New Shield 9mm

[walkin' trails]

I picked up a new 9mm Shield, the no thumb safety last weekend
It was pretty dry and gritty out of the box, so I lubed it with Slip 2000. I got to the range yesterday to see it it worked. I fired around 200 rounds, a mix of Winchester and Speer 147 gr. HP and 124 gr. FMJ with absolutely no problems of any kind. The grit disappeared, and the trigger is crisp for a plastic self defense pistol, probably breaking at 7lbs. Ejection seemed to toss the empty brass in a wide pattern, but nothing unacceptable such as brass in the face. I shot at 7 and 15 yards, and accuracy was acceptable for self defense. It will put bullets where you want them if you do your part. I'm used to double stack pistols, so I still need to get used to the grip and trigger.

I advise anyone getting a new pistol, including an M&P to clean them up and lubricate them before shooting. Also spend some time dry firing in a safe manner to get used to the trigger. Then plan your range trip with quality ammo. That way, you'll have fewer disappointments and a better overall range day.

All my best holiday wishes to my fellow S-W Forum members.

 

[Radco]

Congrats on your new Shield. Love mine. Had it a few months now and eats everything I feed it! If you want a better feel on the grips look into the Talon Grip Tape.. I have the rubber type and IMO made a big difference! Also the mags can be a bear to load but the UPULA mag loader is a PLUS! Also great advice on cleaning the new gun

 

[walkin' trails]

Thanks, Radco. I've seen the Talons advertised and thought about getting a set for my other M&Ps. The mags didn't bother me much yesterday, but as I get older, I'm starting to see the benefit of those loaders. It shoots more comfortably with the 8-round extended mag, but I noted the plastic extension seemed to hang up on the heel of my hand when I ejected the mags. The short 7-rounder conceals better and ejects more surely.

 

[Radco]

I have had no issue with either mags! I added the Pierce pinky extension on the 7 rounder and that made a difference for me, I have big hands! The minor glitch w/the 8 rounder was the spacer slipping up alittle before loading! I added the Talon Mag tape strip and problem solved! I liked the Talon tape so much I added it to my Ruger SR9E! Thank you for your service!
Rich

 

[BigDog48]

I love mine as well! I too did the Talon grips after being initially skeptical, but it they work very well and went on flawlessly if you pay attention. I too got the rubber texture. They are not sticky but add real grip traction without adding much thickness at all.

The set I got said they were a redesign and are one piece across the back of the grip, with the seams (which are imperceptible) on the front of the grip.

 

[Jaysq]

Congratulations on the new Shield, one of the best guns for concealed carry out there

 

[PirateJim]

Congratulations on the new Shield, great little guns! I was coming from Glocks when I got mine and the thinner grip does take a bit of getting used to, but it sure is nicer for carrying around all day.

I put Talon rubber tape on mine and it does help a bit with traction. Also, the Pearce mag bases give your pinky somewhere to go and still conceal nicely.

If you can muscle the last round into the magazine without much trouble you're fortunate, but I would bet that if you did get a Maglula you'd soon come to love it and cuss yourself if you made it to the range without it in your bag.

 

[Bozz10mm]

The Talon Grips made a big difference on mine, both in the feel and grip. Highly recommended. As for the the Maglula, I forget to bring mine to the range once and I only shot 50 rounds instead of the 100 I normally shoot. Didn't realize what a difference it makes.

 

[Deadbug]

Another pinky extension idea...

Something I haven't seen touted about as much is another extension plate option for the 7-round magazine for the Shield.

Shield Extended Magazine Plates

It is what I use for the small 7-round magazine on my Shield, it seems a little more low-profile and therefore better for concealability than the Pearce mag extension. Works great and I'm very happy with it.

 

[niknan13]

I just purchased the Shield 40 this week. I love the feel of it and I have heard nothing but good reviews. I want to field strip it before I go to the range, however, I can not take it apart. I have read the manual over and over again. I have watched youtube videos and I can not get the slide to budge. All parts are present and appear to be in proper working order according to pictures and videos. Please help if you can before I take it back to the gun shop.

 

[GUNs and JEEPS]

I just purchased the Shield 40 this week. I love the feel of it and I have heard nothing but good reviews. I want to field strip it before I go to the range, however, I can not take it apart. I have read the manual over and over again. I have watched youtube videos and I can not get the slide to budge. All parts are present and appear to be in proper working order according to pictures and videos. Please help if you can before I take it back to the gun shop.

Trying to help but I will be the first to say IDK a lot about weapons. That being said.....the Shield is very easy to field strip IMO.....suggestions are watch you tube vids or search on here....have seen a couple threads where steps were missed. I would offer "more" direction,but I have a 9 not a 40 and won't "assume" take down is the same. GOOD LUCK!!

 

[Horn]

One Cop To Another

I picked up a new 9mm Shield, the no thumb safety last weekend
It was pretty dry and gritty out of the box, so I lubed it with Slip 2000. I got to the range yesterday to see it it worked. I fired around 200 rounds, a mix of Winchester and Speer 147 gr. HP and 124 gr. FMJ with absolutely no problems of any kind. The grit disappeared, and the trigger is crisp for a plastic self defense pistol, probably breaking at 7lbs. Ejection seemed to toss the empty brass in a wide pattern, but nothing unacceptable such as brass in the face. I shot at 7 and 15 yards, and accuracy was acceptable for self defense. It will put bullets where you want them if you do your part. I'm used to double stack pistols, so I still need to get used to the grip and trigger.

I advise anyone getting a new pistol, including an M&P to clean them up and lubricate them before shooting. Also spend some time dry firing in a safe manner to get used to the trigger. Then plan your range trip with quality ammo. That way, you'll have fewer disappointments and a better overall range day.

All my best holiday wishes to my fellow S-W Forum members.

I had the same problem, albeit not much of one. Hogue and Packmyr (I have the latter) grip sleeves work well. Suggest some
skate board tape or a narrow strip of Velrco on the front and aft part of the grip to keep the sleeve from slipping when firing at the range. These really added just a wee bit, but enough to the thin grip feel.
Stay Safe

 

[Hhenry]

I picked up a new 9mm Shield, the no thumb safety last weekend
It was pretty dry and gritty out of the box, so I lubed it with Slip 2000. I got to the range yesterday to see it it worked. I fired around 200 rounds, a mix of Winchester and Speer 147 gr. HP and 124 gr. FMJ with absolutely no problems of any kind. The grit disappeared, and the trigger is crisp for a plastic self defense pistol, probably breaking at 7lbs. Ejection seemed to toss the empty brass in a wide pattern, but nothing unacceptable such as brass in the face. I shot at 7 and 15 yards, and accuracy was acceptable for self defense. It will put bullets where you want them if you do your part. I'm used to double stack pistols, so I still need to get used to the grip and trigger.

I advise anyone getting a new pistol, including an M&P to clean them up and lubricate them before shooting. Also spend some time dry firing in a safe manner to get used to the trigger. Then plan your range trip with quality ammo. That way, you'll have fewer disappointments and a better overall range day.

All my best holiday wishes to my fellow S-W Forum members.

Great post! I'm a huge Slip 2000 and use it exclusively on all my firearms! High recommendations on all their products!!

 

[Boamac]

If you're having trouble field stripping it, make sure you are popping out the sear pin release( think that is what it is) inside between the chamber and the mag well. If that isn't folded out towards the mag well 90 degrees, the slide won't come off in my experience.

 

[sschrick]

I just purchased the Shield 40 this week. I love the feel of it and I have heard nothing but good reviews. I want to field strip it before I go to the range, however, I can not take it apart. I have read the manual over and over again. I have watched youtube videos and I can not get the slide to budge. All parts are present and appear to be in proper working order according to pictures and videos. Please help if you can before I take it back to the gun shop.

please describe the process you are doing in order to try to field strip it. that way, us forum members, can try to help diagnose the problem. What do you mean the slide won't budge? Can you get the slide locked back?

 

[BigDog48]

If you're having trouble field stripping it, make sure you are popping out the sear pin release( think that is what it is) inside between the chamber and the mag well. If that isn't folded out towards the mag well 90 degrees, the slide won't come off in my experience.

To the poster with the problem: that part that Boamac speaks of is the allegedly "yellow" hard-to-see doohickey referred to in the owner's manual.

 

[walkin' trails]

I've noted from three new Shields I've handled that they can be a bit stiff when removing the slide for the first time. After shooting, they seem to loosen up a bit and the slide comes off easier.

BTW, I ended up purchasing a second Shield, an identical 9 because the price was so right. Haven't had the chance to get it to the range, but I would be surprised if it gives me any problems.