"Must Have" Shield Upgrades?

[eahicks]

"Must Have" Shield Upgrades?

I really can't imagine starting out shooting a subcompact 9mm for a first gun. My first was an old Mark I, and mostly rifle shooting back then. You gotta get familiar with guns in general. Not that the Shield is a bad one to start with, it just seems like jumping ahead of yourself, learning wise. I really hadn't shot handguns much for several years before I finally got a carry piece a couple years ago; got an SR40C. That was a little bit of a shock and in retrospect, should have gotten the 9 and worked up to 40, 45, etc.
Anyway, train lots and lots and lots.


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[S&W Rover]

The Talon grips look good, but it was cheaper to put a short piece of "skater tape" (aka 3M stair safety tape, from Lowe's or Home Depot) across the front strap for extra grippiness. (The first time I did this, I just wandered into a Skateboard shop and asked them for a small piece of tape, which they gave me for free! A store-bought roll of 3M stair safety tape should last a lifetime).

I like the Pearce pinky extension at the bottom of the seven round magazine. These cost less than $10.

• Pearce Grips

I also agree with the bulk of the advice in this thread, though: shoot it a bit before you see what else you might want to add. And buy ammo first!

I am adding a Sintercore end plate with "wings" (called the "Deadfall") to my new Shield 9mm to make it easier to operate the slide; it is on backorder and due in June. That cost $29.00. (Update: the introduction of this item was cancelled on May 30th, based on "lower than anticipated interest and unexpected engineering challenges." A company named Wright Shooting also makes something called the TacRack which does the same thing, and is available now, for about the same price. I'd provisionally recommend the Tac Rack, which is fairly large, if you have trouble racking the Shield's slide all the way back.

• Deadfall: CANCELLED Deadfall - Slide Charging Wings | Sintercore

• TacRack: TacRack Home Page

Then there is the issue of the Apex trigger. That might be a good thing to add later, but that depends of whether you like your Shield the way it is. I don't think the Apex trigger is "required" to make the Shield a good gun; it is just a matter of preference. But you do need to shoot it a while to see if adding the Apex trigger is a good idea for you.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I am going to agree with most of the above. The only really have to have accessory is a magazine loader, which you will need less and less as you break in your magazines. Don't worry too much about adding stuff to your pistol until you get a few hundred rounds thru it. So, as others have said, buy magazines, ammo and some competent instruction.

 

[oloung1]

I am adding a Sintercore end plate with "wings" (called the "Deadfall") to my new Shield 9mm to make it easier to operate the slide; it is on backorder and due in June. That cost $29.00. A company named Wright Shooting also makes something called the TacRack which does the same thing, and is available now, for about the same price. I'd provisionally recommend either one of these if you have trouble racking the Shield's slide all the way back.

i just stumbled upon the Sintercore site last week but was turned off a bit due to the back order. would be interested in your review on the Deadfall wings. one thing of note is that both Deadfall designs for the glock and shield are non "lip racking" wings, so if you like racking off your belt or holster, your are better off with the TacRac designs which have a grove to catch on a lip to rack against.

I am going to agree with most of the above. The only really have to have accessory is a magazine loader, which you will need less and less as you break in your magazines.

x 3, ive loaded at least 1000-1500 rounds of just 9mm through the maglula loader for my glocks (not counting the random 40/45 mags loaded occasionally) and it works just as well with my new shield 9 that came in last week. just checked the order date on the maglula was feb 2003 and it works just as good as day one. save time and your thumbs for more important things like pointing downrange.

this is one accessory which unlike other items once you buy it, it stays in your rotation regardless of what you shoot. and i'll still echo every post on this thread, instruction mod first before anything else.

 

[Targets Guy]

Here is all you need. A Uplula mag loader, a pinkie extension for the seven round mag and an inner tube for the grip.

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[Big1]

I put some Talon on my 9mm but the .45 I just got I want do nothing to it but buy more ammo.

 

[Ranger17]

Guess I dont really upgrade any of my handguns.

Maybe accessorize a little, as I make sure I have several mags for each, and for the 9's an Uplula loader.
After that, my coin goes to ammo and range time.

I don't have need to change any actual components, as I can do from pretty good to very well with them all in stock form. And I can jump from a stock full size MP with its "regular" trigger to my PC Shield with its improved trigger, without any issues. Maybe that came with range time...

just my .02

 

[oldsoldierlw]

Been shooting my M&P 9 since Jan 2017 and have only added the pinky extension on the 7 round mag. Got the Mag up loader but training with brass dummy rounds had me pulling back the slide and cycling the weapon with no problem. Ammo, learning the weapon, and going to the range is what has helped me a lot. Dry fire with the brass dummy rounds invaluable. Good gun belt(trakline/Kore) with a good holster a must for CCW before messing with the gun operation.

 

[gqllc007]

I have a different opinion on the Shield after reading many a thread on bent magazine springs and experiencing that in my Shield I recommend two things. One wolf mag springs or MagGuts+1 or +2 kit. Both of these mods have been flawless for me. I also added Talon grips. The other area where the Shield may have some issues is the recoil spring. I went with stainless steel guide rod and spring co. I don't shoot +P and it has been perfect

 

[SwflG17Guy]

They just came out with a SS guide rod for the .45. I am tempted and believe that I will end up with it.

 

[eahicks]

I just LOL at everyone falling over themselves to grab a Shield, at these low prices, only to want to spend another $100-$200 on "improvements". Sounds like you maybe should have purchased a different gun.


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[KPWants]

Why buy a plate extension when the 8 round magazine is the same size as the 7 round magazine with the extension. Just carry the 8 round magazine and buy a few more. The Talon Grips are a must have in my opinion.

I bought an extension because the 7 round mag was included in the purchase of the weapon. I have since bought six 8 round mags.

 

[bigfutz]

"Must Have" Shield Upgrades?

I just LOL at everyone falling over themselves to grab a Shield, at these low prices, only to want to spend another $100-$200 on "improvements". Sounds like you maybe should have purchased a different gun.


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If we had bought a different gun, we wouldn't have the extra cash for improvements. A gun with all the improvements included is too expensive, so we couldn't say, "at that price why not." In the end, we all end up gun broke.

It's called "enabling."

 

[jim46ok]

Wait until you've learned to shoot your new pistol and put about 500 rounds down range before you start thinking about 'upgrades'.

Spend your money on ammo and instruction.

After you've gained skill and experience with your pistol, decide what you need to add or change (if anything).

That makes too much sense. For us all. I am 70, been shooting since about 7, and just 3 years ago took an NRA basic pistol course. Thought a "refresher" might be enlightening. It was, and reinforced a few safety procedures I was a bit sloppy on.

 

[eahicks]

If we had bought a different gun, we wouldn't have the extra cash for improvements. A gun with all the improvements included is too expensive, so we couldn't say, "at that price why not." In the end, we all end up gun broke.

It's called "enabling."

LoL... you still don't get my point. Why do you feel the need to "improve" every gun? Get one that fits what you need and you won't need extra cash for improvements.



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[Bozz10mm]

They just came out with a SS guide rod for the .45. I am tempted and believe that I will end up with it.

Who has this? Have you got a link? After my original RSA came apart, S&W sent me a replacement, but I want to replace it with an after market RSA.

 

[Bozz10mm]

LoL... you still don't get my point. Why do you feel the need to "improve" every gun? Get one that fits what you need and you won't need extra cash for improvements.



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Any suggestions as to the perfect gun to buy?

 

[eahicks]

Perfect for you? I have no clue what you like. For me? I just got one.... not really perfect, but it's a Shield! .45! And I feel no need to change anything on it. Added a Hogue beavertail grip and that's it. Trigger is great, sights are fine.


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[gqllc007]

Who has this? Have you got a link? After my original RSA came apart, S&W sent me a replacement, but I want to replace it with an after market RSA.

Go to Amazon and search for Stainless Steel Guide Rod for Shield
It should pop right up

 

[SwflG17Guy]

Stainless Steel Guide Rods - Sig Glock Beretta SS Guide Rods
This is where I was talking about. I have been watching for them and it just came out this week. I will have one as my original is slightly bent on the thin end and doesn't want to stay put in the slide when putting it back together.
It still works fine though.