed it.If it is true it is a poor choice for a duty pistol.

 

[triaxle]

You would think a lot of dept that went to M/P, 5 or 6 years ago would be up grading to the newer guns , but i never see or read much about this .

 

[Dave270]

The Sheriff issued a Shield for a duty pistol? I would need to see proof of that before I believed it.If it is true it is a poor choice for a duty pistol.

Well catcus... you are going to have to take my word for it, that is unless you want to drive down here and check it out for yourself. I looked at my brothers new issue, and it is indeed a Shield 2.0 in .40 caliber.. So, if you are not going to make a trip to Florida, I guess you will just have to not believe it...

 

[catcus-jack]

Pictures will do.What dept in Fla.is it?

 

[Dave270]

Pictures will do.What dept in Fla.is it?

Manatee County Sheriff's Office...

 

[theextreme24]

Using 7 rounders, let's say they carry 7+1 with 3 spare mags. That's a total of 29 rounds. That's 2 less than a full size .40 with 1 spare mag.

 

[catcus-jack]

With that capacity give me a 1911 45 acp with 8 ÷1 .

 

[Cheapskait]

I'd think a 40 Shield would make a fine duty gun for a detective or other plainclothes type. But on a duty belt, it would look ridiculously small.

 

[msnyder755]

Looking at Firearms of the USA they issue M&P 40 but doesn't designate shield or fs. Looking at thier uniform and appearance document issued this past sept. they issue 2.5 inch basket weave duty belt. Comparing pictures on facebook knowing the size of their duty belts no it's not a shield.

However, they may issue them for plainclothes, detectives, parole, juvenile officers etc. Those who are less likely to get into a firefight or need small for concealment purposes. It's not uncommon to have different issue for different divisions.

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[usmc2427765]

I think Sig and Glock still have the lions share of the market.

 

[triaxle]

Most if the L/E around me are Glock and some Sig.

 

[boingboing]

Looking at Firearms of the USA they issue M&P 40 but doesn't designate shield or fs. Looking at thier uniform and appearance document issued this past sept. they issue 2.5 inch basket weave duty belt. Comparing pictures on facebook knowing the size of their duty belts no it's not a shield.

However, they may issue them for plainclothes, detectives, parole, juvenile officers etc. Those who are less likely to get into a firefight or need small for concealment purposes. It's not uncommon to have different issue for different divisions.

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Maybe it's an issued BUG or off duty gun?

 

[msnyder755]

Maybe it's an issued BUG or off duty gun?

Could be, just an unusual choice for a duty weapon but we have all seen wierd stuff from time to time. The kind of stuff that makes you go "huh"[emoji38]

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[triaxle]

Let hear some more info on the Smith 2.0 guns , some places half to be getting them issue to them . Lets hear about them .

 

[stavey]

Would NOT want to carry a shield as my primary. Hell it's not even enough capacity to make it a viable edc in my opinion. I'll stick with the 9c or LARGER for capacity. That police department is at a great disadvantage in my opinion.

 

[markmiela]

Would NOT want to carry a shield as my primary. Hell it's not even enough capacity to make it a viable edc in my opinion. I'll stick with the 9c or LARGER for capacity. That police department is at a great disadvantage in my opinion.

Easy for you to say since you probably live in free America. Some of us can only have 10+1 so the Shield is as good option.


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[K Frame Keith]

Back in the mid to late eighties my Agency carried the HK P7M8 as a duty weapon. Small but effective; never really concerned myself with how it looked on my belt.

 

[Balright]

So is law enforcement limited to the 10rds also? Probably not it's never a good thing to be under gunned just curious if that's the case think I'd find another job