Are you happy with your Shield???

[Horn]

Can She Rack One?

I'm asking this because my wife wants a M&P Shield 9mm...

Thanks in advance...

This may be like so many people seeing a certain breed of dog win the Westminster Dog Show and want one....without knowing why that breed was developed. (Their purpose)
Most women can't rack one as well as many small semis. You might be sure of this first. She may wind up with a revolver instead.
Hope she finds the perfect piece for her.
Poli Viejo

 

[Horn]

About the G43

I'm left-eye dominant.
Shoot a handgun right handed but move it a bit so it lines up with the left eye.
Shoot a rifle/shotgun left handed. Have to reach over if it's a bolt-action.
First AR15 had a coiled snake on the side, don't remember the name.
Second AR15 was a Stag Arms. Ordered a left-hand version. Had nothing but trouble with it and sold it. Then decided I didn't like AR15s. Would rather have a Mini-14 or an SKS.

Enough of this, tell me about the Glock 43. Is it a single stack? Bigger or smaller than the Shield 9? I am familiar with Glocks, was required to carry one as a duty weapon. Carried G17, G19, G21. I don't think the G43 had come out back then.

If you're familiar with Glocks you may prefer the G43. I have one along with my two Shields, a Sig P320 Compact, Ruger LC9s Pro
and a G26. (G26 Brass to the face) Like I said, check out the G43 and for one thing (I did this) you can get a LaserMax Guide Rod Laser that replaces the factory guide rod. ($$) Works like a charm with the laser beam out right under the barrel. My G43 is perfect and the Glock sights are fine.
I think you'll choose the G43.
A bit cool here in Green Valley. (AZ) Do you still get some earth
quake rumbles there. When I lived about six miles near Palominas
never felt one__but right in Bisbee?

 

[SickMAK90]

Yes I am.

Smith and Wesson Shield shooting - YouTube

 

[Spartan 2]

When mine was new I took it to the range with 100 rounds.Had a FTF on round 97 and it had a light primer strike. Someone mentioned to clean the firing pin channel. I did so and found some junk in there. Cleaned it and 800 rounds later no problems at all.

 

[Spartan 2]

Most guys have already said the things I would have (love it), but I have to add one thing. The best $6 you can spend for it is the Hogue slide-on grip Amazon.com : Hogue Rubber Grip Handall Jr. Small Size Grip Sleeve : Gun Grips : Sports & [email]Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com[/email]/images/I/41WdzwMHQnL.@@AMEPARAM@@41WdzwMHQnL
Even with my small hands it was amazing how much it helped.

I have one on my Shield and my Glock 19 Love em!

 

[kye4some]

Liked it so much

I bought another

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[Dvan34]

As several have stated racking the slide can be a problem. You will probably assist her in field-stripping, cleaning and maintenance. The springs are very strong. I suggest that you buy the UpLula to load the magazines. I've had mine nearly 3 years and those mags haven't got any easier to load. Other than that the Shield is easy to carry and conceal and is a great pistol. One more suggestion let your wife try out several pistols before deciding. Test fire, load mags, etc.. For a woman carry and concealment could be a problem as would any 9mm. Take your time go to a gun shop and range.You can find the UpLula online at Amazon for a reasonable price. It works with any 9mm, .40 or .45 caliber semi-auto pistol. I do not recommend the Makershot mag loader.

 

[Dvan34]

You can find the UpLula online at Amazon for a reasonable price. It works with any 9mm, .40 or .45 caliber semi-auto pistol. I do not recommend the Makershot mag loader.

 

[Skeeter87]

My first Shield was a 40 and while I liked the way the gun felt in my hand once I pulled the trigger I hated it. It was the worst shooting 40 I've ever had. Quickly sold it and stayed with my Glock 27. My gf's brother bought a Shield 9 as his first handgun and primary CCW. After shooting his I decided to buy a Shield 9 myself for my primary CCW.

So to answer your question yes I'm happy with my Shield. I'm so happy with it that this past Monday I came across a deal on a Shield 9 that I just couldn't pass up. So now I have two Shield 9's

 

[rpsawin]

The more I shoot it the better I like it. Due to the size of my hands I use 8 round mags with the mag grip extensions attached. I also find I have best results with 124 grain ammo.


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[Iversn1]

its actually mine and my dads favorite gun to shoot at the range. Its the gun I am most accurate with.

plus they are going for $360

 

[exdetsgt]

Horn: No earthquakes yet in Bisbee; however, last week I noticed the water in several toilet bowls was gently moving.

 

[M5RahuL]

For all the people who have a hard time racking the Shield, buy this : [ame]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EVHQT8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/ame]

This SS guide rod will make it super easy to rack.

 

[jim46ok]

For all the people who have a hard time racking the Shield, buy this : [ame]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EVHQT8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/ame]

This SS guide rod will make it super easy to rack.

A little pricey. A little better here: Smith and Wesson SD9VE / SD40VE Stainless Steel Guide Rod | eBay