Trade my pc 9 shield for a pc 40 shield?

[kcarr65]

Would you do it ? Please tell me why you would or would not do it. Ty in advance.

 

[M5RahuL]

I wouldn't do it because I see no benefit.

 

[V0OBWxZS16]

Why would you even consider that? It makes no sense from competition, self-defense, and financial angles.

 

[Ranger17]

i would say if you own a Shield 9 and like it, then no reason to trade it off. If you own one and do not like it, i dont think going to a 40 would be a positive change.
Only possible reason i could see, would be if 40 was your caliber of choice and that was what your other handguns were in and what your ammo stock mainly included as well.

 

[TexasG]

I wouldn't, personally I prefer the 9mm cartridge over 40cal. To me the 40 would be too much recoil for the small lightweight frame of the Shield. On the other hand, my 4006 full sized (all steel frame) does a great job of toning down the brutal and uncomfortable punch of the 40cal rounds.

 

[amcline82]

I would if that was the only 9mm I own. But if I had other firearms in 9mm I would keep it. That's why I bought the 40 in the first place already had a Glock in 40 cal.

 

[bmcgilvray]

I prefer the .40 and felt that if a pistol the size of the Shield could be had in the .40 then I'd prefer it over the 9mm. I like the notion of larger diameter, heavier bullets. I like 180 grain .40 loads and have only ever used a few 165 grain loads besides. The recoil of the .40 Shield is very manageable. Seems cushioned to me. This may be because of the ergonomics coupled with the plastic frame.

 

[kthom]

Me personally? I would NOT! The .40 produces more recoil (a sharp snappy recoil that affects shot to shot recovery), a louder blast from the shots, and the rounds have a much narrower tolerance for safe ignition than many other calibers. You can read about many of the .40 S&W Ka-booms (in several brands of firearms) that have occurred since the introduction. Yes, these can happen with any caliber and any brand of gun, but the incidence of them in .40 S&W seem noticeably higher to me. Function of a semi auto is dependent in part on the correct recoil spring weight for the round fired, and this relationship is more critical for the .40 S&W than for the 9MM.

A person ought to shoot and carry what that person can shoot and hold in their hand the best for optimum bullet strikes. That's different for different folks. What's best for you? Have you fired the .40 S&W much? You have a perfectly satisfactory handgun now. Will changing to the .40 improve on that? It's your choice for yourself so you must make it, but I suggest you ought to base your choice on your own criteria rather than mine or anyone else's! I also suggest finding a way to spend some time shooting a box or two of the .40's before spending the money to buy one. Rental fees and some ammo will likely cost less than what you will lose if you buy a new handgun and then find it to be unsuitable for yourself. Good luck with your decision.

 

[mustangman]

Depends on how much YOU like and want a .40, no other reason to do it really. I'd have gone with the .40 to begin with but that's just me and my preference.
Being ported should make it easier to handle than a regular Shield .40, so I don't really think recoil would be as big an issue as it normally would.
Its a tough call, but its on your wants and needs.
Good luck.

 

[shotguntom]

I'll keep it simple. NO

 

[Florida J Frame]

I see no benefit in making the change. To me the .40 is a solution looking for a problem.

 

[mike from st pete]

Stick with 9mm. I see no benefit in trading to a 40S&W caliber pistol.

 

[cleans up]

Guess I'm in the majority. I wouldn't even think about it. I see no benefit it ballistics, capacity, recoil, shootability etc. I think the 9 is a great gun, but I have no interest in the 40 version.

 

[ca survivor]

the Shield in .40 is not bad at all, now the Walther PPS in .40 is a different story.

 

[Floridave]

It's really up to you if you want a 9 or a 40.

I love my 40 shield, but 40 /10mm have been mainstay calibers for me( among others but not 9mm) for many years and I do reload.

I find that my 40 shield seems to be more comfortable shooting than my Glock 27 when both have their shorter mags. Though I wouldn't consider either heavy recoiling or difficult to shoot in any way.

 

[Loosegroup]

You 9mm guys crack me up. You stoke your 9mm pistols with P+ loads to power up to the 40 and in essence bring the recoil, and power up to or closer to the .40, then claim you have better control. The last time i looked P+ 9mm ammo is about the same cost as 40 self defense ammo. Another fact is, the 40 has a bigger hole going in and coming out with more weight. I own more 9's than i do 40's but, I carry a .40 on my side.

 

[Cornhusker]

I solved the 40/9 dilemma by getting one of each.
I started with the 40, and really liked it, then I shot a friend's 9mm shield.
I liked it so well, I bought one of those too.
Now I shoot and carry which ever strikes my mood.
I don't have to justify either one, I enjoy them and that's all that matters.

 

[B3500]

Trade your 9 for a 40 in the same model;

just to make a trade for no reason mentioned? Can't justify doing that for me, but it's your money.

because you have decided you need a 40 instead of a 9? Sure why not, it's your money.

Since it is your money, get and keep both.

 

[kcarr65]

It's an even trade so only extra money would be the ammo.

 

[NCW Ray]

If you like the .40 cal and since it's an EVEN trade, go for it. I dropped the 9mm cal back in the early 90's when the .40 cal came out and haven't regretted it a bit.