shield 45 controlability?

[PaPow]

Brand New M&P Shield 45:
Well i`m about to find out... i`m headed out to my range right now.
I also have other shields (9mm) in the standard AND the PC ported.
If the recoil is what people are saying, it will be my new choice of CC.

The way i look at it,
why hit somebody with a Prius when you can hit`m with a tractor trailer.

 

[Lordvice]

I have shot all 3 shields, love the 45. Recoil wise is a bit more than the 9mm but is not bad at all. The stripling on the 45 sticks to your had like hot glue on cardboard and it is easy to control. Also of the 3 shields I find the 45 the most accurate and it handles reloads as well as my Gold Cup.Buy one you won't be disappointed.

 

[PaPow]

Well, i just came back from the indoor range... i`m very impressed...wow. Shoots super accurate...! Out shoots my glock 30S by a HUGE mile. The recoil is almost half of what the recoil is on my 30S too. Very soft recoil. I was able to keep it at 2inch groups in 10yds. Very first shot was a dead-on perfect bullseye. Ammo tested: Fed AE 230gr & Win PDX1 230gr. I shot total of 150rds. Not one failure. Performed flawlessly. No mag issues whatsoever.

The 30S had FTE, 4 times out of 10 rounds.
Bye-Bye Glock... you just got replaced by a gun of half the price, twice the accuracy.

The Shield45 grip... oh man, way to aggressive... talon tape on the way.

 

[Aksarben]

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The Shield45 grip... oh man, way to aggressive... talon tape on the way.

I didn't like the agressive grip either. So I took an emery board (ones used for your fingernails, and in just a little bit... 20-30 seconds, I had taken down the roughness to "my' liking. Saves buying stick on grips material. Little bird special... cheap, cheap, cheap.

 

[1sailor]

Apparently the grip texture is not to everyone's liking. I love it. Locks the pistol in nice and tight. I've worked hard most my life though and have some pretty calloused hands so I don't find it uncomfortable at all.

 

[ZOEY]

i would have to agree.I also have the G30S and i am just as if not more accurate.I picked it up this weekend and shot 200 rounds of white Winchester target 230G and 30 rounds of Federal HST 230G +P. Flawless operation and accurate.I will probably get some non +P 230G for carry. I have plenty of the +P but found follow up shots a little hard to keep on target. Not bad mouthing my Glock as all of my other guns are Glocks.i did get the PC and as far as low light flash it is not anymore than my standard Glock 27 which will now get a rst every now and then.

 

[ZOEY]

PC Shield 45

picked up the performance center shield 45 and went to the range yesterday. the gun ran flawlessly.250 rounds 230g white winchester and 30 rounds federasl hst +P.I do think i will get the standard 230g hst.The +P made it difficult for follow up shots,i have plenty of the +P.A few hundred more rounds and she rides with me! Oredered up a IWB holster frfom PJ Holsters.If you have not tried these holsters you should check them out,Every hand gun i own(glocks,S&W ect) rides in one.Happy Shooting!

 

[mhl6493]

I've had my 45 Shield for a couple of weeks, and I've been impressed with this little gun in every way -- much more so than I expected. The recoil isn't bad at all, considering you're shooting a small, lightweight polymer 45. As others have said, it's very controllable. I also have a Springfield XDs 45, and to me the Shield has less perceived recoil.

Honestly, the 45 Shield is quickly becoming one of my favorite potential carry guns. If it continues to function as it has so far, I could see it becoming my EDC very soon. I like it that much.

If you're at all on the fence about getting one, I'd so go for it - especially with the rebate right now.

 

[PaPow]

My shield 45 is now my EDC. Plus 4 of the 7rd mags for back-up.
Cant beat the price for what your gettin, and the accuracy is amazing.

GOOD JOB S&W... Congrats, finally a home run.

 

[PaPow]

I didn't like the agressive grip either. So I took an emery board (ones used for your fingernails, and in just a little bit... 20-30 seconds, I had taken down the roughness to "my' liking. Saves buying stick on grips material. Little bird special... cheap, cheap, cheap.

Nice thing about the talon grips is, you can take them off if you ever trade/sell the gun, and it will still look good underneath the grip tape. Once you modify anything, cheap cheap cheap will be what your trade value will turn into. Something to consider anyway.