New Shield 40 owner question...

[Big Dog Dad]

I just picked up my new Shield 40 and am taking it apart to clean and lube. Am I correct in my understanding that the slide doesn't lock back after the last shot out of the mag? It's going to be a new toy for me and I haven't got out to shoot it yet. Soon!

-=BDD=-

 

[STRONGNUFF]

The slide does lock open after last round fired.

 

[toocool]

My Shield .40's slide locks back after the last round...

 

[Jaysq]

If you are taking it apart and the magazine is out, it will not lock back but it will when you re-insert the magazine. Congratulations on the new Shield.

 

[Smitty357]

Once u shoot it, u will forget about all the other pistols in ur collection.

I have trouble pulling my 1911's out to shoot them sometimes. Because the Shield is just plain out fun to shoot. There's never a day at the range without it.

All of the replies above are correct. The slide will in fact lock back after the last round in fired. Also if u put an empty mag in, u can pull back the slide and it will lock. Have fun with ur new little beast. Its worth every dollar spent on it.

 

[mustangman]

Congrats on the new Shield. Hope you love your as much as I do mine.

 

[worm5932]

like said, yes it will lock back. to use the slide release will be tough until it gets broke in, at least mine was. but now I can run out, drop the magazine, get another magazine in from a mag pouch, release the slide and fire again in a couple seconds.