Here's why new 3rd Gens are history

[Wee Hooker]

Somewhat seriously. Are there any known problems with the Shield? I've been wrestling with the idea of buying one, just because.
Being in MA, I have to figure in about $100.00 or so on top of the selling price for a replacement (reasonable pull) trigger. A few used ones have popped up recently with the trigger modification done, but I'm still on the fence.

Gary, unless you feel comfortable putting in the ($40) sear yourself, I'd look for a used one. Otherwise your going to have significant upsidedown money into a gun you may not love. They show up pretty regularly with the trigger mod on one of the big MA based shooters forums so you won't wait long. PM me if you need a link.
FWIW, I bought one of the first shields available in MA, modified it that day and still sold it off in a week. It just didn't hold a candle to my M&P 9c in a whole lot of ways. Your opinion may vary.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I owned a M&P 45 when it first came out and it sucked. Nothing like my 3rd Gens and Glocks. I really tried to like it but it had a horrible trigger, grip didn't fit me right, and rusted like crazy in the Miami weather.

 

[turbo38gn]

1,000,0000!!! Jihadists are the best thing that has ever happened for the firearm industry.

that's kinda true.... but I think Obuma has them beat..

 

[garbler]

A lot, if not most, people who work at S&W don't own or shoot guns. One of the factory tours I went on, back when they did those, was by a retired guy who worked for S&W for over 30 years. He was given an N frame revolver when he retired and told use he never shot it, didn't own any other guns, and kept it in a safe at home.

This is quite true and is not limited to just S&W but other gun manufacturers. Years ago I shot in a league with an older gentleman who's son worked nearly thirty years for S&W and he said HR preferred new hires that knew nothing about guns and shooting. I think Thompson Center was the same way. The attitude was they didn't want workers too involved in the product or more inclined to help themselves

Regards