New Shield 9 - No Safety

[MyDads38]

Well, as most of you know; on 7-25-2015 I bought a LNIB Shield 40 at a LGS for $321 OTD. I have been so pleased with it, I went back today and there were 2-new Shield 9's in the case; 1-with safety and 1-without. I don't plan on using the safety on the 40 anyway, so I checked out both the 9's, with special attention to the non-safety model.

Needless to say, the non-safety Shield 9 came home with me The test fire date is 4-1-2015; so this is a very new manufacture date gun! Before I even made an offer to buy, I asked if I could take the gun down to inspect the RSA-we had just been talking about that issue and I wanted to make sure all was well before things went any further. He said as long as I knew what I was doing AND could put it back together it was okay. So I broke the gun down and all was fine.

So, $400 OTD for a brand new Shield 9, to keep my Shield 40 company. At least the holsters I have will fit both! A quick take down, clean & lube and hopefully a few rounds down range tomorrow. I maybe could have saved a few bucks ordering online (believe me, I looked), but I had the option of 2-new guns in the case and 1 was a new non-safety model; that was worth it to me. Will keep you all posted

 

[mustangman]

Congrats on the new Shield 9.
Have fun and be safe.

 

[John R]

Congratulations, carry guns don't need no stinking safety.

 

[MyDads38]

Hmmmm. thats Aprils fool's day....


In other news, congrats on your new purchase! I too own both a Shield 40 & shield 9. the 40 shield is my primary carry and I IDPA with the 9mm.... After 4750 rounds thru my shield 9mm, it's still going strong, ultra reliable and never had any issues...

Ha, never thought about the test fire date! Wonder if that will make a difference? Good to know you've got so many rounds without any issues. Hope to get out today to start my round count!

 

[Magload]

Good buy. I don't mind paying a few extra bucks at the LGS unless it is the big one in town that gets $40 a pound for powder I wouldn't buy a 50% discounted gun from them. I buy most of mine and the indoor range I shoot at as a member I get a 105 discount and a month added ot my membership. Plus they answer a lot of questions I come up with.

That is a good idea to IDPA with the 9 I might have to get one. I am currently using my FS 9 long after having so much troubles with feeding the Gold Cup NM. The M&P eats about anything. Don

 

[MyDads38]

Well, here we go ladies and gentlemen....

Took the new Shield 9 to the range this afternoon and fired 100 rounds Federal Aluminum 115 gr. FMJ ammo. The little Shield ran flawlessly! No issues at all with firing/feeding/functioning. Accuracy was amazing, considering I was the one pulling the trigger! LOL I'm really liking both of my Shields, except it takes so little time to empty the mags AND the boxes of ammo I take to the range!

I do have one concern-my target had pieces of bullet jacket all over, like shrapnel; I've never seen this from any ammo/caliber before. Is this something to be concerned about from the Shield 9, or is this an ammo problem? Besides the gaping hole in the center, it looks like it was shot by shotgun pellets. I will be trying different ammo through the gun as I go along, but I've never encountered this issue before.

Oh, and 100 total rounds to start with no issues!

 

[Bob O]

Can't say I've seen that either. From what distance? Can you post a pic of the target?

 

[MyDads38]

Can't say I've seen that either. From what distance? Can you post a pic of the target?

I was shooting from 2-7 yards. Practicing my draw & fire. You couldn't ask for better accuracy, where ever you put the front sight; that's where the round went! I'll try to post a pic, there are still pieces of bullet jacket left in the target

CaptRon, I also use the Winchester Defend ammo as my carry ammo in my SD9VE; but will have to make sure it runs through the Shield 9 before I will carry it. If the Shield shoots heavier bullets better than 115 gr, there may be a single hole in the target-at self defense (IMO) distances this gun is accurate!

 

[MyDads38]

If someone would direct me to instructions on posting pics, I'd sure give it a try! Thanks

 

[Saudade]

If someone would direct me to instructions on posting pics, I'd sure give it a try! Thanks

Easiest way is to create an account on a photo sharing site. I use Photobucket. Then link in the pic using the tags. It ends up something like this (my Shield 9 no TS)

[IMG]http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/saudadeii/MP9/MP%20Shield/0dd485e6-9648-4db6-9909-0e07b37eaa66_zps67313f46.jpg

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip and update

After work today, I headed out to the Conservation Club outdoor range. With a fresh box of REM-UMC 115 gr. FMJ (metal case) RN ammo. All I can say is WOW! This 9mm Shield can really shoot And from firing the 50 rounds of REM-UMC, I also found out I didn't have the same problem as with the Federal Aluminum case ammo-plated jacket shredding into the target. I was afraid I'd have to send my new Shield 9 back to S&W for a new barrel, but I don't think so now.

I know there's a way to post pics as a thumb nail, I just haven't found the instructions yet. As soon as I do, I'll post pics of all the targets.

For now, total round count 150 with no issues. Time to try the Winchester Train & Defend 147 gr. ammo.

 

[Bob O]

Are you posting from your phone? Are the pics on your phone? Glad to hear the ammo change solved the jacket shredding problem!

 

[MyDads38]

Are you posting from your phone? Are the pics on your phone? Glad to hear the ammo change solved the jacket shredding problem!

I have pics on my phone and on my PC. I know I've seen the instructions to post pics on several threads, just haven't found them yet!

 

[Bob O]

Are you using Tapatalk?

 

[swsig]

I have pics on my phone and on my PC. I know I've seen the instructions to post pics on several threads, just haven't found them yet!

Use the Advanced option when you reply. Then you can click on the paperclip icon to attach your target photos, or any photos.

 

[MyDads38]

Pic of target-Federal Aluminum case 115 gr. FMJ



This was my target using the Federal Aluminum case 9mm 115 gr. FMJ RN ammo through the Shield 9. There is a total of 70 rounds in this target-from 2 yards to 7 yards. Notice all the small holes/tears all over the target? Pieces of shrapnel from bullet plating. I've never seen this before and it concerned me. But with jacketed bullets-no issues.

 

[Budds Creek]

I went to a gun show this weekend and traded in my SD40VE (which I rarely shot) on a M&P 9 Shield. I have wanted a carry gun for a while but was reluctant to get a compact. What a surprise when I took it to the range. It is a dream to shoot. I was glad to see CaptRon's comments about needing to be broken in. I find that most new guns do. I shot the Shield side by side at 10 yards with a full size 9mm I recently bought. Both are going through a break in period. I got a little bit better grouping with the full size but the Shield hung right in there. With more rounds and more familiarity, it is going to be an awesome gun. Glad I got it. Any suggestions for an inside the waistband holster for carry?

 

[Smooth1]

I just ordered a ripcord holster for mine

 

[Tradewind36]

IWB holster, maybe a Remora or a Stickey, N82 is good. I like the Panther also.

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 8-21-2015

Another 50 rounds CCI Blazer Brass 115 gr. FMJ RN. Again, no issues and total round count 200.