M&P Shield 1.0 9mm

[59yukon01]

I learned to shoot with my Gen 1 Shield, and it's probably got about 1000 rounds without missing a beat.

Over the months I've part timed at a range I've picked up close to 100 rounds of 9mm rounds that you could tell the primer had been struck, but hadn't fired. We call it range candy and my Shield eats it up without fail.

Having said that I've shot the Plus and the much improved trigger and extra mag capacity will cause me to trade my Gen 1 on one soon.

 

[OldGoat]

My Shield 1.0 acquired in 2017? runs flawlessly. Only "upgrades" are XTech mag extension on 7 shot mag, Talon grips, Arachnid? slide tape. Having a hard time ju$tifying expen$e to sell/trade just to get a new Shield Plus. I would like the Plus wider grip and nice trigger, but doubt the added capacity is that nece$$ary. So, would appreciate input from others here which way you have decided to keep 1.0 vs getting a Plus deci$ion. Regards...

 

[bigjeepman]

I bought a Shield 9mm 1.0 in 2015 ... a Shield 45 acp 1.0 in 2018 ... a Shield 380 EZ in 2018 ... a Shield 380 EZ Performance Center in 2020 ... and a M&P 2.0 9mm Compact in 2021. I have never had any issue with any of them but I have yet to shoot the 9mm Compact.

I have been fortunate to not have any arthritis or any hand issues but like others have said, the 1.0 9 and the 1.0 45 are much more difficult to work the slide "compared to the EZ's and the 2.0 9 Compact." I have used the first 380 EZ for conceal carry for the past few years because #1 "I shoot it well" ... #2 "it conceals easily" ... #3 "I sold the Shield 1.0 9mm to my brother a few years back."

If I had to choose one to just shoot at the range, it would be the .380 EZ PC. If I had to choose just one for EDC, it would be the 2.0 9mm Compact (if I end up shooting it as well as the .380's.) I have heard/read very good things about the Shield Plus so do not overlook them.

 

[sousana]

Just spent a few hours at the range with my Shield 2.0 and my M&P Compact 15rd.

The Shield, after 600 rounds of ammo ranging from 115gr fmj to 158gr FMJ I found it gave the best groupings using Israeli 158gr FMJ. With SD ammo I shot 200 rounds of 96gr frangible and while snappy, accuracy is dead on. I found the sure grip wracking handles I installed on the slide rear made charging the weapon as easy as a shield ez.

The M&P Compact 15rd I found after 600 rounds shot best using Geco 124gr and IMI 147gr. It functioned almost the same as the sheild using the fragmentation ammo.

Both guns I've left alone mostly, the Shield has Red aluminum baseplates on the magazines and the suregrip on the slide rear, otherwise it's stock.

The 15rd compact is 100% stock.

 

[Buckeye63]

My Shield 9 Gen 1 .. retired my Glock 43 ...Just a great pistol

 

[Lock n' Load]

2016 M&P Shield 9 1.0 has experienced no problems whatsoever. I added TruGlo Tritium night sights, CT Laserguard Pro LL-801G laser/light, and Talon black rubberized grip. Shot thousands of rounds, many different brands, weights, and bullet types of major manufacturers without any problems. Find what works best for you and your Shield.

 

[DUSTYDOGDAN]

Buy it.

I bought a 1.0 back in December of 2019 and have fired over 1000 rounds. They have been all kinds of manufactures and all kinds of bullet weights and I have had ZERO malfunctions. I didn't need another ECD but the little Shields were so inexpensive I just couldn't turn down buying it. I basically put my $700+ Sig P938 in the safe after buying the 1.0 . The sad thing is I just ended up with a Shield Plus after doing some trading and will be retiring the 1.0 now after I get some rounds through the Plus to make sure it's just as solid.

 

[Ron In MD]

Well, after much thought and reading here on the forum, I went ahead and bought the SW Shield 1.0.
It was a local sale, complete with box, probably paid too much, $500.00 with a extra lighter spring, 350 rounds of ammo, and transfer. With the price of ammo, what I paid is probably right on the money.

 

[Buckeye63]

Well, after much thought and reading here on the forum, I went ahead and bought the SW Shield 1.0.
It was a local sale, complete with box, probably paid too much, $500.00 with a extra lighter spring, 350 rounds of ammo, and transfer. With the price of ammo, what I paid is probably right on the money.

If thats brass ammo .. in todays market .. thats easily $200 for ammo .. so you alright…

 

[sousana]

Just got my hands on a Shield 45acp with 2 6rd mags and 3 7rd mags, leather IWB and the guy tossed in a box of field and stream 45acp for 500.00. Can't wait to get this puppy to the range and try her out.

 

[Buckeye63]

Mine is a extremely reliable pistol .. took the place of my 43

 

[Donn]

Picked up a Gen 1 Shield 9 soon after they came out, for summer carry. Liked it so much and was good enough with it, started carrying it year round. Like my other M&P's, it's been as dependable as the sun rising in the East.

 

[Univibe]

I carried one 4 years. Good gun. Sold it and got a P365.