Upgrades for Shield 9mm
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singleshotcajun
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Get a Tac rack. I do not have pictures of mine with one installed but I can tell you that it works great and does not add any significant width or bulk.
https://www.wrightshooting.com/tacrack-.html
https://www.wrightshooting.com/tacrack-.html
PROnSHIELD
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Of course you can provide us with the link where it states this...
While I do like the idea of this I don't think it goes well with concealed carry. Wouldn't it catch on clothing? Thanks for the comment though!!
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Roccaas
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Mag Guts +1 internals.
Put it on the 8 (now 9) +1 round mag, left the 7+1 stock for now.
The 9+1 feeds as well as the stock after 100 rounds of Rem Golden Saber. A little stiff on the first few Maglula do-si-do's, but now it is "almost" hand loadable until you get to the last one into the mag before chambering for the +1. I've found it useful to "hand slap" the back of the mag twice as I load to ensure everything is settled against the back wall of the mag. Makes the last few chamber easier. I haven't tried slapping it against my head (helmet) like the graduates of the University of South East Asia did with their M-16's mags, I haven't earned that level of cool.
Topping off however is almost a cinch. This I do not understand??
A 1 inch wide sorta single stack powerhouse with 10 JHP's is nothing to sneeze at.
Now that I'm EDC comfortable with the Mag Gut, I'll convert the 7(8)+1.
I know it is as expensive as a new S&W Mag (BTW, can I buy stock in JUST the S&W Mag line revenue stream??), but I'm not carrying around 3 or 4 mags, two should do it.
Also, they work very well with the Pearce grip extensions. I find that adding the pinkie to the leverage against muzzle flip is worth 1/2 inch at 15 yards on paper. I knew there was a reason God gave us a pinkie...
Likewise, I added the extended Hogue grips to my LCR 9mm, and the pinkie comes through again. What a difference in control.
Put it on the 8 (now 9) +1 round mag, left the 7+1 stock for now.
The 9+1 feeds as well as the stock after 100 rounds of Rem Golden Saber. A little stiff on the first few Maglula do-si-do's, but now it is "almost" hand loadable until you get to the last one into the mag before chambering for the +1. I've found it useful to "hand slap" the back of the mag twice as I load to ensure everything is settled against the back wall of the mag. Makes the last few chamber easier. I haven't tried slapping it against my head (helmet) like the graduates of the University of South East Asia did with their M-16's mags, I haven't earned that level of cool.
Topping off however is almost a cinch. This I do not understand??
A 1 inch wide sorta single stack powerhouse with 10 JHP's is nothing to sneeze at.
Now that I'm EDC comfortable with the Mag Gut, I'll convert the 7(8)+1.
I know it is as expensive as a new S&W Mag (BTW, can I buy stock in JUST the S&W Mag line revenue stream??), but I'm not carrying around 3 or 4 mags, two should do it.
Also, they work very well with the Pearce grip extensions. I find that adding the pinkie to the leverage against muzzle flip is worth 1/2 inch at 15 yards on paper. I knew there was a reason God gave us a pinkie...
Likewise, I added the extended Hogue grips to my LCR 9mm, and the pinkie comes through again. What a difference in control.
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I thought tax free weekends were for school supplies and clothes, I would not have dreamed it'd apply to a gun purchase or any other creature comforts. Sorry for the disappointment OP but I'm sure you'll still be happy with the purchase
http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson2/upload/other/M&P_Shield_Manual_07-10-2014.pdf
See pages 34-37.
It is buried in several mentions, so you have to read the whole thing. As well, when I have called for service, they always ask about modified / add-on parts, and warn to remove them.
I don't know any manufacturer that is any different on those considerations.
Jim1392
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That would really stink if they removed sights if they considered them an add-on part.
Jim1392
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I agree, but could they get technical and consider it an add-on part as mentioned in post #48. Can anyone on the forum that has sent their gun in with custom sights for repair comment on this one??
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exdetsgt
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Done nothing. Shot fine out of the box. Trigger OK, actually seems marginally better than Glock triggers. Have no plans to do any mods. Action and trigger smoother with use.
But I did buy an Uplula!
But I did buy an Uplula!
OK, purchased new Shield today (In Louisiana its state tax free weekend and then the first of September we have a state and local tax free weekend Yeah!!). I put the Talon grips on with little problem. The only thing I would suggest to someone doing this would be have PLENTY of light. When I looked at the placement in really good light I got one of the circle logos just a little bit off center. I ordered an Alien Gear IWB and OWB holster since I could not find anything anywhere local. I haven't been able to fire it yet but it will be soon. I have looked over the RSA and it is not bent, made sure it was seated properly.
Like others, Apex from the start...
Because Kalifornia requires a safety on the Shield...I countered with
the Apex polished Competition Trigger Kit (smooth as silk - breaks like glass - under 3lbs).
Wow, with a 3lb trigger I would definitely want a safety on a belly gun. I hate heavy long creepy triggers but am not sure if I would want one on a CC weapon. My original Glock trigger creeped me out a bit while I was duty carrying it on the job to the point where I trained myself to shove my finger forward against the front of the guard when I pulled it out to fire. I never saw one do it but there have been plenty of rounds sent the wrong direction with Glocks . I sure wouldn't want yours or my 23 floating loose in a pocket locked and loaded. You want a full holster for that puppy.
As for the safety why not? Nobody even here in Neuyorkistancan make you use it.
FYI a ton of Videos on You Tube on installing the Talon Grips on the Shield https://video.search.yahoo.com/vide...ge=1348252269&fr2=p:s,v:v&fr=yfp-t-304-s&tt=b
Bowserb
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I like the Truglo TFX sights, but the front sight is pretty long, shortening the sight radius and possibly getting in the way of your hand when racking the slide. I have them on a Glock 19 (4" barrel) and they're barely OK there. How have they worked out on that 3.1" barrel?
blackhorse2010
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I just had my AEK/SCK installed.Like others, Apex from the start...
Because Kalifornia requires a safety on the Shield...I countered with
the Apex polished Competition Trigger Kit (smooth as silk - breaks like glass - under 3lbs).
Wow, with a 3lb trigger I would definitely want a safety on a belly gun. I hate heavy long creepy triggers but am not sure if I would want one on a CC weapon. My original Glock trigger creeped me out a bit while I was duty carrying it on the job to the point where I trained myself to shove my finger forward against the front of the guard when I pulled it out to fire. I never saw one do it but there have been plenty of rounds sent the wrong direction with Glocks . I sure wouldn't want yours or my 23 floating loose in a pocket locked and loaded. You want a full holster for that puppy.
As for the safety why not? Nobody even here in Neuyorkistan
It reduced the take up marginally and the break is reduced to right at 5 lbs and much more crisp.
The main reason I got it was because of the abysmal factory reset. Now the reset is definitely more defined.
I wouldn't want to install the 3 lb trigger on it though, not for a CCW/SD gun.
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Northshoreboar
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I took advantage of no state tax in Louisiana today as well. Bought the Shield 9mm in Hammond today for $354. Great deal!
Deadbug
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I probably shot around 300 rounds or so using the factory sights before I upgraded to the TruGlo TFX. I was aware of the slightly shorter sight radius, but in reality, I couldn't see any difference/degradation of my groupings, even out to 25 yards compared with the factory sights.
I really do like those sights (Put 900 more rounds using them) especially when dark--I can see those glowing green dots towards me perfectly as I bring the firearm up to the target. In the daytime, they really capture and magnify the ambient light too.
Haven't had any issue with the sight interfering with racking the slide. But this is all just based on my experience with them.
PROnSHIELD
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Wow, with a 3lb trigger I would definitely want a safety on a belly gun. I hate heavy long creepy triggers but am not sure if I would want one on a CC weapon. My original Glock trigger creeped me out a bit while I was duty carrying it on the job to the point where I trained myself to shove my finger forward against the front of the guard when I pulled it out to fire. I never saw one do it but there have been plenty of rounds sent the wrong direction with Glocks . I sure wouldn't want yours or my 23 floating loose in a pocket locked and loaded. You want a full holster for that puppy.
As for the safety why not? Nobody even here in Neuyorkistan
Perhaps you're missing my point...
I'm not suggesting 3 pound triggers are recommended for CCW...I would never suggest to anyone who asked me to ever use anything lower than 5lb pull.
Keep in mind there is a large body of opinion that suggests ANY modification to a carry weapon especially the trigger is very bad JuJu come court day defending your action...
Having said that:
Because Kalifornia requires a safety on the Shield, I decided to train with it...since I train with it I am totally comfortable with a 3 lb trigger...
Way ahead of you on proper holster selection but thanks anyway
Everyone's skill sets and experience levels are different...what safely works for me would NOT be appropriate for most...
Your apparent insecurity with your Glock resulted in a self trained muscle memory finger placement to overcome your perception of your particular pistol's character.
You and I are not qualified to race F1 cars but it doesn't make it wrong for those that are...
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I put the APEX trigger on mine and I feel it makes a big difference shooting the gun. I have thought about changing the sights to something that I can see a little better sight picture with. But, the original sights work just fine so, I'm not going to be changing the sights right now or I may not change them at all. I have bought three different IWB holsters. I like a small canvas holster the best. The gun does not print with it. It makes it very concealable.
