I can't believe 9 mm Shield didn't sell.
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Smitty357
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DocSunShine
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Could be with the AWB threat still fresh in the minds of 2a supporters that everyone is going after the items most likely to be banned. I'm glad I have my .40 shield and would love to have a 9mm Shield as well, it isn't on my radar for purchases because I'm busy racking up on SCAR & AR mags, along with M&P standard capacity mags if I can ever find them in stock again.
Smitty357
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SCAR......16s or 17s?
One of those has been on my list for quite some time. But the ole lady has trouble giving me the green light after she's seen the prices lol.
DocSunShine
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17s.... And I have 45 OEM mags for it!
Looking at optics now, IDK if I'm going to go with an Elcan 1.5-6 or the upcoming VCOG, I've looked at Leupold Mark 6 & USO 1-8 but I've disregarded both as options, USO w/mount will be stupid heavy and the Mark 6 has a small red dot and crappy battery life compared to the Elcan or VCOG.
I plan to buy a little brother to the 17s soon as well, but I have a nice DDM4V1 LW w/ Aimpoint T-1 on a LaRue mount to hold me over for a bit till I find one at a reasonable price.
BHornet
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I know ammo is hard to come by....deal with it every day as everyone in Northern Va comes into my store to get it from me everyday. I can't understand why other places are having issues getting 9 vs 40...on avg I probably get 20-30 CASES of 9 for every ONE case of 40 I get in.
Heck get more .22, .223/5.56 and .45 right now then I get .40.
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Soldiernurse
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I own both. I'm more accurate w/my XDs.
Smitty357
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"Some of the best things in life come to those who wait"
There is a reason you cant find them on the shelves, lol
ditto1958
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My LGS has a shield for $419, and and XDs 9 for $659.
I handled both in the store. The Springfield has a nicer feeling grip, but the Shield had a better trigger. That price difference is ridiculous.
M3Stuart
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I'm probably going to get a Shield pretty soon. Glad to see availability is returning...now just hoping for a decent price 
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Since we're talking about XD's. I shot one earlier this week for the first time. I think it was an XDS - the small(est?) one. Anyhoo, it shot great, very accurate. I noticed it felt heavy-ish for a small polymer gun. I looked online later and I think it weighs about 26 oz. (should have snapped a pic with the phone to be sure of which model) which is a full 7 oz, almost a half pound, heavier than the Shield. Anyhow, it was more accurate than me
. Since we're talking about XD's. I shot one earlier this week for the first time. I think it was an XDS - the small(est?) one. Anyhoo, it shot great, very accurate. I noticed it felt heavy-ish for a small polymer gun. I looked online later and I think it weighs about 26 oz. (should have snapped a pic with the phone to be sure of which model) which is a full 7 oz, almost a half pound, heavier than the Shield. Anyhow, it was more accurate than me
Maybe they are like me, I've shot the Shield, not impressed, moves around from shot to shot in my hand, and doesn't hide any better than that the 9c!
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N4KVE
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We just got another 9 Shield to sell at the show tomorrow. We sell the XDs for $550, & the Shield for $450. GARY
