"Father Forgive Me, for I Have Sinned . . . "

[tom turner]

Nope, I haven't strayed from my love and confidence in my pinned and/or p&r Smith revolvers. They are with me in the field, on the hunt, and in matches.

My little M37 + Desantis Nemesis goes everywhere with me in my pocket, virtually too light and concealable to notice.

No, the Shield is intended for IWB functions. I'm left-handed and am researching carefully those options, for I surely can't find options locally!

Last night at a restaurant, I decided to hip carry another old friend that's about the size and weight of the Shield, just to see what the additional weight would be . . . my 1st generation Kimber Ultra CDP 1911 (aluminum frame officer's size). That showed me that the Shield's weight and size will be no problem.

In retrospect, I probably should have carried my beautiful 1964 nickle-plated Model 36 on my hip in its mahogany brown Mitch Rosen holster. It weighs about the same as the Kimber rig. LOL Also, that square latch can shoot 1" groups into a 1" square at 10 yards if I do my part!

 

[caleb4387]

I love my model 13 but an M&P will be my next gun unless I find a screaming deal on a revolver at the same time. The 13 will remain my every day small town carry while the m@p will be for in the cities and my bedside gun

 

[shouldazagged]

Revolvers are my principal love, and I've pocket-carried a 640 every day for over sixteen years. But I'm considering a small, light, pocketable autoloader as backup or for church or dress occasions.

Considering a Ruger LCP, among others. But that fine 640 isn't going to lose its primary position.

 

[Allen-frame]

I have bought a brand new 9 m.m. shield also. 9 rounds in that small package for under $400.
It disappears in the waist band and the 7 round spare magazine is a plus.

I bought it to train students and introduce new shooters
to a good shootable compact 9 mm pistol.

And yes, I carry a 43C in my left pocket as a b.u.g. .

Good Luck, Happy New Year.

Allen Frame

 

[shotgun693]

It's not a sin but you can now enjoy the occasional jam. Better learn the drill.

 

[Desert Rat 416]

Thanks for your confession. I have had a decades old dislike of plastic pistols and swore I would never own one. Strictly classics for me. A year ago I asked a sales guy at the LGS what current generation LEO's were carrying for a back up. I walked out the door with this inexpensive, tasteless, stubby, lump of black polymer and metal just to see what feeling a bit more "current" might be like. Maybe I'll keep it my sun visor.

So we've been together a year now, and despite many "classic" CCW options, my day-to-day, out the door checklist is keys, wallet, glasses, phone, Shield.

O.K., ...but it will still never make it to my S&W family photo album.

 

[Dot_mdb]

It's a good thing you are keeping the snub because when the novelty of the M&P wears off you will find the little revolver back on your belt or in your pocket. That's what happened to me. Snubs are ideal for self defense and they have the coolness factor that the plastic guns don't have.

Bill

Yep . . . after being in love with S&W wheelguns for so long, I have strayed . . .

No, I'm not kicking the old lady to the curb, just succumbing to the urge to add another young thing to augment my sweet old lady. Does that young thing make me a sinning "Polly-Gun-Miss!"

 

[tom turner]

Heck, I'll never give up my little pinned barrel M37. It is my "always" (on me) pocket gun in a Desantis Nemesis holster, and you can even forget it is on you!

I foresee the Shield as an IWB type carry, and possibly a sometimes pocket holster option.

It shot pretty well late in the day when I ran some 10 yd. benched shots through it using two types of JHP loads, into my little 1" homemade targets, five rounds each.

Then I had just enough time to load five rounds into my 1999 era Kimber Series I Ultra CDP .45ACP. As usual (when I do my part) it put all five rounds into one ragged hole, with a stunning trigger pull.

I think the little Shield could have stellar accuracy, once the trigger breaks in. That's encouraging.

 

[Blackshirt]

I believe that a J-Frame is an excellent complement to an auto. A compact revolver can do things that autos can't and are great for discreet carry. When I just have to look after only myself, my 638 is my preferred tool. However, high-capacity autos are a better choice if you have loved ones in tow, and may need to do more than just break contact. In short, I believe you made a great choice...

 

[okiegtrider]

And I said I would post up a pic when I picked up a Shield. Grabbed one just today.

 

[chud333]

No sir, you have done well.
I too have strayed in the last 6 months when i purchased
an M&P 40C. I love it, "and i have been a revolver guy for
35 years and always will be".

Before this i sinned far worse than you. I bought a Glock 22
(half black and half FDE)

i saw in a LGS because it was on sale for 315 bucks new out
the door. Always wanted to play with one of these. I like the
idea of 15+1 in a .40 that is reliable and fun to shoot.

Keep thine chin up sir !!!
All is forgiven !!!



Chuck

 

[tom turner]

It's not a sin but you can now enjoy the occasional jam. Better learn the drill.

LOL . . . been there, done that for years. Learned the old "Tap, Rack, Bang" years ago when autos were less reliable, and it is a good thing to learn!

That being said, my Shield 9mm is still hickup free, several hundred rounds downrange now. I'll probably run about 1,000 through it before carrying it seriously.

 

[tom turner]

I must confess to sinning twice with Glocks . . . both G23s. I ended up gifting them to my sons when they came of age and got their carry permits. Wonderful firearms, and both accurate . . . but not "ME!"

They don't point to the same spot like my Smith revolvers. Not so the Shield. I'm really liking it, and it is a far cry from those terrible 1st gen Sigmas of the late '90s.

Alas, in today's environment I see the need for greater firepower, and I hate that, for I love my revolvers best. However, it is wonderful to realize that S&W is producing some really well-thought-out tupperware!

 

[S42N8]

Many of us have gone to the Dark Side, but we know the way back.

In the end, these are all tools. Right tool for the right job, etc. But as much as I use the right tool, some are more equal than others. Nothing like a nice DA revolver... even those four-letter ones (heresy, I know.

 

[bananaman]

S&W revolvers are #1 in my book! But I have 4, 1911's (1 is a S&W) Only have 1 poly gun which is a XDM, 9mm competition. I really like it so far. Any other of my plastic guns have come & gone. Everybody has their own thing. Right??? Bob

 

[Art Doc]

IMO the compact revolver has been rendered obsolete by the new compact auto pistols. I hate carrying a gun so I want the smallest and lightest piece I can trust. I carry the Taurus TCP in 380. Similar to the Ruger it's truly small and weighs under a pound. Carries 7 rounds when fully loaded and is much faster to reload than a wheel gun.

The "snubby" is nostalgic and beautifully crafted but has been outclassed in practicality.

Damn, I just realized that even after selling one recently I still have five 2" revolvers hanging around. Wait, make that six. I forgot my Colt Cobra.