BigDog48
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Oh, I agree, that why my gunsafe is getting full of S&W ... next, a bigger safe
Thnking about a Shield. Need advice.
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Oh, I agree, that why my gunsafe is getting full of S&W ... next, a bigger safe
bedbugbilly
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I've never had any issues with my 9mm Shield - and it gets a steady diet of reloads with my cast lead projectiles. No function issues at all an I have no problem in recommending it and have many times to others I know.
The only issue I had was replacing magazine spring which was shipped right out to me. Otherwise I now have close to 800 rounds through my 9mm and love it. At 7-10 yds it'll do whatever groups you want. I was just with my son and he shot it for the first time. Was off on his first shot and every one after that was right on target. I've got 2 friends who have the .45 Shield and have heard no complaints from them either. Good platform for an EDC.
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I have the shield 9 and shield 45, both great guns, but I prefer the 45... I have near 2000 rounds through it, feels good to shoot it... lately though I've been carrying a kahr cm9... smith and wesson is my true love, but the kahr has been the most comfortable for me to carry all day, and it hasn't malfunctioned yet..
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Bozz10mm
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I just ordered a Shield .45. I hope it's a flawless as my Shield 9mm. S&W has an excellent rep for warranty work if not.
Troubles with the Shield have been blown way out of proportion. As noted, well over a MILLION sold, it's the most popular gun produced yesterday and today.
This is a forum dedicated to S&W's, so naturally people having issues will use Google and wind up here.
This is a forum dedicated to S&W's, so naturally people having issues will use Google and wind up here.
The only problem with my Shield was me, it took a lot of practice and several hundred rounds break in. Some have had issues with defects and others have a problem after trying to make upgrades.
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Back when I bought mine 1.5 years ago the main problem was operator error. The RSA was not getting pur in correctly which then created the problem.
My wife and I both have a shield and no issues with ours. Because of all the great rebates i talked my dad into one as well.
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My wife and I both have a shield and no issues with ours. Because of all the great rebates i talked my dad into one as well.
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Mine was purchased late in 2015 and probably has 2-250 rounds thru the pipe. While it has never jammed, my gut feeling is that it needs some more break-in as it doesn't quite feel as "broke-in" for lack of better description. As it likely won't be a carry gun for any time in the immediate future, it's not a major issue. I just need to dedicate a range session with a couple hundred rounds to ensure the process is completed.
Back when the Shield was first introduced, FMG Publications writer John Connor wrote a very thorough article about his test of an early specimen. Connor made sure to stress a thorough cleaning and lube for all of the little "mouse-sized" pistols chambering "roaring" calibers, and went onto summarize his initial range session favorably. At the same time, people were getting on the internet and complaining that their new mini 9 would constantly jam out of the box and that "it" was junk and they were getting rid of "it." Mr. Connor suggested that all of the mini pistols needed a break-in period before being ready to rely on - something we sort of got away from with better reliability from larger pistols.
I know a guy with a .40 Shield on his ankle as a BUG that always runs reliably every 90 days when he runs a 50-round qualification course. My dad got a 9mm about the same time as me, mostly carries it on his ankle, and is not complaining about it for any reason other than he thinks it's too heavy - but more trustworthy than his new Remington R51 at the moment - which is also less pleasant to shoot. My son and I resently went shooting with my M&P 45 and the Shield. After a couple of boxes thru the 45, he tried the Shield and felt it was more pleasant to shoot.
So, I will conclude by saying that if you buy either and something just doesn't work right, then exercise your warranty right and get it fixed by the factory. The Shield is a decent little carry gun.
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Back when the Shield was first introduced, FMG Publications writer John Connor wrote a very thorough article about his test of an early specimen. Connor made sure to stress a thorough cleaning and lube for all of the little "mouse-sized" pistols chambering "roaring" calibers, and went onto summarize his initial range session favorably. At the same time, people were getting on the internet and complaining that their new mini 9 would constantly jam out of the box and that "it" was junk and they were getting rid of "it." Mr. Connor suggested that all of the mini pistols needed a break-in period before being ready to rely on - something we sort of got away from with better reliability from larger pistols.
I know a guy with a .40 Shield on his ankle as a BUG that always runs reliably every 90 days when he runs a 50-round qualification course. My dad got a 9mm about the same time as me, mostly carries it on his ankle, and is not complaining about it for any reason other than he thinks it's too heavy - but more trustworthy than his new Remington R51 at the moment - which is also less pleasant to shoot. My son and I resently went shooting with my M&P 45 and the Shield. After a couple of boxes thru the 45, he tried the Shield and felt it was more pleasant to shoot.
So, I will conclude by saying that if you buy either and something just doesn't work right, then exercise your warranty right and get it fixed by the factory. The Shield is a decent little carry gun.
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Don't know what you heard or where you heard it but have owned 2 Shields..the 9 and the 45. The 45 is my EDC. Had the 9 for 2 yrs..flawless in every respect...had the 45 now for 9 months and also flawless. Probably 2000 rounds thru the 45..mostly target ammo but probably around 120 rounds of federal hst 124 gr jhp also. Never had a problem with either weapon...i do find the 45 to shoot tighter groups than the 9. ??
This comment is just for your info...you can have problems with any weapon but with over a million shields sold and the very very small percentage of problems reported i have full faith and confidence in the platform
This comment is just for your info...you can have problems with any weapon but with over a million shields sold and the very very small percentage of problems reported i have full faith and confidence in the platform
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i have only owned my 9mm shield for a month but i have had zero problems..read a lot of reviews before buying and most of them were positive...i did add the fixxxer grip extension for the 7 round mag..i know its only a short time of owning it but i love it!!!!
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I own 2, 9mm shields, one safety, one without, and a 45. Absolutely love this platform.
I put 900 rounds through my 9's this past week. Great fun pistol to shoot. I have had very few issues with either of my my 9's.
The 45 was just purchased on Thursday, and I have not gotten out to shoot it yet. Ammo, and mags are being shipped now, so next week I'll hit the range with it, and shoot the snot out of it.
I have no issues at all with running several hundred rounds a session with the 9's. My brother has a 45 as well that he just got a week ago, and has put seveal hundred rounds through it, and had no comfort issues at all during or the next day.
With the current rebate I might just get another one.
I put 900 rounds through my 9's this past week. Great fun pistol to shoot. I have had very few issues with either of my my 9's.
The 45 was just purchased on Thursday, and I have not gotten out to shoot it yet. Ammo, and mags are being shipped now, so next week I'll hit the range with it, and shoot the snot out of it.
I have no issues at all with running several hundred rounds a session with the 9's. My brother has a 45 as well that he just got a week ago, and has put seveal hundred rounds through it, and had no comfort issues at all during or the next day.
With the current rebate I might just get another one.
