Shield 9 w/Safety $274.99 Shipped from PSA

[BSA1]

Couldn't resist and bought two more 9's. That makes four 9's and a pair of .45's all under this rebate deal,.....fantastic!

I'm really curious as to why anyone would want that many of the same pistol.

I can think of several logical reasons;

I have become a big believer in 3 is 2, 2 is 1 and 1 is None. Not sure what 4 is but it fits in somewhere.

Having more than one gun gives you a spare if one decides to break. The common rule for IPSC / IPSC shooters is to have three guns...one you are shooting, one that is at the gunsmith being repaired and the third one waiting for the first one to break.

It is also good strategy is have the same spare guns in the event your primary is taken for evidence in a event such as after a self-defense shooting or is stolen. Just go home, pick one out of the safe, load and slip it into the holster.

Prepper / SHTF;

Having multiples of the same gun in same caliber makes acquiring magazines and accessories such as holsters very easy.

It also makes inventory and keeping track of what magazines / accessories go with what guns.

Of course it makes arming everyone in your clan easy.

Cross training;

Teaching everyone in your family to shoot the same model makes training very easy. No wondering if this gun has a manual safety and which ones don't, etc. The larger the family the need for more of the same guns.

Gun Christmas Santa Claus;

The firesale prices makes gift giving easy and affordable for the Gun Santa Claus.

Finally some deals are just to good to pass up if you have the money (which sadly I don't).

 

[BSA1]

It's a retail strategy known as a "loss leader". Sell an item at or close to cost with the idea that customers will spend more money with them. It will also bring in new customers.

Maybe, for years that was the reason 22 Rimfire ammunition was so cheap. Stop by the store to get some 22 to go plinking on the weekend so that means I also need some targets and will need to clean the gun afterwards so maybe some solvent, oil and patches.

Another reason is gun sales in general are much such when a pro-gun President and Congress is in office. President Trump is quite possibly the most pro-gun President since Teddy Roosevelt. Without any fear of anti-gun laws being passed on the Federal level for the next two years there is not the concern for losing gun rights and gun bans.

Gun makers (and ammunition manufacturers) gambled on Hillary winning the election and now are stuck with huge amounts of unsold inventory. Unsold products sitting on shelves is losing money.

The Shield 2.0 idea is interesting. Maybe S&W is copying what car makers have done for decades. Just change the chrome and grill on last years model and call it a improvement to create demand for it.

Some good thoughts on this subject.

 

[kaveman]

I'm really curious as to why anyone would want that many of the same pistol.

I can't turn down a bargain. I probably would have been happy with my first two 9's and two .45's(ALWAYS have two of anything)at $264 each after rebate, but once the after rebate price dropped to $200 I couldn't resist just a few more. Originally I couldn't choose between 9mm and .45, nor between 'safety' and 'non-safety' so I just scarfed up one of each variation. I'm actually up to two .45's and six 9's now and trying like mad to get through the next couple of days without hitting them again. The last four purchased were driven purely by the ridiculously low price.

BSA1 upthread made a list of a good dozen reasons to have multiples of the same thing and it looks like a very good list to me. I probably have twenty different model guns that I have a silly number of. Just works out that way when I find something I really like. One thing that didn't make the list would be 'gunsmithing or projects'. I sometimes go out of my way to collect several of the same thing just to make it worth my while to tinker with them(and stock spare parts). These M64's were acquired as a refinishing and custom stocking project which I've only tackled halfway so far,......

 

[Bigmaxdog]

I can't turn down a bargain. I probably would have been happy with my first two 9's and two .45's(ALWAYS have two of anything)at $264 each after rebate, but once the after rebate price dropped to $200 I couldn't resist just a few more. Originally I couldn't choose between 9mm and .45, nor between 'safety' and 'non-safety' so I just scarfed up one of each variation. I'm actually up to two .45's and six 9's now and trying like mad to get through the next couple of days without hitting them again. The last four purchased were driven purely by the ridiculously low price.

BSA1 upthread made a list of a good dozen reasons to have multiples of the same thing and it looks like a very good list to me. I probably have twenty different model guns that I have a silly number of. Just works out that way when I find something I really like. One thing that didn't make the list would be 'gunsmithing or projects'. I sometimes go out of my way to collect several of the same thing just to make it worth my while to tinker with them(and stock spare parts). These M64's were acquired as a refinishing and custom stocking project which I've only tackled halfway so far,......

Kaveman - I want to come over to your house and Shoot! Beautiful Collection!

 

[kaveman]

Not really. They're just a bunch of $225 police trade-ins but they seemed to be a solid investment at the time. Hope to get around to bead blasting or scotch brighting eventually, maybe some barrel bobbing or 9mm converting,....who knows. Just something to play with in my dotage.

 

[stbear1]

At $200 I had to buy one. Too good a deal to pass up. Almost wish I ordered two.

 

[wormraper]

I bought 2 of the NTS ones with this sale but would EASILY buy a third for $200 after rebate if they put those on sale (curse of being a lefty, the shield's and other sub compacts tend to be have non ambi safeties for those evil righties)

 

[Bigmaxdog]

Update for those interested on shipping times from PSA these days.

I ordered the Shield 9 $274 deal on Friday 6/23 , received email it was shipped on 6/28, tracking says it will be at my LGS on Monday 7/3.

Not too bad from PSA.

 

[Jeppo]

I ordered the Shield 9 $274 deal on Friday 6/23 , received email it was shipped on 6/28, tracking says it will be at my LGS on Monday 7/3.

Did they issue an invoice with the "ordered" date or "shipped" date?

 

[Bigmaxdog]

Did they issue an invoice with the "ordered" date or "shipped" date?

Not exactly, but I can print the invoice now if I go to "My Orders" at the PSA site- shows the date I ordered it, the shipping details, and gun purchased. Not sure what will come in the box- I'll see on Monday.

 

[Jeppo]

That's very helpful, thanks!

I asked because their site shows the rebate can be gotten if orders are placed by the end of today. So, I wanted to be sure that the "order" date will appear on the invoice. One more question if you don't mind...did they charge your credit card when you ordered or when they shipped?

Enjoy your new Shield!

 

[kaveman]

Nothing comes in the box and the website invoice doesn't show a serial number. I questioned them about this(Whittakers included an itemized invoice showing dates/prices/serial numbers)but PSA claimed I didn't need any of that and the downloaded invoice without serial numbers would suffice. Hope so,.....or PSA owes me $450 worth of rebates if S&W doesn't pay up.

I only mention this because the Milano website doesn't yet show anything pending for my first two PSA rebates(haven't submitted the last four). My Whittaker rebates were filed 4/8(9mm)and 4/24(.45)and both are showing on the Milano website(4/14 and 4/30). The two 9mm rebates I filed from PSA on 5/22 are still not up(although I do realize that there's a long delay to posting because Milano is obviously swamped. Still, we're coming up on 40days since I submitted the PSA 'invoices' so I'm still concerned. Once those two successfully post I'll breathe a little easier. Will update if/when I get confirmation that the PSA paperwork 'accepts'.

 

[Jeppo]

That concerns me. I bought a couple from Brownells and they had no problem providing "proper" invoices (with numbers).

The first Shield I bought shows up on Milano's site but those from the end of May and early this month, not yet.

 

[Bigmaxdog]

That's very helpful, thanks!

I asked because their site shows the rebate can be gotten if orders are placed by the end of today. So, I wanted to be sure that the "order" date will appear on the invoice. One more question if you don't mind...did they charge your credit card when you ordered or when they shipped?

Enjoy your new Shield!

They charged my CC a few days after I ordered, and before it shipped If I recall.

 

[kaveman]

Nothing comes in the box and the website invoice doesn't show a serial number. I questioned them about this(Whittakers included an itemized invoice showing dates/prices/serial numbers)but PSA claimed I didn't need any of that and the downloaded invoice without serial numbers would suffice. Hope so,.....or PSA owes me $450 worth of rebates if S&W doesn't pay up.

I only mention this because the Milano website doesn't yet show anything pending for my first two PSA rebates(haven't submitted the last four). My Whittaker rebates were filed 4/8(9mm)and 4/24(.45)and both are showing on the Milano website(4/14 and 4/30). The two 9mm rebates I filed from PSA on 5/22 are still not up(although I do realize that there's a long delay to posting because Milano is obviously swamped. Still, we're coming up on 40days since I submitted the PSA 'invoices' so I'm still concerned. Once those two successfully post I'll breathe a little easier. Will update if/when I get confirmation that the PSA paperwork 'accepts'.

My PSA purchases posted to the Milano website today(July5)and look to be valid showing a $75 rebate. I submitted them on 5-22 and the site shows them entered on 5-30 but they didn't 'post' until today. That was an unnecessary month of 'wondering'.

 

[Bigmaxdog]

Happy to announce my $274.99 PSA purchase arrived at my LGS this week, and I was able to take it to the range and test it out. The Shield 9 performed great- the 9's low recoil and great feel left me very impressed. I have always been a 45 guy, but this gun now gives me another great carry option. I did install Talon rubber grips which makes a big difference to be able to hold onto such a small pistol- I have big hands. Its more compact size then the Shield 45 makes it a bit easier for me to carry and conceal- even have it able to fit in my Desantis Nemesis pocket holster in my Cargo shorts front pocket- nice fit and very comfy- I'm ready for Summer!

 

[wormraper]

My PSA purchases posted to the Milano website today(July5)and look to be valid showing a $75 rebate. I submitted them on 5-22 and the site shows them entered on 5-30 but they didn't 'post' until today. That was an unnecessary month of 'wondering'.

when did you submit it??? I submitted mine on 6/8 and it still hasn't posted yet.

 

[0849]

Best Price

So who is offering the best price on the Shield now?

 

[kaveman]

when did you submit it??? I submitted mine on 6/8 and it still hasn't posted yet.

I submitted two Shield rebates MAY22 and they didn't show up on the Milano website until JULY5, but when they did show up they were listed as entered on MAY30.

In other words it took 6 1/2wks before there was any indication that I'd made a submission.

Just submitted four more yesterday and don't expect to hear anything about them until this fall.