any nnew Shield 4" range report

[song dog]

I like it, wished it had a safety, a 1911 thing, we use concealed carry guns for grins & giggles fun shoots on steel @ the club. My shield has factory white 3 dot, can't wait to see the fiber optics sights that's non ported.

Now, how long will it take for production of a 4" Kydex holster?

 

[Motorsporting]

I have one, and it's been great so far (about 300 rounds through it, including ~50 various hollow points). I'm a better shot with it than my 1.0 Shield, which isn't saying much based on all the differences. I have been able to get 18/20 in a 6" circle at 45' twice now. I don't care for the fiber optics; they're fine in good light, but anything remotely dark and they suck. Plus, it appears they do not fit the slide well - the base of the rear sight sticks beyond the dovetail/slide (both guns at my LGS had this problem). It's only visual, but it could snag on things ... I will replace them with Ameriglo Hackathorn's soon.

I am going to order a Keeper's Concealment "Errand" for it; some of the other holster makers I tried are not up and running the 4" yet.

 

[galena]

Shield 4" Range Report

Funny you should ask. Today was my first outing with my new 4" Shield and I am very satisfied with it. I fired 21 shots, 7 at 7 yrds, 7 at 15 yrds, and 7 at 25, basically rapid fire - shot as soon I I had a sight picture. Don't ask about the high left shot, it got away from me at 25. First pistol with fiber optic sights but they are very visible and I think I can get used to them. I think it is a 'keeper'.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

As far as a holster. A leather belt slide for a 1911 will solve all your problems.

 

[bobbb]

Vedder is making holsters for the 4" now.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I carry all three Shields(9-40-45) in my my 1911 leather belt slide holster. All are held snug and disappear under an untucked shirt. Got the plastic kydex IWB holsters but soon tired of them rubbing my side. Besides leather is classier.

 

[mike1956]

Yesterday, I picked up my Performance Center Shield 45 with 4" barrel and milled RMR-ready slide.

The first shot out of the gun was a hit on the seven inch steel plate at thirty five yards. Moving up to fifteen yards, I ran a warm-up mag slowly, then did a seven rounder has fast as I could pull the trigger, one miss.

The trigger isn't noticeably different than the previous Shield 2.0 offerings, which isn't a detraction, since it is already excellent.

The fiber optic sights are a big improvement on the already excellent standard Shield offering. The front sight post is much narrower, which I like. The fiber optic enhances ability to quickly pull up a great sight picture, whether using MT or threat focused. If I ever decide to become a plate competitor, this will definitely be the set-up.

The additional heft afforded by the four-inch barrel cuts down noticeably on muzzle recoil lift and recovery time.

I'm in no big rush to get the RMR installed and set up. This gun is great just the way it is.

So far, I would easily recommend this over the standard Shield 45 offering. The extra money is, IMO well worth the enhancements.

I have quite a bit going on the next few days, but I'll get more pics and reviews up when I get a holster built for it and the RMR installed.

 

[sirgarreth]

Slide Holster

If you don't mind, can you please let me know the mfg and model of the holster you are using? Thank you.

I carry all three Shields(9-40-45) in my my 1911 leather belt slide holster. All are held snug and disappear under an untucked shirt. Got the plastic kydex IWB holsters but soon tired of them rubbing my side. Besides leather is classier.

 

[Doug M.]

The photos of the ones on the S&W website seem to show an RMR, but I am not sure. Do they come with one? If that's not an RMR, I would rather just have the milled slide and get an RMR to add. I am not a fan of fiber optics, and would have to change the sights. I am inclined to either XS Big dots or a standard dot with a .156" 10-8 rear. Given that the optic will be primary, the Big Dots are probably better as a backup, maybe at suppressor height.

 

[Tim5164]

Yesterday, I picked up my Performance Center Shield 45 with 4" barrel and milled RMR-ready slide.

The first shot out of the gun was a hit on the seven inch steel plate at thirty five yards. Moving up to fifteen yards, I ran a warm-up mag slowly, then did a seven rounder has fast as I could pull the trigger, one miss.

The trigger isn't noticeably different than the previous Shield 2.0 offerings, which isn't a detraction, since it is already excellent.

The fiber optic sights are a big improvement on the already excellent standard Shield offering. The front sight post is much narrower, which I like. The fiber optic enhances ability to quickly pull up a great sight picture, whether using MT or threat focused. If I ever decide to become a plate competitor, this will definitely be the set-up.

The additional heft afforded by the four-inch barrel cuts down noticeably on muzzle recoil lift and recovery time.

I'm in no big rush to get the RMR installed and set up. This gun is great just the way it is.

So far, I would easily recommend this over the standard Shield 45 offering. The extra money is, IMO well worth the enhancements.

I have quite a bit going on the next few days, but I'll get more pics and reviews up when I get a holster built for it and the RMR installed.

Did your shield come with the optic already installed or did you buy the base model and getting it milled for a different optic?

I bought the base model 9mm and now I'm looking to buy the 45 acp optic ready.
Thanks

 

[shell627]

Yesterday, I picked up my Performance Center Shield 45 with 4" barrel and milled RMR-ready slide.

The first shot out of the gun was a hit on the seven inch steel plate at thirty five yards. Moving up to fifteen yards, I ran a warm-up mag slowly, then did a seven rounder has fast as I could pull the trigger, one miss.

The trigger isn't noticeably different than the previous Shield 2.0 offerings, which isn't a detraction, since it is already excellen
The fiber optic sights are a big improvement on the already excellent standard Shield offering. The front sight post is much narrower, which I like. The fiber optic enhances ability to quickly pull up a great sight picture, whether using MT or threat focused. If I ever decide to become a plate competitor, this will definitely be the set-up.

The additional heft afforded by the four-inch barrel cuts down noticeably on muzzle recoil lift and recovery time.

I'm in no big rush to get the RMR installed and set up. This gun is great just the way it is.

So far, I would easily recommend this over the standard Shield 45 offering. The extra money is, IMO well worth the enhancements.

I have quite a bit going on the next few days, but I'll get more pics and reviews up when I get a holster built for it and the RMR installed.

What brand red dot is the pistol milled for?

 

[Texan40]

I am interested in this configuration. Does the entry level 4 inch barrel have the milled slide for the red dot sight?

 

[royal barnes]

As far as a holster. A leather belt slide for a 1911 will solve all your problems.

I have two 1911 belt slides and neither will work with optic equipped shield. Standard model does just fine.

 

[royal barnes]

What brand red dot is the pistol milled for?

Shield. Not to be confused with the pistol.

 

[royal barnes]

DARA Holsters in Wendell, NC makes iwb and owb kydex holsters for the Shield with and without optics. They make a good holster for the money. Mail order only. I drive past the shop daily but they don't do walk in.