Shield Vs M&P Compact

[gunny4053]

Just to clarify, the M&Ps don't need the Apex upgrade, but many like it. Hence the term upgrade. I have the Shield, and the trigger is just fine. Give them a try side by side, that's your best way to evaluate the next purchase.

Good Luck and good shooting.

 

[Sheepdoggit]

I just like the way that the Shield feels compared to the c version. It seems made for me just like my 3rd gen.

How can a Shield and a Gen3 Glock both feel like they were made to fit your hand? They feel so completely different. It's not just feel, it's circumference (which is not as subjective). My two primary carry guns are my Glock 26 Gen4 and my Shield in 9mm. The grip is so much thinner on the Shield. It just doesn't fill my hand like the Glock so it's nowhere near the comfort and purchase I get with the latter. My Shield carries more comfortably, but my Glock is more comfortable to hold. It's a trade off in my mind. They both shoot and carry well enough, but I would say my Glock carries better than my Shield feels. I have medium sized hands (large glove).

 

[Atonal]

How can a Shield and a Gen3 Glock both feel like they were made to fit your hand? They feel so completely different. It's not just feel, it's circumference (which is not as subjective). My two primary carry guns are my Glock 26 Gen4 and my Shield in 9mm. The grip is so much thinner on the Shield. It just doesn't fill my hand like the Glock so it's nowhere near the comfort and purchase I get with the latter. My Shield carries more comfortably, but my Glock is more comfortable to hold. It's a trade off in my mind. They both shoot and carry well enough, but I would say my Glock carries better than my Shield feels. I have medium sized hands (large glove).

I'm assuming he's referring to a 3rd gen Smith, not Glock.

 

[M&Pmeister]

While I do agree that M&Ps aren't known for having great trigger feel, the Compact and Shield are not exactly range guns or target pistols. They are primarily self defense weapon designed for conceal carry. If and when they are pressed into service in an actual gun fight, the shooter is likely so pumped full of adrenaline, that trigger feel would be the last of his/her worries.

I'm keeping mine stock, as they work well enough for their intended purpose.

Now, when I eventually get that M&P Pro CORE 5" with a nice reddot, I might care a bit more about the trigger feel.

 

[scarolina360]

I went with the 9c because living in Fayetteville we have several issues with gangs, as well as people getting attacked by more than one person. Therefore I wanted more rounds. Maybe it is overkill but it makes me feel better. I didn't like the trigger though, the amount of over travel and pre-travel, so I replaced the trigger with the Apex FSS. Out of the box though it will perform just fine.

 

[Jboutfishn]

I shoot a M&P pro 9, 40c, 9 mm Shield and Sig 1911, all are different, a matter of getting used to them. All good. IMHO carry guns require a heavier pull....

 

[InTheWoods]

I have both and don't feel any real notable differences between the triggers. I do, though, much prefer the grip length on the Shield when the extended magazine is inserted. I find the grip on the Compact too short for comfort. A pinky extention won't help because it is the REAR of the grip I find too short on the Compact model. I don't mind short grips on pocket pistols, but do mind short grips on guns with any real weight to them.

 

[tim c]

I own a shield 9 and shield 40 also a 40c all have apex triggers.out of the 3 i prefer the 40c hands down