shield and the 2.0

[full mag]

howdy all,

its been awhile since I posted, was wanting feed back from people that have the standard shield and the 2.0, is the trigger worth the extra money? or would the money be better spent on the standard shield with night sights?


thx fm

 

[kthom]

My wife and I own a couple of M&P9 Shields. Have had them since long before the 2.0 versions arrived on the scene. We have never had any problems shooting the original versions plenty well enough to take care of the kind of business we have for them to do well. They have been very reliable and satisfactory for us. We see no need to make any kind of change. Were we buying a Shield for the first time today, it's probably likely that we would end up with the 2.0 models, but we see no need at all to make the change since ours have worked very well for us and since they are a well known entity with many hundreds of rounds fired. Our Shields have the original triggers in them, and we have never felt the need to upgrade the triggers in them in any way. The more we shoot them, the better they have become. For me, the night sights are kind of a separate issue that would apply to which ever model you choose. If you already have a 1.0 model that's working OK for you, I see no need to spend money making the change. If you own neither, then see if you can try the triggers on both models and decide which you prefer.

I can say this: Either model you choose will operate more smoothly after you have fired about 500 rounds through it!

 

[tnmandpshooter]

I own the 2.0 3.6" compact. The trigger was pure junk at 8 pounds out of the box. I put an apex trigger kit and plunger kit in and retained all the s&w springs and I'll never go back to stock.

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[OKFC05]

I own the 2.0 3.6" compact. The trigger was pure junk at 8 pounds out of the box. I put an apex trigger kit and plunger kit in and retained all the s&w springs and I'll never go back to stock.

This answer illustrates why I never attempt to answer a question like the OP posed. At the opposite end of the spectrum, some will say it is just fine. And both are right, for their tastes and budgets. It depends on the buyer's point of view, which is why I say "shoot it yourself and decide what YOU like." A rental fee is cheaper than buying a gun you hate.

 

[Zed16]

My 9mm 2.0 Shield out of the box has a 5.5 lb trigger. To me, very acceptable. My 9mm 1.0 had a trigger pull I did not like so I installed the Apex sear. Sear only. It now has a 4.5 lb trigger. Both guns were purchased in 2019. The 2.0 is a safe queen but I plan no alterations to the trigger. For me, the answer to your question is about $$$. Right NOW you can get a 2.0 for the same money as a 1.0 + Apex sear. In this environment I would go with the 2.0. When I bought my 1.0+Apex sear I saved $40 vs the 2.0. But that was earlier in the year.

 

[full mag]

the question is really about the extra cost of the 2.0 over the standard shield, and how to better spend the savings, if not worth the cost of upgrading to the latest and greatest, would rather have night sights if not much difference in trigger, seems as if that's the main difference between the models.

 

[jnichols2]

Both my Shield 9mm ard V 1.0. I also have a Shield 45 V 2.0 and a M&P Cpmpact V 2.0.

The grip texture is probably the biggest difference, the triggers all feel much alike to me. If the trigger is very important, you will like the 2.0. I prefer a little firmer trigger on a defense weapon.

Folks that like an aggressive grip will vote 2.0, and folks that prefer less aggressive will vote 1.0.

My personal preference is for a grip that's in between. I think the grip on the .380 Shield EZ is just right for me.

If you are trying to decide, handle them both. If possible, rent them.

 

[kthom]

the question is really about the extra cost of the 2.0 over the standard shield, and how to better spend the savings, if not worth the cost of upgrading to the latest and greatest, would rather have night sights if not much difference in trigger, seems as if that's the main difference between the models.

My opinion is this: Unless by your standards the trigger is horrible, spend your money on more ammo and go shoot it. Perfect practice will make you a better shooter with whatever you are shooting and that much shooting will allow what you are shooting to become the best shooter it can be.

I am astounded at how folks will buy a new handgun and before they have fired a round or more than just a few rounds, they will begin to modify it into what others claim is the best. So shoot it. Shoot it a lot. Then if things don't suit you, begin to slowly and carefully change things. Do that one thing at a time so you will know what made any difference, positive or negative. After you've shot the gun several hundred rounds, then you can tell the difference. All this unless, of course, you just have lots of money and have a burning desire to make upgrades. Give the gun a good chance to become broken in and smoothed up from actual use. Then spend some money for something besides ammo!

 

[Lindy]

I am not super up on the history of the shield but I believe the 1.0 came out later in the life of the 1.0 guns and came with some trigger improvements over the original 1.0 M&P guns.

I have a 2.0 and a buddy has a 1.0. Visibly looking at the internals we can't tell a difference, like you can with a 1.0 and 2.0 full size M&P. Also I think they feel the same as well, from a trigger perspective.

I personally would not change the trigger on any gun unless it was dedicated to shooting sports/hunting and especially on a gun that has a primary use of CCW.

I have owned a lot of Glocks over a long time. At one time I would change out the triggers to get the lightest/smoothest feel but I would regularly run into issues. Now my remaining Glocks get the Glock OEM "-" connector and nothing else. It ever so slightly smooths out the wall and keeps the Glock "stock" if you will.

On my 4.25inch M&P 2.0 9mm, the stock trigger is amazing. It is lighter than my Glocks with the "-" connector. The 2.0 feels almost too light in comparison, like a custom trigger.

 

[Marshal Tom]

I purchased a 1.0 early on because I needed it for a retired LE shoot that I had to do and at the time, I had no other semi's in the safe which is extremely rare. I paid way to much for it since they were newly out. I am thinking $440 without looking. I later had a trigger job done on it, added a Talon Grip and put night sights on it. Now I have so much invested in the little thing that I can't ever sell it. Mine has been just fine as set up and I see no need to change. May put a Apex trigger in it at some point because I have not yet wasted enough money on it.

 

[swsig]

I have a Shield 9 1.0, and a Shield 45 2.0. The 2.0 has a somewhat better trigger, but the 1.0's trigger is pretty decent, and I don't think the 2.0's trigger is $100 better than the 1.0's trigger. On the other hand, the 45 is much more accurate than the 9, so going to the 45 (all 45s are 2.0) may be worth it for that reason alone. If you decide to go with the 9mm, I believe the 1.0 is the better value.

 

[Motorsporting]

I have both, although my 2.0 is the new PC 4". That trigger is awesome! I had my LGS test a new PC 2.0, and compare it with mine - there is about a 1# difference in pull weight after only 300 rounds. I definitely like it TONS more than my 1.0. The new PC also comes with updated sights. I'm not too interested in Fiber Optics, but at least I don't have to change them right away. YMMV.

 

[BSA1]

full mag,

There are some screaming good prices on the Shield 9mm 1.0. Over the last 2- 3 weeks I have seen it advertised for $250.00 with free shipping. All you need to add is the fee your FFL dealers charges to complete the transfer. (My dealer charges $10.00). Then use the money you saved to buy extra magazines.

Come to think of it that is what I have done over the last three weeks.

 

[bub075]

I have a 1.0 Shield that I bought back right after they first came out, when they were VERY hard to find. It took me a few weeks to find anyplace that had any in stock to even buy. IIRC, I paid full price, and then some, for it and the $440.00 mentioned above sounds about right.

The triggers on the original full sized 1.0 M&Ps were awful. I tried them several times because I was trying to get out of Glocks but couldn't stand the triggers. The trigger on the Shield was much different, and better, than the other M&Ps. Very Glock like, with light takeup, a well defined wall just before the break, crisp and well defined (but not the lightest) break, then a pretty well defined trigger reset. Not quite as good as a Glock, but pretty good, good enough that I have been carrying my Shield off duty from my PD job since I got it. I'm very happy with it and it has always worked well, clean or dirty.

I tried one Shield 2.0 example one of the guys at the PD bought for off duty carry. I have to agree with a lot of the above. If you don't already have a Shield, the 2.0 is a very good choice. If you don't want to spend the extra cash on a 2.0, the 1.0 would still be a very good choice, especially since they are so cheap right now. To me, the trigger is very good, but not good enough to switch if you already have a 1.0. The good thing is, holsters, mags and most (if not all) ancillary gear for a 1.0 will also work for the 2.0. S&W did it right when they only changed the internals and left the external dimensions and magazines alone. Either will work very well, it just depends on how much you want to spend.

 

[Amp]

I also have the 9mm 1.0 and 45 2.0.
Like the 45 not for caliber but for the way it feels in my hand.
The 9 isn't going anywhere. Got a nice holster for carry but it mostly sits in the safe.
Lots of choices out there. Just pick one ya like.

 

[full mag]

went with the shield 2.0, only one in stock at lgs, haven't got it to the range yet but like the grip texture and trigger "dry firing" not much into press checks, so front slide serrations don't matter, all in all seems like a keeper!


thx fm

 

[whittsailor]

Congrats on the new Shield. Bought a new 2.0 Shield myself a couple weeks ago. Only 200 rounds of FMJ quickly followed by a magazine of 124 grain hollow points with no failures. Love it.

 

[kenner]

S&W Shield 1.0

I have -2- Shields, put Apex trigger kits and front night sights in both.
I love these pistols, both shoot very well, in fact I'm thinking about buying another 1.0. The prices are unreal right now.
kenner

 

[JNewell]

I also have the 9mm 1.0 and 45 2.0.
Like the 45 not for caliber but for the way it feels in my hand.
The 9 isn't going anywhere. Got a nice holster for carry but it mostly sits in the safe.
Lots of choices out there. Just pick one ya like.

Quoting for convenience...

I have two each of the 1.0 9mm Shield and whatever the original version of the .45 Shield would be.

One of each has the Apex duty/carry kit installed, so doing A-B comparisons is super easy.

Is there a difference? Yes.

Was the difference worth the $100+ cost of the kits? Debatable, IMO. I don't regret spending the money, but the improvement was incremental.

Would I sell a 1.0 (at the low prices they're fetching now) and buy a 2.0? Speaking for myself, not a chance.

For my money, the 1.0 pistols are still eminently good shooters. I agree with those saying spend the cash on more ammo.

 

[full mag]

got it to the range
put 150rds of fed alm case, rem m/le ball ammo, and fed hydro shock and hst through it with the 7&8 rders functioned flawlessly, pulling alittle high and left, "need more range time" sweet little shooter.

fm