smithman 10
US Veteran
Underwhelmed by the Shield
I finally found a shop that had a Shield. Already sold but they let me handle it.
I was underwhelmed. Not that it felt bad but not all that great either. I wanted to like it enough to decide to get one but didn't.
I have to admit I am a revolver guy and was looking for an alternative to J-Frames that I use. This gun is not that. As many have noted, you can't really carry it in a trouser pocket, it's just too big.
So if it's going in a holster, either IWB or OWB, why not go ahead and get the doublestack compact M&P? Or even a full size M&P? You gotta cover the holsered gun with a garment anyway.
So I'll pass for the time being. I hope all who buy the Shield find it works out well. I'm sure it will prove reliable and reports seem to be that it is easy to shoot accurately.
For us old-timer revolver guys, there are always the J-Frames.
I finally found a shop that had a Shield. Already sold but they let me handle it.
I was underwhelmed. Not that it felt bad but not all that great either. I wanted to like it enough to decide to get one but didn't.
I have to admit I am a revolver guy and was looking for an alternative to J-Frames that I use. This gun is not that. As many have noted, you can't really carry it in a trouser pocket, it's just too big.
So if it's going in a holster, either IWB or OWB, why not go ahead and get the doublestack compact M&P? Or even a full size M&P? You gotta cover the holsered gun with a garment anyway.
So I'll pass for the time being. I hope all who buy the Shield find it works out well. I'm sure it will prove reliable and reports seem to be that it is easy to shoot accurately.
For us old-timer revolver guys, there are always the J-Frames.