I liked the fatter grip on the Shield. I liked the trigger(very much) and the smaller size and better concealablilty(is that a word?) of the LC9s. As long as it has the finger grip on the clip, I can keep it under control. LC9s came home with me and I'm quite happy with it.
M & P Shield 9 Vs Ruger lc9s
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Shorty091261
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I question the durability of the lc9s. My wife has one, and after about 500 rounds, the guide rod snapped. It appears to be a flimsy, swaged two piece affair. I'm trying to talk her into a shield. I have three other S&W pieces, and they are all made to last.
Lee in Quartzsite
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If you search this Forum for Shield Guide Rod you will find the Shield has had its own issues.
For just a few Threads on the subject:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-shield-issue.html?highlight=shield guide rod
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...one-more-time.html?highlight=shield guide rod
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...mp-shield-9mm.html?highlight=shield guide rod
My LC9s, as well as my M&P's, have been flawless after years of use. My LC9s has had over 2000 rounds through it without an issue.
For just a few Threads on the subject:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-shield-issue.html?highlight=shield guide rod
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...one-more-time.html?highlight=shield guide rod
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...mp-shield-9mm.html?highlight=shield guide rod
My LC9s, as well as my M&P's, have been flawless after years of use. My LC9s has had over 2000 rounds through it without an issue.
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Echo47
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Shield vs. Ruger LC9s
I purchased one of the original Ruger LC9 pistols a few years ago. Like most, I wasn't happy with the long trigger pull, but got used to it when Ruger began offering 9-round magazines for the pistol. With practice, the pistol shot tight groups at 10 yards. My carry ammo is 147gr std velocity JHPs.
I bought the 9mm Shield about a year ago and immediately noticed the larger frame and slide size as compared to the Ruger pistol. I also purchased the mag-guts magazine inserts which increased my 8-round magazines' capacity to 9 rounds.
Both will now carry 9+1 up the tube for a CCW carry of 19 rounds with a spare magazine in my weak-side front pocket.
The Ruger has a true single-stack magazine so it is easier to grip than the Shield, although I alternate both for CCW on a weekly basis, but hadn't settled on a preference.
In the interim, I sent the Ruger to Galloway for their trigger bar conversion (which significantly shortens the trigger pull). Striker actions are OK, but I'm now leaning toward the smoother trigger pull and predictable let-off of the hammered Ruger when I 'A-B' the two pistols at the gun range.
Just my .02 from an old retiree with lots of free time to spend at the gun range.
Echo47
I purchased one of the original Ruger LC9 pistols a few years ago. Like most, I wasn't happy with the long trigger pull, but got used to it when Ruger began offering 9-round magazines for the pistol. With practice, the pistol shot tight groups at 10 yards. My carry ammo is 147gr std velocity JHPs.
I bought the 9mm Shield about a year ago and immediately noticed the larger frame and slide size as compared to the Ruger pistol. I also purchased the mag-guts magazine inserts which increased my 8-round magazines' capacity to 9 rounds.
Both will now carry 9+1 up the tube for a CCW carry of 19 rounds with a spare magazine in my weak-side front pocket.
The Ruger has a true single-stack magazine so it is easier to grip than the Shield, although I alternate both for CCW on a weekly basis, but hadn't settled on a preference.
In the interim, I sent the Ruger to Galloway for their trigger bar conversion (which significantly shortens the trigger pull). Striker actions are OK, but I'm now leaning toward the smoother trigger pull and predictable let-off of the hammered Ruger when I 'A-B' the two pistols at the gun range.
Just my .02 from an old retiree with lots of free time to spend at the gun range.
Echo47
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