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[Theo1]

Hi,first time post. Just took a gun safety course and completed and filed my LTC with local police department. Estimate 45 to 90 days to process. Live 30 minutes from S&W manufacturing plant. So my first thought was to buy a S&W. As a first time gun buyer looking at M&P 2.0 9mm Shield. Reason for gun is home defense, but also would like something that can be concealed carried. Any advice on first handgun would be helpful.
Thanks Theo1

 

[URIT]

Your Shield 2.0 option is good for both home defense and EDC and welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.

I like my S&W Governor for nighttime bedside Rapidsafe duty along with my EDC option (currently an S&W model 3953).

I own over a dozen Gen3 S&W semi-auto models in 9mm and .40 caliber. I carried most of them and had plenty of range time with each.

I opted for the DAO model 3953 and 4053 as my CCW choice because I'm a longtime revolver duty weapon carrier and didn't want any ??? when the SHTF.

I appendix carry IWB and don't like the light trigger on the striker-fired guns.

 

[YkcorCal]

Greetings Theo1 and Welcome! My advise is to go to a gun range that allows you to rent and try different firearms, if there is one near you. You want a handgun that fits your hand and style of shooting that allows you to shoot most accurately with it. Everyone is different. Good luck in your search!

 

[Targets Guy]

Welcome to the forum. The Shield is a good choice.

 

[coachray]

Welcome to the forum. Good choice in guns.

 

[Theo1]

Thanks for the info

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[Zarr]

Welcome from the west shore of the Connecticut River (in Maskachusetts).

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!

 

[Babysitr]

Welcome from Illinois...I dont edc a shield,but I have a 9mm 1.0 and I love it....would be a decent choice

 

[AppStFan]

Welcome to the forum from North Carolina. The Shield would be an excellent choice. As was mentioned previously, I also would encourage you to visit a range that rents handguns and try several before you make your final decision. I would also encourage you to seek out some professional handgun training and instruction especially if you are a new shooter. Again, welcome and don't be afraid to ask questions. You'll find a bunch of knowledgeable folks here.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va.

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi from North Dakota

 

[D Brown]

Welcome to the Smith & Wesson Forum from Central Florida!

 

[lkabug]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[leonardocarrillo]

Welcome to the forum from Argentina.

 

[pmanton]

Hi from Salome, AZ.

 

[rwsmith]

And a.....

And a Hound Dawg Howdy to you from SC!

Your Shield is an excellent choice for HD and carry and just plain shooting gun. I luv my Shield. In fact, I'm sitting on it right now.

 

[ZGrand]

Welcome from Georgia!

 

[badge 851]

Welcome to http://smith-wessonforum.com/ from an Old Soldier in Olympia, WA; in the Great Pacific Northwest!