Question for those of you that own the Shield, Compact and Full Size

[2tango2]

Your signature shows you are Air Force. You can buy brand new M&P's from Bud's Police for $399 with three mags anytime. I wouldn't be excited about a used one for $400. Just sayin' .

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I see that, there are some other dealers as well that offer the LE/ mil pricing too...problem is they are never in stock!


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[M29since14]

If the Shield had been available at the time I bought my compact I would not have bought the compact.

Shield is better for EDC. No need for the c.

I agree with these two thoughts. I actually like the Shield the best of the three pistols. I do not think of the FS gun as much of a range gun, and for a HD pistol I prefer a .45 Auto of some type to either a 9mm or .40SW.

That said, I can't see any harm in owning a Compact model considering you seem to want one and you seem to think the price is attractive. We all have our own preferences and ideas. The Compact might turn out to be right up your alley.

 

[mr2r6]

While I don't have a 9c I plan to soon. I've always liked the look, but have a shield and wanted other guns before the 9c. Check quantico tactical they have them on sale for 348.

 

[Lost Lake]

While I don't have a 9c I plan to soon. I've always liked the look, but have a shield and wanted other guns before the 9c. Check quantico tactical they have them on sale for 348.

I think Quantico sells them for $398 and then says you can get a $50 rebate from S&W. Quantico charges $25 for shipping a gun, Bud's does not.

They are all hard to find in stock, you have to keep checking.

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[Don 73]

I had (have) a 3913 that was my off duty carry gun until the Chief nixed all but a select list of weapons authorized for carry. One of those that made the list was the 9c.

Now I loved my 3913 (and still do) but the 9c is quickly winning me over, 12 + 1 VS 8 + 1, one trigger pull instead of a long heavy pull followed by a very light trigger, incredible accuracy and reliability and it has the same dimensions as my 3913 (which had pachmeyer rubber grips which made it a bit wider).

 

[2tango2]

I think Quantico sells them for $398 and then says you can get a $50 rebate from S&W. Quantico charges $25 for shipping a gun, Bud's does not.

They are all hard to find in stock, you have to keep checking.

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I'm not so sure that getting a used Smith is a bad thing. They are working 3 shifts around the clock to keep up with demand. Because of the demand they have been hiring lets just say some less than skilled workers.


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[Lost Lake]

I'm not so sure that getting a used Smith is a bad thing. They are working 3 shifts around the clock to keep up with demand. Because of the demand they have been hiring lets just say some less than skilled workers.


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When I sent my last gun back to S&W for warranty, the first question they asked was "Are you the original purchaser of the firearm?"

If you buy used you'd have to say no, and they could deny warranty.

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[Soldiernurse]

I shoot the compact better than the Shield so I guess if I could only have one it would be the c. $400, go for it.

Glad I'm not the only one that shoots the Compact better than the Shield. In fact, since buying the XDs45 & already own an M&P Compact I wish I'd never bought the Shield.

No, I don't own an M&P FS... have a Gen 4 Glock 30 for home firewatch duty. I will not deny the M&P ergos is superior to Glock. I digress...

Something about my 9C, the ergos, trigger pull < 5lbs (thx Apex DCAEK), the mag cap, and the grip (w/mag flat base plate) is actually shorter than the Shield's. Yes, 9C is much thicker but IMO the grip length is just as important for CCW.

With that said, for $400 BUY it!

 

[Soldiernurse]

I'm not so sure that getting a used Smith is a bad thing. They are working 3 shifts around the clock to keep up with demand. Because of the demand they have been hiring lets just say some less than skilled workers.


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I've had more trouble w/NIB v used. Not always, but often times a used pistol becomes available because the owner wanted the newer version, or decided to go with a different brand.

 

[huskybiker]

I don't have a FS but I use the 17rd mags in my C for HD. The Shield is my EDC. If need be, I have also carried both. The 9C (12+1) OWB and the Shield *** (towards weak side).

 

[Desertpilot]

Just today, my local gun dealer had two Shield 40s in stock. I did not buy one. I love my 40c (an LE model with night sights). It just "feels" better in my hand. The gun is dead accurate and no failure after a year of shooting. The 40c is my EDC.

The decision for me is comfort and accuracy and reliability. I get it all with my 40c.

Marcus

 

[JEECEE 9mm]

Well my American friends , you are indeed very lucky to have to deal with such problems like the ones above ..Here in Canada,we don't have a conceale carry law, we are not allowed any handgun with a barrel lenght less than 4.25 in. barrel so .. be happy having all those choice to make ..!! Wish i had those problems of so many choices ..!!

Recently purchased a S & W 9 mm the 4.25 in. model with the range kit..so i got the gun ,2 spare mags,Blade-Tech holster and double mag pouch + a gizmo for helping to load ammo in those mag.. good because i find the mag sprigns to be REALLY hard to push a cartridge in with finger pressure ..my PRE BAN 6906 i still have with 5 stainless mags and those are easy to load ..

Today i installed a Viridian X5L Gen 2 Lazer-light kit on my MP and WOW .. i am very happy with the gun and laser-light kit .. shot 300 rounds of American Eagle 124 grs. ball ammo to break in the new pistol,it ran like a Swiss Watch ..i'm very happy with my MP pistol, fit my hand perfectly, precision is good, grip(medium one ) is perfect for my rather small handsize .. Also got a Tacloc holster included in the price of the Laser sight ..Great invention ..dial in the light and laser , holter gun and everything shut down.. draw and everything light up ..!!
This will be my bedside pistol with the Tacloc holster tied to bedframe with large Velcro tape .. my 6906 will be my daytime gun from now on ..i'm a member of the national Firearm Association of Canada .. we are pushing hard for a Concealed carry law and i'm happy to say that the future looks brighter ahead for us..About time that we get out of the Stone Age ..!! Keep safe all of you ..

 

[Soldiernurse]

I see that, there are some other dealers as well that offer the LE/ mil pricing too...problem is they are never in stock!


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In my area the only First Responder (LE/Mil, EMTs, ect) prices are Glocks @ GT Distributors. I bought a G4G19 for $398 & G4G30 for $464 both NIB. I'm not into FS pistols. My ownership consist of Compacts, Subcompacts, and those that have just over 3" barrel. If, I had to pic between my 9C & Shield 40 it would be the 9C. Besides, I shoot my XDs45 better than my Shield.

 

[PinGorilla]

I agree with these two thoughts. I actually like the Shield the best of the three pistols. I do not think of the FS gun as much of a range gun, and for a HD pistol I prefer a .45 Auto of some type to either a 9mm or .40SW.

That said, I can't see any harm in owning a Compact model considering you seem to want one and you seem to think the price is attractive. We all have our own preferences and ideas. The Compact might turn out to be right up your alley.

I agree. I don't see any reason to purchase a Compact version in your case unless you are into gun collecting.

 

[2tango2]

I've decided on hold off on the 9c for now. Too many other firearms I see each day lol. I think I may get the M&P 22 as the only other 22 pistol I have is the S&W 22A which I haven't shot in about 12 years. I think the M&P 22 will make a good companion to my FS 9


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[Soldiernurse]

I've decided on hold off on the 9c for now. Too many other firearms I see each day lol. I think I may get the M&P 22 as the only other 22 pistol I have is the S&W 22A which I haven't shot in about 12 years. I think the M&P 22 will make a good companion to my FS 9


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I've never understood all the excitement w/22's? As a plinker? I'd rather take one of my CCW to the range. I know the 22 cal is great for preteens learning to shoot. Anyway, to each his own.

 

[bandrew]

I had to M&P 9 Compact and sold it for the Shield. I love the Shield because I can carry it. I loved the compact because it was a joy to hold and shoot but it was just a little to much weight for me. I decided that if I could only have one it would be the one I could carry easy. I am a little small at 160 so maybe that was why I was feeling the weight and also the width. I think the compact is a better pistol. It is more forgiving. I tend to limp wrist at times with the Shield and it has stove piped on me twice. I never had a malfunction on the 9c because it was just an easier gun for me to hold. It is just a great gun

 

[2tango2]

I've never understood all the excitement w/22's? As a plinker? I'd rather take one of my CCW to the range. I know the 22 cal is great for preteens learning to shoot. Anyway, to each his own.

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You don't like plinking with a 22? I love it...shoot all day for pennies. 22 has become not such a rarity in these parts so that isnt an issue anymore (for now) I have been shooting 22 with my 15-22 and Sig 522 but would like to shoot more with a handgun.


But like you said, to each their own.

 

[SNH S&W]

I own all 3 and IMO no, you are not missing anything.
The full size makes an okay range gun, the Shield is an okay
CCW piece. I bought the M&P9c because I wanted to try it.
I may end up selling it when I decide to thin the herd.

 

[wingnuut]

my 40c is my fav. of the 3 I also have a 9mm barrel for it and shoot a lot o 9mm it is very accurate more so than the 40?