Anyone have the new performance center shield 9 ?

[cptrick3]

I don't understand night sights. If I'm firing my Shield at night it's an emergency situation and point and shoot.

 

[Batchs]

Love mine! ive had a shield ever since they came out. Bought thr PC shield last week and it is a better version of a great carry gun! The sights and trigger are worth the extra bucks. Ported barrel dose'nt seem to make alot of difference for me. Accuracy seems to be a bit better but i'm almost sure thats the trigger.

 

[M5RahuL]

Hmm.. I bought the third version.. Came with night sights and 2 extended 8 round mags, and one flush 7 rounder.. price $449 cash, and out the door at my LGS

 

[Mister X]

Hickock shot it and didn't complain about the particles. Watch the youtube videos.

But, Hickok45 never shot it from any compressed or retention positions without safety glasses on.

"Some of you probably aren't going to be comfortable with it, aren't going to like it, but we have to address it, because it's reality....

The majority of armed conflicts occur within 10-15 feet...at a maximum. Half of those take place inside of what we call "the hole", that double arms length or six feet or closer."

- Dave Spaulding

If you could completely care less about personal defense readiness, then that quote is irrelevant to you. However, if you conceal carry and having the ability to effectively protect yourself and your family & friends is a high priority, I would take heed of Mr. Spaulding's words since he is absolutely correct in his assertion that the majority of civilian defense encounters occur at close quarters. There are numerous statistics to verify the legitimacy of his claim.

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In such scenarios, firing from a compressed or retention position being the most effective method is relatively common. And while not an over-riding, paramount or primary concern, porting could still cause serious problems such as vision impairment from vented gas/gunpowder particles making contact with the eyes, thereby interfering with your ability to effectively respond to the assault or even sustaining permanent eye damage should you survive. And even if the potential negative consequences are not guaranteed to occur, it is still an important consideration nonetheless. Every reputable instructors says the same thing.

Most people who buy a gun like the Shield, purchase it as a carry weapon for self-defense purposes, but regarding those more important issues and skill-sets in ECQ scenarios, such as developing reactive integrated unarmed defense skills that are often needed to deal with the initial assault and to be able to access and properly deploy your weapon, proper use and application of the firearm in the context of ECQ's as well as understanding and incorporating footwork and movement etc., ... I wonder how many on here are actually training in and/or have sought out professional instruction in those particularly important areas to be as prepared as possible for the most likely defense scenarios they would encounter.

 

[HandLoader]

Got mine a few weeks back at Cabela's in Hammond, IN. They will transfer one from their warehouse if you ask. Fired about 150 rounds thru it. Feels great. Sights and trigger really nice. Really easy to field strip and clean. Very little muzzle lift like everyone says. Shooting it again in a couple weeks with a bunch of hand loads.

 

[hexnut]

I have the ported 9mm. I have around 300 trouble free rounds through it. I love the ported barrel. I have fired this gun in every position with the exception of under my chin and have had no problem with hot gas from the ports. You are not blinded from the flash either. Get out and enjoy this fine gun from S&W. Oh the trigger is great as well. I do like night sights a little better but these fiber optic sights work pretty good. Especially out side in bright light.

 

[HandLoader]

I recognize it's possible for particles from the muzzle can come back into your face, especially with a short, ported barrel. But let me tell you, I personally see no difference in my PC 9 and my full size 1911 45 ACP. When I'm done at the range my face has specs all over it. I have to wash off in the bathroom before hitting the road. A lot of this also has to do with the powder type, amount of powder, and bullet weight. Factory loads aren't any different either.

Bottom line is, in a personal defense situation the fewer, more accurately rounds fired, the less chance particle or muzzle flash will be an issue. I feel more comfortable putting shots on target with this gun than any other I have fired.

 

[mastergriller]

I just purchased the p/c shield in a 9mm but haven't shot it yet. I already have the regular shield. I didn't care to much about the ported barrel, so if I don't like it I will just try it with a non-ported barrel. I still get the fiber optic sights and the better trigger and a lightened slide. Also I think that if you shoot IDPA they don't allow ported barrels

 

[handejector]

I just spent a lot of time cleaning up this mess.

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