Availability of 8-round magazines for the M&P Shield 9 mm

[Destryrides]

I recently purchased my M&P Shield 9 mm and I have been trying to buy additional 8-round magazines for about a month now without success. I ordered two from Arms Unlimited in February and they still haven't gotten any in stock, although when I checked a couple weeks after ordering them they said they'd have them in the following week. That was about three weeks ago. I've also tried everywhere I can think of, both on the Internet and at every local gun store I know of. Most of the on-line sources won't even take orders for them. Has anyone heard about what the problem might be?

 

[Dandecoteau]

The problem is people like you wanting extra magazines. Why do you need extra magazines for a carry gun? If you bought it new, it should have came with a 8 rounder. Realistically I don't think smith and Wesson anticipated people wanting to buy extra magazines. Carry the 7+1 in the gun and the 8 rounder in the pocket. No need for extra magazines with a carry gun. Just my honest opinion. Extra magazines for an AR is a different story...

 

[Grjfer]

The problem is people like you wanting extra magazines. Why do you need extra magazines for a carry gun? If you bought it new, it should have came with a 8 rounder. Realistically I don't think smith and Wesson anticipated people wanting to buy extra magazines. Carry the 7+1 in the gun and the 8 rounder in the pocket. No need for extra magazines with a carry gun. Just my honest opinion. Extra magazines for an AR is a different story...

Wow, did you really say the OP doesn't need extra magazine's? I have a minimum of 6extra mags for any carry weapon I own. Three are designated practice, and 3for carry. Go to any good training class and they require a minimum of 3 mags.

OP, keep searching, they are out there.

 

[CaptRon956]

I have no problems getting 8rnd magazines in Texas... There is an Academy store 2 miles down the street from me that has them in stock for $35.99.... Go ahead & order yourself a couple..

Academy - Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm 8-Round Magazine

 

[RobzGuns]

The problem is people like you wanting extra magazines. Why do you need extra magazines for a carry gun?

Really? Wow...

@Destryrides... Welcome to the Forum and Congrats on getting a great little pistol.
For mags, try Grabagun, MidwayUSA, CDNNSports (to name a few). They don't always have 'em in stock, but each place may have a backorder option to notify you when they come in.
For Grab-a-Gun and CDNN... Sign up for their weekly email lists.

 

[Dandecoteau]

Cmon guys, I'm just messing around giving him a hard time. No hard feelings. Didn't mean for you to take it seriously! If you can make your way to Denver, the cabelas I go to usually has at least 8 or 9 on the shelf. I have 5 extra mags myself. The shield is a great gun, congrats on the purchase

 

[tbgunner88]

Check ebay, several sellers with new in box shield mags with the buy it now option.

 

[hoc9sw]

Wonder if that new member's first and only post got the kind of reception that should be expected???

Anyway, yes, Academy, but also check this site, $30 for 7 or 8 round mags. This is a site / company I use often.

https://www.gtdist.com/products.html?cat=517&manufacturer=Smith+&+Wesson

I think I have 8 or 10 mixed. Makes a range day much easier.

 

[uechikid]

44mag.com has them in stock. 49 available. $24.99 and they use flat rate shipping.

https://www.44mag.com/product/m_p_shield_9mm_magazine_8/smith_and_wesson

 

[Ranger17]

not a Shield owner myself but i have used Greg Cote for a fs mag for my compact. My order at the time was quite reasonable for cost and turned quickly.
Looks like he has 8 rnd mags for 31.95, link below.


SMITH & WESSON FACTORY MAGAZINES : Greg Cote, LLC

 

[Saudade]

Greg's a great supplier!

 

[sarasdad]

I keep getting email notices from Quanticotactical.com and they advertise Shield and Bodyguard mags at 3 for $78. I don't work for them.

 

[Gaucho59]

Shoot Straight had the on sale on their website for $24. I went in the store and bought a couple last week.

 

[Springfield Bob]

8 round mags

Hello Destryides,

In Massachusettes @ ph # 1-413-786-0100 they had what your looking for last week.Give them a call. This weekend they are at a gun show.
I agree with you in having extra 8 round mags. I have used my 9mm shield in matches where extra mags are a most. Don't listen to any jerk who tells you to stick your magazine in your pocket.I carry an eight
rounder in a knife holder on my belt. Good luck & let me know how you made out.
Regards
Bob

 

[NoogMan]

Greg Cote or Botach (if they have some). I've ordered from both with good results.

 

[fishintheblood]

GunBot! useful for many things! GunBot mp mags

 

[MSUDawgs]

i got a few from
Wise Tactical

Smith and Wesson S&W M&P Shield 9mm 8rd Magazine Finger Rest 19936 8 Round 9 mm - Wise Tactical

had them within 3 days of ordering with free shipping

 

[mustangman]

Welcome from Texas! You've got a lot of great suggestions already, but I'll throw this out anyway. Gunwatcher mag search gives you a whole page of links priced lowest to highest.

shield 9mm 8 mags for sale

 

[ZionZR2]

44mag.com has them in stock. 49 available. $24.99 and they use flat rate shipping.

https://www.44mag.com/product/m_p_shield_9mm_magazine_8/smith_and_wesson

Wish I would have seen this post yesturday! I just ordered a couple from ebay for $65 shipped. Oh well.

 

[uthornfan]

I also recommend 44mag.com. I bought extra Shield magazines and they had the best prices I could find.