How long will my M&P Shield Last?

[amcline82]

Not sure if this helps but maybe it can put it in some kind of perspective. I am on a CZ kick so that's my example. The CNP did a tourture test on the p01 for their stadered issue sidearm and that gun had to fire 30,000 rounds. I know they are difference on is plastic and the other is not. But it may give you an idea anyway.

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[Vettecor]

I have revolvers that are over 40 years old that I still shoot and look new. In regards to a Shield I can't say because I've have just recently bought a M&P Shield Lazerguard.

That said, I'm a firm believer that no matter what you own if you due the proper maintenance on something it will last. Also, you MUST clean any gun after firing. My guns get cleaned after going to a shooting range.

 

[Rpg]

Your Shield is a machine, subject to the same things that effect the longevity of any machine: quality of materials, craftsmanship and wear.

I shoot many hundreds of rounds annually in a 120 year old Damascus barreled Parker shotgun. Still going strong.

Of course, a Shield isn't a Parker!!

 

[hoc9sw]

My Shield 9 had to go back for some early issues with the barrel (it was never admitted by CS, but the implication was a bad batch of parts). Since 2013, I have about 3100 rounds through it.

It now runs like a top.

It is an EDC for me. Gets field stripped one a month even if not fired (you won't believe what kid of dust they pick up from clothes and handling). If I take it to the range, it gets cleaned immediately, as I don't want to be carrying a recently fired handgun if there is an incident, and question as to who fired what.

 

[zoso68]

I'm thinking it'll last long enough for you to discover something else you'd rather carry then it'll live on in the safe as a back-up .

 

[Protected One]

Also, you MUST clean any gun after firing. My guns get cleaned after going to a shooting range.

Why, MUST you?

If I take it to the range, it gets cleaned immediately, as I don't want to be carrying a recently fired handgun if there is an incident, and question as to who fired what.

Don't the police labs still have the ability to determine which gun fired which bullet?
If you want to clean it immediately, fine...but that's not a good reason to do so IMO.

 

[Rastoff]

...I don't want to be carrying a recently fired handgun if there is an incident, and question as to who fired what.

How would having recently fired your gun at the range, implicate you in a shooting you didn't participate in? This sounds like complete FUD to me, but maybe I'm missing something.

 

[okiegtrider]

I'm glad someone said it.