Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 SHIELD

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New review here (sorry if dupe).

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 SHIELD - The Truth About Guns

 

[dben002]

Interesting observations there.
It might even be a front pocket carry as it's not that much bigger than my G39 was and over 4 oz's lighter at that. Only problem I can see it will be squirrely in the hand to shoot. Not so much scary if you are use to it and you might even laugh out loud to yourself as I use to when I would shoot the G39.

But if you are not use to having a blaster in a small gun it may scare you.
And you'll run away from it. That gun will have more recoil than even the SA XDS .45 and an honest person even season will admit that gun is no fun to shoot.

You'll have the the chambered round to get it right, after that it's doubtful you'll even be able to tell where you are hitting.

Have to say, I don't find these two statements to be honest. In my experience with both these weapons. Shield 45 grip and texture are not squirrely in the least and control of this weapon is superb.

The XDS 45 is not a friendly fire weapon, recoil much more severe than the Shield and the XDS grip is one that needs to be covered. Have experience firing with both and Shield wins hands down in both these categories (IMHO).

 

[Mulebuk Sam]

Have to say, I don't find these two statements to be honest.

They are to a new shooter. And if you are you may just be bragging, if not it's because you are not.

See the difference.
Sub-compacts in general are for experience gun handlers not fist time buyers.
But you will never here that from the market.

And a 1911 is for a experience shooters as well.

 

[dben002]

They are to a new shooter. And if you are you may just be bragging, if not it's because you are not.

See the difference.
Sub-compacts in general are for experience gun handlers not fist time buyers.
But you will never here that from the market.

And a 1911 is for a experience shooters as well.

Have owned and carried the following: Glock 19, Glock-26, Ruger LC9, Shield-9 and now Shield-45. Would take the Shield over all the above. So no...no bragging here ... just stating facts as I find them for myself with these weapons......

 

[Mulebuk Sam]

Duly noted.
I wonder how many first time buyers will share that opinion.

No argument from me.
But I for one want nothing to do with gun under 28 oz. shooting .45 A.C.P. and if you ever get the chance try a G30, like shooting rubber bands across the room.

 

[dben002]

Duly noted.
I wonder how many first time buyers will share that opinion.

No argument from me.
But I for one want nothing to do with gun under 28 oz. shooting .45 A.C.P. and if you ever get the chance try a G30, like shooting rubber bands across the room.

Honestly, no, have never tried the G30 and don't have any range buddies that have one for me to try... but just looking would think it is a wee bit large FOR ME for concealed carry. But who knows what's on the horizon.....

 

[Mulebuk Sam]

It is wide. But I do miss it, but I could not adapt to the safe action trigger and would roll off it and have a no fire. But it was primarily with the 39.
I got rid of the 30 to go pocket with the 39.

Guess what I got now, a Governor and I just ordered a P290 in the .380 version for the pocket.
(I'm nuts)

 

[dben002]

It is wide. But I do miss it, but I could not adapt to the safe action trigger and would roll off it and have a no fire. But it was primarily with the 39.
I got rid of the 30 to go pocket with the 39.

Guess what I got now, a Governor and I just ordered a P290 in the .380 version for the pocket.
(I'm nuts)

OK! You should enjoy the SIG without question.....

 

[Bonephish]

Have to say, I don't find these two statements to be honest. In my experience with both these weapons. Shield 45 grip and texture are not squirrely in the least and control of this weapon is superb.

The XDS 45 is not a friendly fire weapon, recoil much more severe than the Shield and the XDS grip is one that needs to be covered. Have experience firing with both and Shield wins hands down in both these categories (IMHO).

I own both the .45 Shield and the XDS .45. The .45 Shield is my EDC and the XDS .45 is being sold. IMHO, the Shield does everything better than the XDS. The Shield's grip is better, recoil is more manageable, accuracy is better. And the Shield is a better looking pistol.

 

[SwflG17Guy]

The shield is a very controllable pistol. It is a perfect cc sd gun imo.

 

[ca survivor]

Have to say, I don't find these two statements to be honest. In my experience with both these weapons. Shield 45 grip and texture are not squirrely in the least and control of this weapon is superb.

The XDS 45 is not a friendly fire weapon, recoil much more severe than the Shield and the XDS grip is one that needs to be covered. Have experience firing with both and Shield wins hands down in both these categories (IMHO).

do you have both the XDs a the Shield .45 ? if so can you please post a pic of the two together ? for size comparison, I have the XDs in .45 thanks C S.

 

[tlmetesh]

I shot the Shield 45 for the first time the other day. Admittedly, I was prepared to have my hand punished. Much to my surprise and delight, shooting it was a dream! I actually looked at the gun again when I had emptied the mag to make sure I had actually shot the Shield 45 and not the Shield 9.

 

[dben002]

do you have both the XDs a the Shield .45 ? if so can you please post a pic of the two together ? for size comparison, I have the XDs in .45 thanks C S.

I don't have the XDS - I have shot my range buddies XDS..but this link will answer your questions about sizes....

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