Shield 45 questions

[Carolina_Boostin]

Ok I currently carry a glock 23 gen 4 and I'm wanting a shield 45, my main question is what are these pistols worth used? I'm looking to trade my 23 for one with maybe some cash and figure my Glock is worth about $350.
Also how much recoil do they have I carry a ATI 1911 commander in 45 as my ccw now so I know what a all steel firearm has recoil wise. Last question is whats the best defense ammo to run in them?

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[LAA]

Federal 230 g HST, and recoil isn't bad at all.

 

[Rpg]

In 45 acp, even ball ammo works great for sd.

It's inexpensive and runs well in virtually all pistols.

High priced ammo in 45 acp benefits the ammo company much more than the end user.

I use a H&G 68 hard cast 200 gr projectile at about 1,000 fps for everything, but I cast and reload my own.

Recoil is modest in every 45 acp round I've shot in the past 40+ years: it's a great round.

 

[fdw]

Recoil is no big deal in this gun. You'll like it.

Edit: I keep my stoked with Federal HST.

 

[ken158]

I believe your Glock value is correct. After all, they are everywhere and nobody should pay a premium for a Glock. My Shield 45 is pleasant to shoot and accurate.

 

[Carolina_Boostin]

How much are the shields?

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[Shield9mm]

If you are trying to get more out of your g23 don't trade at a dealer you can get at least $400 easy on a private sell. The recoil on the shield 45 is very manageable for such a small frame, probably better than the snappy .40 cal.

 

[Shield9mm]

How much are the shields?

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online around 400, local dealers around 450 give or take

 

[Carolina_Boostin]

If you are trying to get more out of your g23 don't trade at a dealer you can get at least $400 easy on a private sell. The recoil on the shield 45 is very manageable for such a small frame, probably better than the snappy .40 cal.

I'm possibly going to try and either sale it at a pawn shop or find a shield 45 at a pawn shop and trade. Our local gun shop valued my glock at $175 they said its not worth as much because I purchased it under the blue label deal

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[instymp]

I have the Gen 4 G 23 & just bought the Shield 45.
I love them both, the 45 almost feels like less recoil than the 23.
But.. I would never sell either.
23 is house gun & S&W when I go outside.
Save your $$, keep the 23 & buy the shield 45 asap!

 

[Zebra War Wagon]

It makes no sense that your M23 is worth less because it was a blue label purchase. I would find a new shop as it sounds like they are trying to take advantage of you.
I have an M23 and recently purchased the Shield .45 and am very happy with it.
I am using 45 ACP - +P 220 Grain FlexLock JHP - Hornady Critical Duty with a muzzle velocity of 934 fps.
The M23 is no slouch but the Shield 45 is a smaller, lighter package.
Like other have said, keep both!

 

[Ozark Marine]

I'm possibly going to try and either sale it at a pawn shop or find a shield 45 at a pawn shop and trade. Our local gun shop valued my glock at $175 they said its not worth as much because I purchased it under the blue label deal

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That gun shop is trying to rip you off.
And welcome from S/W Missouri.

 

[Carolina_Boostin]

If I had the money Id keep my 23 but I want to get to where I have just one size ammo to buy. If I had the cash I'd sell my little PT 140 g2 taurus and put the cash with that gun to get the m&p

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[Ozark Marine]

If I had the money Id keep my 23 but I want to get to where I have just one size ammo to buy. If I had the cash I'd sell my little PT 140 g2 taurus and put the cash with that gun to get the m&p

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List your guns here on the forum's "Guns For Sale" section.
Better than giving them away for peanuts.

 

[vista461]

The recoil is a little more than the 9mm shield but less than the 40 shield to me.

And a blue label gun isn't worth any less than a regular one. That store is just a ripoff.

 

[MacA]

....Our local gun shop valued my glock at $175 they said its not worth as much because I purchased it under the blue label deal....

It never ceases to amaze me how some gun shops think all their clientele are ignorant to new and used gun values. There are way too many ways to research this information. I understand the need to "buy low and sell high", but to insult a customer risks losing a customer!

I really hope you laughed at the person that told you this! Actually, you need to go back and say that you will accept their $175 off if they price a new Shield to you at $250!

BTW, my primary carry is my Shield 45. I would think that it might have a little more "punch" than your commander-sized 1911, but nothing that should concern you. My previous carry was a Glock 30SF. I found that I was a "hair" more accurate with the Shield, but size and comfort carrying convinced me to pick the Shield over the Glock!

Good Luck!

 

[Don~Z~]

Recoil on the shield isn't bad at all, I use hornady critical defense, and just keep the glock and sell some other stuff you have laying around!


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[Arik]

Recoil is subjective. Some will hate it others won't notice it. Also, some guns are better at absorbing recoil then others.

I've seen a few used Shield 45s for sale around $299.

Expect to get around $250 - $350 for your Glock depending on extras. Around here used G23/22 sell for $350, which means the owner got less

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[edubbie]

Our local gun shop valued my glock at $175

Hi neighbor, This is very typical of a pawn shop. They will buy at 50% what they will list it for in their shop. I believe that's the business model of the pawn business.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I'm possibly going to try and either sale it at a pawn shop or find a shield 45 at a pawn shop and trade. Our local gun shop valued my glock at $175 they said its not worth as much because I purchased it under the blue label deal

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It doesn't matter what you paid for it or how you got it (well, unless you stole it . . . ) All Glock 23's in the same condition in the same location are worth the same. Around here, a used Glock 17, 19, 22, 23 in good condition goes $400 to $450, depending on how many magazines. Used Shield 45 goes about $50-$75 less, depending again on condition and magazines . . .