Smith and Wesson just released the new M&P Shield

[rappa29]

The 3913 is the finest 9mm single stack semi auto to ever come out of S&W. GREAT trigger, 8+1 capacity, hammer fired, metal frame and slide, accurate, reliable and looks good while doing all that. Regards 18DAI

Agreed, but that's why I want to check out the shield in person to see if it's worth getting as a backup, beater, car gun to my 3913!

 

[Capt Crunch]

If I was going to get a 9mm I think this would be the thing. Probably the .40 would be too snappy.

 

[HiCap]

I have a conundrum. I am about to pick up a Walther PPS, and the dealer told me that he was going to get a Shield in Monday and that perhaps I should check it out before I make up my mind. So, what's to do?

HiCap

 

[kbm6893]

I have a conundrum. I am about to pick up a Walther PPS, and the dealer told me that he was going to get a Shield in Monday and that perhaps I should check it out before I make up my mind. So, what's to do?

HiCap

Wait until you see the Shield. I have an LC9 that I am happy enough with, but I would have preferred the Shield.

 

[Dave686]

I want one in .40.
If GB is any indication; no .40’s have gone out yet.
But I guess it will take a few months to get one.

 

[Capt Crunch]

I want one in .40.
If GB is any indication; no .40’s have gone out yet.
But I guess it will take a few months to get one.

I have faith in Smith, I just think the .40's are going to be wayyy snappy!

 

[mlk18]

Where in the world did you find one?

There are some on gunbroker, but there are also a few online retailers that have them (grabagun.com comes to mind). I called my LGS and they already had one, so I bought it. I will have it in my hand by lunch time tomorrow. So if you're looking, call around. S&W said they had several thousand units out already.

 

[Bartman3562]

Cabelas

Went to Cabelas here in town, and they had several. Was told they got them ahead of time, and had to sign a waiver not to show and tell before release. Held it, and it is a nice sized package, but admit, it just wasn't a 3913 and didn't point as well for me. Advantage still goes to the 3rd gen.

 

[1bdvet]

Can't wait to see one up close and in person, cause I know I would love it, and the price is right.

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

FWIW, I saw one on GunsAmerica this week. I know we have a lot of M&P users and fans here on the forum, but I'm gonna stick with the 3rd gens... just my personal preference.

 

[jim28080]

I went to Cabela's first thing this morning. I saw a M&P Shield in the case and asked to look at it. The salesman said he didn't know they had them yet.
I took it home.
Monday I will take it to the range and make a bunch of noise and get back to you with my impressions.

Jim

 

[gunlovingirl]

I went to Cabela's first thing this morning. I saw a M&P Shield in the case and asked to look at it. The salesman said he didn't know they had them yet.
I took it home.
Monday I will take it to the range and make a bunch of noise and get back to you with my impressions.

Jim

If anyone else can relate some first hand experience with their Shield, I'd appreciate it. I want one. Bad! But I'd like to hear some opinions first. Thanks!

 

[handlebar]

I have an M&P 9 compact, which by the way shoots fantastically in both the areas of reliability and accuracy. Other than width difference, is there any reason why I should trade or sell mine to get a shield?

 

[Firemanjones]

I have a conundrum. I am about to pick up a Walther PPS, and the dealer told me that he was going to get a Shield in Monday and that perhaps I should check it out before I make up my mind. So, what's to do?
HiCap

I have a PPS and love the way it handles, shoots and conceals.
The Shield is inexpensive in price compared to the PPS. I would suggest handling both when you go back to the store and hopefully by then someone will have written their shooting experience.

 

[Two Guns]

I hope they make one in 45. Then I will buy one.

 

[mlk18]

If anyone else can relate some first hand experience with their Shield, I'd appreciate it.

Picked mine up this morning. It was even nicer than I expected. The grip is incredible, ergonomics are unrivaled in the slim 9mm category (and I have several of them). It's hard to describe but it feels like an ultra-thin Browning Hi-Power to me. And to my surprise I like it even more than my 908. The trigger is excellent with a very clean break. Reset is as described, very distinct. Fit and finish is top notch i.e. typical S&W. I could ramble on and on about how enamored I am with this gun but I will digress. I didn't have time to really put it through its paces today, but reliability was 100% and it shoots to POA. Recoil/muzzle flip is very manageable, almost soft for a gun this thin and light. After a thorough breaking in this gun will no doubt be my BUG and summer off duty carry piece. I already have a spot picked out in the safe for my Ruger LC9.

 

[mlk18]

Proof! Just kidding, here it is next to my 908.

 

[HiCap]

Firemanjones, good advice. When the M&Ps first came out I had a .40 and liked it a lot. One reason I like the idea of the Shield is that there will be a lot of after market vendors out there. BUT, the PPS is so classy....

More later.

HiCap

 

[hardknocks]

908

hello all
appreciate the pic next to the 908. i stopped by gander today and they had 5-6 M&P shield that just came in. i wanted to just get a feel for the shield.
Luckily i didnt order one online. i like the new M&P but for now the 908 i have will do just fine.
Now if i had some extra $$ i would definetly consider the lighter gun. wish the shield was a little smaller.
thanks again
Mike

 

[blksn955.o]

Got to play with one at the NRA convention here last weekend. I had been planning on picking up a M&P9c after getting my grubby mitts on the Shield that is the compact 9mm I am getting.

The nice rep handing out the S&W hats said the first major shipment went out Thurs 4-12-12. I think S&W really has their ducks in a row with this release.