I can't believe 9 mm Shield didn't sell.

[N4KVE]

I help a guy out who does gun shows every weekend. When we loaded up the trailer with guns to take to Miami, I noticed a new 9 mm Shield he didn't have last weekend. I figured it would sell quick. Well I pushed the gun, & while lot's of people knew about it, none bought it. They bought Beretta M9's, XDS 9's, lots of Glocks, & a M&P 9c, but the Shield is still there, at $449. While other vendors had 40's, I think we had the only 9. Is the mad rush over? GARY

 

[PinGorilla]

Why someone would pay an extra $150 for the new XDS when a Shield is available is beyond me. Practically the same firearm that accomplish the same exact thing.

 

[JFR]

They have more than one 9 and .40s both at 3 different LGS that I went to today in FT Laud. I bought a .40 that was built and test fired just 5 days ago by Smith according to the brass and build date. All were priced at MSRP.

 

[snakeye]

A lot of people trying out the new toy the XDS 9

 

[Smitty357]

A lot of people trying out the new toy the XDS 9

A lot of people are soon to be upset, lol. My little brother sold his XDS .40 for a Shield .40 way back when. And recently i acquired an XDS 9mm to fiddle around with a bit.

Lucky me i found some guy that wanted to pay me an extra 175 for my the XDS 9mm. Even after i have fired nearly 1500 rounds through it. Now the ole lady has a Shield .40.

 

[2tango2]

A lot of people are soon to be upset, lol. My little brother sold his XDS .40 for a Shield .40 way back when. And recently i acquired an XDS 9mm to fiddle around with a bit.

Lucky me i found some guy that wanted to pay me an extra 175 for my the XDS 9mm. Even after i have fired nearly 1500 rounds through it. Now the ole lady has a Shield .40.

Your brother must have had an XD 40 not an XDS as they haven't made an XDS in 40 yet. Maybe you meant XDS 45?

I have both and jury is still out....the Shield feels slightly better in my hand but the XDS 9 sure is nice.

Shooters Outpost has both 9 and 40 Shields all day and week long for 399.99 so maybe the rush is over for those who know about them. I always hear someone asking the clerk "What's that?" when they are looking at the Shield now.

 

[Smitty357]

Your brother must have had an XD 40 not an XDS as they haven't made an XDS in 40 yet. Maybe you meant XDS 45?

My bad that was a typo, yeah i meant the .45.

They are sweet guns, but the Shield still feels right at home when u put it on target.

Sad part about this story is my ole lady sold her Shield 9mm last week. She's been carrying the XDS 9mm since she sold it and even to her she didnt like the feel that great. She's now happy to have another Shield back in her hands. And lucky her I had an extra 9mm barrel as well as both the 9mm mags hanging out in the safe.

 

[dullh]

Different strokes for different folks.

I think the Shield lost out to the XDS for gun of the year when it came out.

I would take the Shield all day long over the XDS.

 

[Der Biermeister]

My Shield 40 is my favorite gun, but unfortunately I don't carry it that much in the summer heat. I pretty much am always in shorts and prefer pocket carry vs IWB. So I pack my 642 -- it just is a bit easier in the pocket.

As soon as I get back into jeans and a heavy belt, my Shield will be with me all the time.

As far as the question -- is the rush over yet? In my area (Mechanicsville, VA), it won't be over until my LGS has one in the display case on a regular basis.

 

[team sidewinder]

No matter how good the Shield is when something newer comes along we all know folks will want the latest and greatest new gun even if it is no better. Just the way people are.
Now me I never buy anything new if I already have something that works well for me and is still working. Save lots of $$$ that way.

 

[Smitty357]

No matter how good the Shield is when something newer comes along we all know folks will want the latest and greatest new gun even if it is no better. Just the way people are.
Now me I never buy anything new if I already have something that works well for me and is still working. Save lots of $$$ that way.

Not if they put the Glock name on it.

 

[Nframecollector]

I wouldn't want it either, or any other 9 mm IMO. People must be wising up and using larger calibers (45)!

 

[snakeye]

I love my Shield 40..but if they come out in a XDS 40 I might give it a try and see what it's like...love me some 40 cals so gotta give it a chance

 

[buckshotshorty]

I was browsing on Gunbroker the other day and I was very surprised to see six pages of shields listed. Plus prices are now in the $400 range as appposed to some in the $600s a while back.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

I see the XDS appealing to some because of the following differences.

-Different back straps.
-Ambi mag release that is not as sensitive.
-No thumb safety, but does have a grip safety equally complained about to no end for no particular reason.
-Extended mag carries one extra round over the Shield
-Grip texture is a little more aggressive and slightly thicker for those with larger hands.
-It has a rail for a light which some might like if used for carry and HD.
-Glock like trigger which some prefer since Glock will probably never make a single stack pistol.
-It's available in 45acp.

With all of that being said, you may disagree and counter anything I stated, but it's all personal preference. I owned a 9mm Shield and shot it side by side with my XDS in 45acp on several occasions to see which one I liked better. It took me some time and several range outings to prefer the XDS that just fit me better. I'd buy a 9mm Shield again and XDS if I got either for a deal like my my originals which was $350 for a almost new 9mm Shield and $450 for a almost new bi-tone 45acp XDS.

 

[Smitty357]

If i had to carry a 6 shot weapon for SD. I believe i'd prefer to carry the good ole trust .357 revolver. Thats just another reason some prefer not to own the XDS in .45. Although XDS in 9mm makes more logical sense, lol

 

[N4KVE]

The gun sold for $425 today. GARY

 

[ColbyBruce]

Nakanokalronin,
"-Glock like trigger which some prefer since Glock will probably never make a single stack pistol."

The Glock 36 is a single stack .45 a.c.p. It has been made for years now.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Nakanokalronin,
"-Glock like trigger which some prefer since Glock will probably never make a single stack pistol."

The Glock 36 is a single stack .45 a.c.p. It has been made for years now.

It's bigger than the XDS and it's not offered in 9mm.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

If i had to carry a 6 shot weapon for SD. I believe i'd prefer to carry the good ole trust .357 revolver. Thats just another reason some prefer not to own the XDS in .45. Although XDS in 9mm makes more logical sense, lol

Well for me, a slim 6 shot 45acp semi-auto is easier to conceal than a 6 shot .357 and definitely easier than 6 shot 45acp revolver.

Everything is fine though, I'll be carrying this during winter.