Shield 9mm. Holy cow, what a nice gun!

[CSB]

You should be able to point shoot a man sized target within legally justifiable self-defense distances. If you cannot, then all of that money wasted on night sights would've been better off spent on ammo and range time.

That's the debate I have with myself, and why I question the necessity. If the lighting is so poor that you can't orient a sight without night sights, how in the heck are you going to responsibly fire a gun? Seems like there's an inherent conflict in the premise of this accessory.

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[Bayoutalker]

That's the debate I have with myself, and why I question the necessity. If the lighting is so poor that you can't orient a sight without night sights, how in the heck are you going to responsibly fire a gun? Seems like there's an inherent conflict in the premise of this accessory.

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That the thought I had when I decided against spending the money on night sights.

Cliff

 

[Bowserb]

You should be able to point shoot a man sized target within legally justifiable self-defense distances. If you cannot, then all of that money wasted on night sights would've been better off spent on ammo and range time.

Thanks. That's generally true. In the dark in some conditions, though, things can be different. Home invasion, for example. From the top of my stairs/balcony/landing to the front door is about 30 feet. While there is always a hall light on downstairs, aiming and shooting from the dark is a lot easier when the sights are visible. You can see the target but not the sights. My night stand gun has a light on it. I can light up a target nicely, but I still can't see the sights. Try it, and you'll see what I mean.

My wife and I have both tried it under night or dusk conditions with the LaserLyte dry fire laser and target. Even though the target is visible, not seeing the sights makes it more difficult, and slower, to get a shot on target. I am not a buyer of accessories as a rule, but my real world conditions practice is what put me onto night sights in the first place.

Secondly, anyone who has ever told his wife that she doesn't need something that she wants, can give you a very good reason to make this purchase.

Luckily, we can afford both the night sights and the ammo and range time, plus professional training.

 

[Bayoutalker]

Thanks. That's generally true. In the dark in some conditions, though, things can be different. Home invasion, for example. From the top of my stairs/balcony/landing to the front door is about 30 feet. While there is always a hall light on downstairs, aiming and shooting from the dark is a lot easier when the sights are visible. My wife and I have both tried it under night or dusk conditions with the LaserLyte dry fire laser and target. Even though the target is visible, not seeing the sights makes it more difficult, and slower, to get a shot on target. I am not a buyer of accessories as a rule, but my real world conditions practice is what put me onto night sights in the first place.

Secondly, anyone who has ever told his wife that she doesn't need something that she wants, can give you a very good reason to make this purchase.

Luckily, we can afford both the night sights and the ammo and range time, plus professional training.

You have two good reasons for night sights. 1. In your home you have identified a reasonable need where the sights work for you. 2. Most importantly it is something that you want and can afford. I am a big fan of new toys. If I only bought the things I NEEDED I would have lead a very dull life. Happiness is a very real reason to acquire something you just want.

Cliff

 

[Bowserb]

You have two good reasons for night sights. 1. In your home you have identified a reasonable need where the sights work for you. 2. Most importantly it is something that you want and can afford. I am a big fan of new toys. If I only bought the things I NEEDED I would have lead a very dull life. Happiness is a very real reason to acquire something you just want.
Cliff

My Colt XSE was something I wanted. Night sights were not and indeed seemed unnecessary, until my home dry fire practice demonstrated their need.

I do not have night sights on the Colt. Don't need them as it is strictly a range gun. It was my venture into the mystique of the 1911. While the M1911 was the standard sidearm when I was in the First Infantry Division in Vietnam, being an ordinary grunt, I did not have one or even training with one.

I suggest anyone who has a gun for home defense, walk around your house at night and point your gun in a direction where a robber might be. You might find, as I did, that lots of places you can see clearly where that bad guy would be, but you can't see your sights. Even with close range, visible sights can make a difference, especially in a location where you really don't want to miss.

On the subject of needs and wants. The Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch, a horse ranch and riding academy for special needs children, was virtually wiped out in today's floods. The horses were saved, but the facility, equipment, and supplies were flooded, broken, or washed away. I didn't need to, but wanted to, send a donation to help them rebuild. Here's a link: Welcome to Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch | Spring, Texas

 

[CherStew]

I agree

I do not shoot a gun with only 2 finger grips well at all. My wife is the same. The 8 round mag is an extra round and a better grip. I've used the Pearce mag bottoms on other guns in the past. They can transform impossible guns like Glock 26/27, Springfield subcompacts, and little Rugers. Will likely add the Pearce to the 7 round magazine, although that magazine will never be the carried mag. Might use it on the range, though.

Do you find the front TFO sight to be a problem at all?

As a women with bigger hands; I feel the same way. MY palm is three inches wide and I have long fingers like my father. This firearm is perfect in so many ways. I have been very happy with mine. I took it for my 4th outing today. I also took a one-on-one an express gun cleaning class. I am a proud owner!

 

[Bowserb]

Just ordered a couple additional 8 round magazines from gunmagwarehouse.com. $21.99 each plus 4.99 shipping. They were also available cheaper at grabagun.com (19.99) but with Texas sales tax and shipping, they totalled a bit more. Compared to $37.95 from S&W, what a deal!

 

[armallard]

Glad to hear all is good with their shield mine will be here in a couple of weeks hopefully..... $412 OTD

 

[rwsmith]

Not the lowest price......

How much would you have saved with the lowest price? Who cares? Your wife now has a Shield.

 

[ChiefStealth]

I haven't yet been convinced that cost/necessity works in favor of night sights, but I'm considering it. Has anyone of you actually used the Glow-On product (I also see a SiteGlo product online; I'm sure there are others). Curious to know how long it would be luminescent -- considering it would be in an IWB most of the time.

I've been using the Glow-On on my H&K USP for several years. IMHO, it needs to be redone about every two years. The brightness slowly fades. Also, sometimes the paint chips out, or otherwise falls out.
I hit the sights with a flashlight for several seconds. The luminescence lasts for about two hours. That is, it stays quite bright, then starts to fade. Even at six hours, its still somewhat usable, if my eyes are fully in darkness mode. If I'm in total darkness, I can see them. Any light at all, even a little night light, I can't see the sights. I have to hit them with the flashlight again. Just a few seconds to get back to full brightness.

 

[Bowserb]

Anyone here married? It was such fun watching my wife fill out her first 4473, then inspect the gun. Now I learn that the purchase price of the Shield is just the beginning. Extra mags is a given, but so far I've had to order Talon grips, Truglo TFX sights, and the SS guide rod and spring kit (I have reservations about that one. It was because the slide is so hard for my wife to rack. I'm going to test it first, and see if I can detect the slide hitting the frame. For certain, no +P with that spring!) Not enough? I had to order a plastic case from S&W, because the cardboard box it came in was just too cheap looking. Cheap looking? Who's going to see it in the back of the closet? The gun will never be in that case! Only $11, so I ordered her some Genuine S&W shooting glasses to spread the shipping charge. No, she didn't want a S&W cap.

I just put the Talon grips on it. Very easy install after watching a couple of Youtube videos on this new "rear wrap" version of the grip material. It's really helpful to see someone else make a mistake that you might make otherwise. I notice that three of the top selling Talon grips are for single stack subcompact 9 mm handguns, suggesting that indeed a grip can be too small! My wife doesn't have large hands, and even she found the grip a tad smaller than she would like.

Also just bought another thousand rounds of Federal FMJ and a thousand rounds of Hi Shock. My goal is to have by November enough ammo to last through the next four years of oppressive liberal government. Remember what happened to ammo prices when Obama was reelected? Oops. Sorry for the off topic mini-rant.

 

[RONALD HENSLEY]

Geez I love my shield, I added the apex duty carry kit and trijicon night sights, then a little cerakote I did myself, it's my little tricked out buddy.

 

[Pointblank2U]

I haven't yet been convinced that cost/necessity works in favor of night sights, but I'm considering it. Has anyone of you actually used the Glow-On product (I also see a SiteGlo product online; I'm sure there are others). Curious to know how long it would be luminescent -- considering it would be in an IWB most of the time.

I carried a Glock 19 on duty for over a decade that had night sights. I think there are better places to spend your money, like a good flashlight. The thing is, if it is so dark that you cannot see your sights, you will not be able to see what you are shooting at either. If you illuminate the target with a flashlight, your sights will be in silloutte and you will be able to see them easily.

 

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[Smokey74]

I added Tru-Glo TFO's to my Shield and love them. Really help me find the sights during low light levels as my eyes are not what they once were. Age Sucks Sometimes!!