Got my Shield back ... Apex trigger , TFO night sights, KG gun kote =)
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les_garten
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What "Type" of coating is that?
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From the orig post
The slide was done in KG gun kote Titanium.
Yeah I just found it over at Midway. I just didn't know what it was.
The ones for the full size M&P, they fit with a slight overhang in the rear, no drag on the slide in a holster though. I got the orange dot front. Model #SA1370
The sights are for a full size m&p so it's a compromise. If I sit here and hold the gun you can't tell, but If I close one eye and stare at the side of the slide, the rear sight might hang off a very minute amount. Maybe the thickness of a piece of paper? I'm pretty anal and it doesn't bother me.
Perhaps with the popularity of the new Shield they will come out with a Shield specific rear sight. I was going to put a set of Trijicons on mine but these have me leaning towards them, kind of the best of both worlds. Again thanks for the great photos, your Shield is dressed to perfection.
surferdaddy
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That looks great. I love the concept of the tfo's. It looms like they reduce the sight radius quite a bit though. Have you noticed and significant difference in accuracy or do the sights characteristics negate the difference? I'm VERY interested in a set of those on my 40 compact.
I tell you its nice to have a light trigger and a safety IMO. My Bersa's trigger is so light and now I am concern about it having no safety at all since I am so used to my SHIELD.
Just for info. Do you have by any chance height measurements on your sights from the top of the slide top the top of the sight on the front and rear?? Was the kit that you got for and M&P or specifically for the SHIELD.
Thanks
Fercho
Best I could measure with my micrometer...
Front sight: 3.65 mm ( 0.1435 in.)
Rear sight: 5.80 mm ( 0.2285 in.) at it's highest point
These sights were made for a standard size M&P. (not the shield specifically)
OpsMgr
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So, are you getting the full treatment like the OP's pistola?
NICKTHEFISH
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Very sweet piece my friend!
I just had those same sights put on my m&p40. It shot better with the TFO's instantly for me. I see it did for you also. Very nice. Now I got that damn SHIELD BUG!!!
Birthdays in August. Let's see what the wife can do.
I just had those same sights put on my m&p40. It shot better with the TFO's instantly for me. I see it did for you also. Very nice. Now I got that damn SHIELD BUG!!!
Birthdays in August. Let's see what the wife can do.
Yes, I love TFO's as they are bright in all lighting conditions. However, I would like to try out some trijicon HD's or warren tacticals on my next gun. Good luck with your Birthday pick up! I always try to slide one in for christmas and my birthday lol.
James is a good guy. He will definitely do a great job with any gun you send him.
