bedbugbilly
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Everyone is different. Only you can decide.
I normally carry either a Model 36 snub or a 3" Model 36. Both are easy carry on the belt for me. I purchased a 9mm Shield so at times I could have 8 rounds instead of 5 and a spare mag. When in AZ in the winter, we are about 45 mi. north of the border so I'd just like to have something to switch off to depending on where I'm going to be.
That said . . . I would NEVER get rid of either of my Model 36 J frames. I like them way too much to ditch them. As mentioned . . . frequent practice with a J frame is a necessity but both of mine shoot very well at SD range.
The Shield? I'm loving it and I think it's a great pistol. I like the size of it and it shoots very well but I still think my J frames are easier to carry. I'm 63 and that may be part of it . . I'm so used to revolvers that it takes time to "adjust".
In the end . . . get the Shield but hang on to your J frame. If you dump it you'll regret it.
I normally carry either a Model 36 snub or a 3" Model 36. Both are easy carry on the belt for me. I purchased a 9mm Shield so at times I could have 8 rounds instead of 5 and a spare mag. When in AZ in the winter, we are about 45 mi. north of the border so I'd just like to have something to switch off to depending on where I'm going to be.
That said . . . I would NEVER get rid of either of my Model 36 J frames. I like them way too much to ditch them. As mentioned . . . frequent practice with a J frame is a necessity but both of mine shoot very well at SD range.
The Shield? I'm loving it and I think it's a great pistol. I like the size of it and it shoots very well but I still think my J frames are easier to carry. I'm 63 and that may be part of it . . I'm so used to revolvers that it takes time to "adjust".
In the end . . . get the Shield but hang on to your J frame. If you dump it you'll regret it.
