My dad has one of the first ones, he bought it the week that they came out in April of 2012. It's the only handgun he has so it is his everyday carry and range gun. He has well over 6,000 rounds through it with the only issue he has had being the white dot falling out of the front sight as well.
Are you happy with your Shield???
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BigJoe Rooo
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I have not shot mine since the first week of owning mine. Which was A few weeks ago. I took my former boss with me we took turns between the shield and his old S&W 357. The following weekend he went to a gun show and traded in his Kal for the shield. He lives in the country and has a back yard range. He said the springs do loosen up a little after a couple of thousand rounds.
mustangman
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Bought my Shield .40 back in Jan. and couldn't be happier. Only have about 600 rounds through it, but it has been flawless with assorted 165 & 180 gr., FMJ & JHPs. It goes with me every time I leave the house.
Marie13
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OP, has your wife shot the Shield yet? I love, love, love mine. I carry on body (AIWB) and can carry it all day without a problem. Took me several months (I've only been shooting for a few years, new gun owner summer 2013) to get used to the trigger, but I'm pretty good at self-defense distances (4-7 yards), which is what it's for. I'm actually more accurate with it than with my M&P 9FS.
I think I've got about 1600 rounds, maybe more through mine. Fits my hand very well. I know a lot of women who carry them. Recoil isn't very bad. Highly recommended. Have your wife rent one first before buying.
I think I've got about 1600 rounds, maybe more through mine. Fits my hand very well. I know a lot of women who carry them. Recoil isn't very bad. Highly recommended. Have your wife rent one first before buying.
mikeyland
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Love my 9mm shield when I carry
bdickers
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I had both a Shield and a M&P Pro in 9mm. They worked fine, but neither one fit me well enough to keep. Sold them and went back to all steel 1911's. I guess polymer pistols are just not for me.
shotguntom
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I have the newer NTS version of the shield in 9MM Ran 500 rounds thru the gun with no change from stock, other than talon grips. Two ftf with WW white box ammo. Light primer hits. They occurred in the first 150 rounds. None it the following 350 rounds.
The trigger was gritty and heavy, with no real improvement even after 500 rounds. I installed the Apex duty/carry kit. FANTASTIC Improvement in every way. Ran 100 flawless, accurate rounds thru the gun Wednesday. I have Ameriglo I dot pro sights heading my way, as my 60 year old eyes need some help. Stock sights arent the best for me.
I've already removed the front and rear sights. The front was a bigger pain to get out than the rear. I think that will about do it for my modifications. I will carry this gun often, im certain of it. Home run S&W!!
The trigger was gritty and heavy, with no real improvement even after 500 rounds. I installed the Apex duty/carry kit. FANTASTIC Improvement in every way. Ran 100 flawless, accurate rounds thru the gun Wednesday. I have Ameriglo I dot pro sights heading my way, as my 60 year old eyes need some help. Stock sights arent the best for me.
I've already removed the front and rear sights. The front was a bigger pain to get out than the rear. I think that will about do it for my modifications. I will carry this gun often, im certain of it. Home run S&W!!
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Like others have stated, the Shield takes a little more elbow grease to rack the slide. If you think dropping the slide by using the Slide Stop lever will be an alternative to putting a round in the chamber, then plan on adding even more elbow grease because that's stiff too. Then when it comes to loading the magazine by hand, plan on having a hard time and sore fingers... Those 3 things are my only gripe about the Shield, and it's kind of nudging me towards looking for a new CCW.
PLEASE have your wife attempt to operate the firearm before purchasing it.
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Bud33
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Loading and racking can be troublesome but with this , all is good!
That's a Handi-Racker on the left and a UpLULA on the right.
That's a Handi-Racker on the left and a UpLULA on the right.
Marie13
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I don't know why anyone would load mags by hand when UpLulas exist! I recently introduced several people in their 60s, who have arthritis, to UpLulas. They saw me loading mags while shooting and were very interested. They borrowed mine, and were amazed they could load mags without hurting their thumbs. They bought one at the range before leaving. I have carpal tunnel, so I've used an UpLula since day one of getting my first pistol in 2013.
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oldIrish
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Had my Shield 40 two years now. XS Big dot sight, Pearce mag extensions on the larger mags, and its my everyday carry. After two years and probably 3000-3500 rounds, still stiff. Not an issue for me, but my wife still struggles to rack it. With a Foxx IWB holster, it just disappears. I shoot the FS 40 with pretty good accuracy. The Pearce extensions allowed me to control the Shield just about as well. It will never become my wife's gun until she gets a stronger grip or it loosens up.
Picked up a Shield in 9mm for the wife. Have about 600rds through it to date. Have mainly put WWB through it and have at least 1 stovepipe per 100rds. Initially thought the wife was limp-wristing, but starting experiencing stovepipes myself when I fired it. Not giving up hope just yet, I really like the little pistol.
Any ideas about the stovepipes? Weak WWB ammo? Strong recoil spring, or both?
Any ideas about the stovepipes? Weak WWB ammo? Strong recoil spring, or both?
batman66
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I just bought one. I sold my Nano and bought the Shield. Too many FTE's with the Nano. I haven't fired the Shield yet. but am going to on my next day off. I will let you know how it performs.
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I don't like the fact that I have to spend $30-$35 dollars on and have to use an external tool for something as simple as loading a magazine. I could understand things getting a bit stiff while trying to get the last round or two in, but, at least for me, it feels that way for damn near every round...
shotguntom
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I have 6 magazines for my shield. One 8 round and 5 7 round mags.
All were extremely difficult to load at first. After leaving them loaded for several days and shooting 800 rounds thru the gun, they ALL load alot easier. Patience grasshopper
All were extremely difficult to load at first. After leaving them loaded for several days and shooting 800 rounds thru the gun, they ALL load alot easier. Patience grasshopper
Uplula's are great to have anyway even when the mags are easy to load after a few 100 rounds with any mag your finger tips can get a little tired of it .
Best money I've spent and the only thing that bothers me is I waited so long to get one .
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