Shield vs CS9

[Telecaster]

Would this 3913 base plate fit the CS9 mag? SMITH & WESSON MAGAZINE FLOOR PLATE | Brownells

 

[Telecaster]

Thanks for the comparison.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that noted the Grand-Canyonesque spaces between the frame and the slide of the Shield compared to the CS9?

True, but my Shield is tight with no rattle at all.

 

[oldman10mm]

The 9mm single stack baseplates (CS9,3914,TSW wide) are interchageable.

 

[Telecaster]

Thanks, I'll order some.

 

[nll401]

Thanks for the comparison.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that noted the Grand-Canyonesque spaces between the frame and the slide of the Shield compared to the CS9?

I wondered about that as well. But as I looked closer, I wondered if the "gaps" we see are just at the tail end of the slide and that the slide to rail fit is better than it appears.

I don't have a Shield (or any of the other M&P) models, so I don't know.

 

[BE Mike]

The Shield is a fine pistol and the price is right. I've seen them for $300.00! That being said, they are too thin and blocky for me. The CS 9 fills the hand and lessens the effect of recoil. I personally have been carrying a Kahr CM-9 for many years now and it suits me better than either of these guns, especially since I am a big fan of pocket carry.

 

[Big Shrek]

I had a nice CS9 that I ended up not keeping primarily because I couldn't get a good 3 finger grip when using the standard length mag with curved baseplate. Ended up going to the 3913. In hind sight I should have experimented with changing baseplates from other brand mags like Kahr, Ramline, Triple K, or Promag just to see if they improved the grip. I know the off brand mags dont have a good reputation but the baseplate might be good. My CS9 was very accurate and I probably should have held onto it but I am very happy with my 3913.

Offbrand mags are usually ok IF....you can learn to adjust them.
I have a Hi-Standard mag lip adjustment tool that solves
most issues with ease. It's worth it
Especially if you like oddball guns anyway...which means
you simply cannot throw mags away, you gotta fix 'em,
because replacement mags are few and far between...

Which is also how I discovered that some S&W mags
have counterparts, as some companies used S&W mags
with different mag catch slots for their guns (like Star, for example).

 

[BE Mike]

Great comparison! Having cut my teeth on double-action revolvers, I never cared for traditional double action. Other than that, I think the CS9 has better feel than the too thin grips of the Shield. I went Kahr CM9 and found the right compromise for me.

 

[Telecaster]

Great comparison! Having cut my teeth on double-action revolvers, I never cared for traditional double action. Other than that, I think the CS9 has better feel than the too thin grips of the Shield. I went Kahr CM9 and found the right compromise for me.

If you like the feel of the CS9, try a Kahr K9.

 

[Kadonny]

The stocks on my CS-9 have a name but I cannot recall what it is. Somebody will remember. Made by a former Forum members here methinks. I have the original stocks, too.

Yup, as another poster said, they are Big Dog grips. He basically took full size 3rd gen grips and modded them down to fit the CS9. They are far and away better than the stock rubber tire grips, but they are thinner which some don't like.

I had a CS9 for years with the Bid Dog grips. I bought a Shield years ago and loved it so much that I sold my CS9. For me, for carry, the Shield was better with it's much slimmer size and I never cared much for SA/DA when carrying.

Anyway, the CS9 is still a great gun.