Internal Polishing - Shield 9

[FrostKing]

I had the opportunity this weekend to test out a Shield 9. Not enough for me to decide between the 9C and the Shield 9 but enough that I did like the size and feel of it.

One of the sites I was looking at to purchase from offers to polish the internals of the Shield (and the 9C for that matter) for $40. My question is, is it worth the $40 to have the internals polished? Would a complete rookie to shooting notice a difference in how it feels to shoot the gun? I have no problem with paying the money but if I'm not going to notice a difference I'd rather spend the money on some range ammo.

 

[shakyshoot]

No idea, but my gut feeling would be "If it ain't broke don't fix it." Most things tend to polish themselves with a little use. Someone who's actually had it done might give you a different opinion, though.

 

[Jmoorewar]

What he said^.most good poly guns shouldn't need polishing.a finicky 1911 may need it but I wouldn't waste my money.your right buy some range ammo and go have fun and "polish" the insides that way

 

[Tinn-Can]

If the "internals" include the trigger bar, sear, striker face and striker plunger, then yeah probably... It's not that hard to do yourself though...

 

[ric_in_or]

Search you tube for the 25 cent trigger job

If you do it yourself, use only hand polishing - you don't need any power tools.

But I know there are plenty of Tim the Tool-man types out there.

 

[bulldogman]

I have a Shield 9 and 9c and don't feel the need to polish anything. Personally, I don't want anyone messing with my new gun, it will wear in on it's own. If you don't like the results I'll bet your stuck with it.

 

[Florida J Frame]

Smith won't accept it under warranty if it's been polished. There is a recent thread on the subject.

 

[jimjc]

The grittyness in many M&P triggers can be solved by removing some small burrs in the firing pin block. frame hole and polishing the top where the parts contact will reduce the problem. While you have it apart a little polishing some parts will improve the whole trigger..Check out Youtube there are many videos on what to do..

 

[Jnks2010]

I have a shield 9 and so does my wife. And we love them both. With that said, my wife's uncle is a gunsmith and walked me through what he calls a reliability package. That included polishing the feed ramp, striker block, slide rails and some other parts that I can't remember the name of at the moment. Anyways. Prior to the polishing the mechanics of the shield work very nice. However, after the polishing, it's as smooth as glass. I also polished the barrel as well. Gives it character I think.

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[BobsSmith]

I have a MP 45 FS, and love it. The trigger has smoothed out with shooting and dry firing, around 200 - 300 rounds.

A friend of mine fired my MP who is a very fussy about triggers on his guns, said damm that trigger is nice!

If it were me, if its not broke, don't fix it.

My 2 cents!

Bob