Hodgin
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Just shot my 9c for the second time and it's fantastic. Makes me want the full size version.
Love My 9c
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hpfenning
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When I bought my 9c they had a FS sitting next to it. I held them both and preferred the feel of the compact. I thought the 9c felt more balanced in my hand. I would have thought the FS would fit better as I have larger hands.
A month later I bought a 9mm Shield and had to add the Talon grips to it to feel comfortable.
A month later I bought a 9mm Shield and had to add the Talon grips to it to feel comfortable.
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OldGoat
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I kinda have a similar problem. I have a new full size M&P 9 which shoots GREAT. Considering either a M&P 9c or Shield to replace a Kel-Tec P3AT mouse gun which is a pain to shoot...I have very large hands and wear XL or XXL everything (6'3" 225#). A 9c is available; I would have to wait for a Shield. The "concern" is concealability. The mouse gun is concealable, but is just marginally acceptable as a defense gun. Comments/insights are appreciated. Best Regards, Ed
huskybiker
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I carry my 9C quite often, if I'm only going out for a few hours. It's fine for that. However, my Shield 9 is much nicer to carry all day long. Sometimes, I catch myself reaching down to make sure it's there!
I awaiting my carry permit but I plan to carry my 9c the majority of the time. I also have a bg 380 that I plan to pocket carry in extreme concealment situations.
I shot much better with the 9c, but I shoot the bg accurate enough and its powerful enough to where I feel I'd be able to defend myself. I thought about the shield but none of my LGSs had any in stock and one had just gotten 2 bgs in. After comparing the technical specs of the shield and the bg, I decided to go with the bg because it was substantially more concealable. I'd have chosen the shield if I didn't have the 9c though.
I shot much better with the 9c, but I shoot the bg accurate enough and its powerful enough to where I feel I'd be able to defend myself. I thought about the shield but none of my LGSs had any in stock and one had just gotten 2 bgs in. After comparing the technical specs of the shield and the bg, I decided to go with the bg because it was substantially more concealable. I'd have chosen the shield if I didn't have the 9c though.
Deadeye Dick
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Dude,at 6'3" and 225# you should be able to conceal any handgun you want... unless you live in a nudest colony. I'm 5'7" and 155# and I can conceal a FS M&P.40.
MP9cBilly
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It's not so much the relationship between the size of the gun and the person, but rather the gun and the way the person dresses. If pants and shirt is a little too tight... because you put on weight... if your shirt doesn't drape as low... because you put on weight... loose clothing hides guns...
OldGoat
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Good comments. Thanks. Just looking for experienced recommendations between a Shield or M&P 9c to replace the mouse gun which is so small it is difficult to shoot. Yes, you would think I could find a way to hang a nice S&W on my person. The 9c seems the best bet so far...but I continue to welcome comments. Best Regards, Ed
Oldgoat
If you choose the 9c over the Shield make sure the 9 c is equipped with the new Shield like trigger.
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hpfenning
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I carry my 9c in the cooler months when I can wear an overshirt and my Shield 9mm in the warmer months IWB.
I like the 9c for it's mag capacity but the Shield is more comfortable to carry.
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COL V
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The 9c is my favorite also. Great range gun with accuracy to match a full size pistol and comfortable CCW with acceptable capacity. Carry easy with a Foxx or Remora IWB, with comfort and minimal print. I thought about the 9mm Shield, but it was not as comfortable in hand, reduced capacity, and not right HD / CCW for me. If I had any secomd thoughts, it would be toward purchasing a 40c, to gain the advantage of barrel swap to have 40, 357 & 9 option.
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Nothing personal, but calling it a "Shield like trigger" is almost comical. It is an improved trigger with a pronounced reset. But it is not at all Shield like in my experience. I really like the 9c. But the trigger is like a really heavy Glock trigger. The Shield feels more like a SA trigger.
Bkreutz
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I use a 9c for my everyday carry. I also use a Blade Tech OWB holster (the only thing I have room for IWB is me
). I've gone through a number of holsters until I settled on the Blade Tech (just make sure you get the one for the 9c, I originally picked up one for a full size and it did work fine, just had an extra inch of barrel room). With a loose short sleeved shirt, concealment is a non issue. I don't have to deal with really hot weather here so that may be an issue in other parts of the country.
). I've gone through a number of holsters until I settled on the Blade Tech (just make sure you get the one for the 9c, I originally picked up one for a full size and it did work fine, just had an extra inch of barrel room). With a loose short sleeved shirt, concealment is a non issue. I don't have to deal with really hot weather here so that may be an issue in other parts of the country.Similar threads
