bp231986
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i have yet to get me one 
What is your Shield round count?
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1325 of assorted, most WWB, Hornady 147 TAP (Carry), Speer 115gr, Blazer 115 and Win 124gr NATO.
Not a single malfunction or problem. I do have a friend who has one also, and his front dot sight shot out, but that's an easy fix with testors white model paint.
Not a single malfunction or problem. I do have a friend who has one also, and his front dot sight shot out, but that's an easy fix with testors white model paint.
m&p9mmAG3NT
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white paint fell out of my fs 9 within the first 400 rounds
Blade37db
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100 rounds of Speer Lawman FMJ
30 rounds of Blazer FMJ
25 rounds of Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel +P
Not a problem. Short barrel +P didn't feel much different than regular FMJ. They did seem to hit low vs. FMJs. Otherwise, a very accurate pistol.
30 rounds of Blazer FMJ
25 rounds of Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel +P
Not a problem. Short barrel +P didn't feel much different than regular FMJ. They did seem to hit low vs. FMJs. Otherwise, a very accurate pistol.
I am at about 1500 now. Zero issues.
-Slide stop is now able to be used as a slide relese with ease
-Magazines are easier to load.
-Gun easier to rack.
-Still shooting groups with all the holes touching at 7 yards.
Only problem is i need 3x8 round mags to do IDPA with it and i could not find any.
If S&W is listening, please make them available. My patience wears thin.
-Slide stop is now able to be used as a slide relese with ease
-Magazines are easier to load.
-Gun easier to rack.
-Still shooting groups with all the holes touching at 7 yards.
Only problem is i need 3x8 round mags to do IDPA with it and i could not find any.
If S&W is listening, please make them available. My patience wears thin.
Mr. P
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none, yet....
can't pick it up until next tuesday, unless my CCW permit comes in before then.
but am really looking forward to it, especially after what i have read here....
can't pick it up until next tuesday, unless my CCW permit comes in before then.
but am really looking forward to it, especially after what i have read here....
serpentine
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About 575...since May 22.
Might go do 150 right now.
Might go do 150 right now.
vigil617
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I'm at around 650 now; mostly FMJ but some Hornaday Critical Defense JHP as well. Zero malfunctions; all ammo has fed impeccably. This is one fine pistol.
At this point, I have 956 rounds through it, with (only) two malfunctions to date, both FTE's. One occurred between 700-750 rounds while firing Federal Champion 115gr, and the second occurred this past Friday at about 920 rounds with Winchester White Box 115gr. I really can't attribute either to limp-wristing, as I was the firer in both cases and apply a crush grip (to tremors and back off a tiny amount).
I have fired the following ammo types to date:
50 Remington UMC 115gr FMJ (no problems)
50 Federal HST 124 gr +P JHP (no problems)
100 Federal American Eagle 124gr FMJ (no problems)
140 Winchester White Box 115gr FMJ (1 FTE)
16 Winchester NATO 124gr FMJ (no problems)
600 Federal Champion 115gr FMJ (1 FTE)
In both cases of the FTE, the slide was jammed partially back, with a fired case in the chamber and a new round "trying" to feed. In both cases, I had to drop the magazine, lock the slide to the rear (with some resistance from the jam), and manually extract the fired case. Then after re-inserting the magazine, the rest of the rounds fed and fired fine.
I am receiving my Concealed handgun permit on July 12th, and was hoping to use the Shield in that role as an EDC pistol. I'm a bit nervous about the FTEs, especially after 700/900 rounds. I guess I would feel better if they both happened in the first 50 or so?
I contacted S&W customer service, and they are certainly willing to take a look at it. They did say they wouldn't worry about it unless it continues, and it may possibly be ammo-related.
Tommato
I have fired the following ammo types to date:
50 Remington UMC 115gr FMJ (no problems)
50 Federal HST 124 gr +P JHP (no problems)
100 Federal American Eagle 124gr FMJ (no problems)
140 Winchester White Box 115gr FMJ (1 FTE)
16 Winchester NATO 124gr FMJ (no problems)
600 Federal Champion 115gr FMJ (1 FTE)
In both cases of the FTE, the slide was jammed partially back, with a fired case in the chamber and a new round "trying" to feed. In both cases, I had to drop the magazine, lock the slide to the rear (with some resistance from the jam), and manually extract the fired case. Then after re-inserting the magazine, the rest of the rounds fed and fired fine.
I am receiving my Concealed handgun permit on July 12th, and was hoping to use the Shield in that role as an EDC pistol. I'm a bit nervous about the FTEs, especially after 700/900 rounds. I guess I would feel better if they both happened in the first 50 or so?
I contacted S&W customer service, and they are certainly willing to take a look at it. They did say they wouldn't worry about it unless it continues, and it may possibly be ammo-related.
Tommato
pyro
Member
40cal
140 rounds Federal Hi Shock HP (fairly Cheap)
20 rounds Speer Gold Dot HP (not so cheap)
All 165 gr
No failures of any kind. Feels really great to have a superior weapon after my Diamondback 9mm disaster. The Diamondback was a great concept, but my experience and my brother in laws experience with the Diamondback resulted in two quick trade-ins.
140 rounds Federal Hi Shock HP (fairly Cheap)
20 rounds Speer Gold Dot HP (not so cheap)
All 165 gr
No failures of any kind. Feels really great to have a superior weapon after my Diamondback 9mm disaster. The Diamondback was a great concept, but my experience and my brother in laws experience with the Diamondback resulted in two quick trade-ins.
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GnarlyTwoTrack
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Only like 700 since april. If I wasn't downstate I'd probably be popping them more often since I have a hunting camp in my hometown.
Front sight is the one to move.
500 rounds of assorted handloads 124 gr. plated
100 rounds of range pickups of assorted weights (I am a RSO and we find a lot of ejected loaded ammo at cleanup)
Zero malfunctions
kf4jzy
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9mm with 525 rounds since 11/16/2012
300 WWB - Had 3 fail to fires with this ammo. 2 of these 3 were likely user error. Also, I have decided not to use this ammo anymore.
100 Federal Champion - flawless
100 MagTech - Had 1 FTE, but this was an odd situation. I released the mag with a round still in the chamber and then fired the round. The slide stuck back on the casing that was about half way ejected. This very well could have been user error.
25 Hornady Z-Max - flawless
Less than 1% failure rate so far, and I'm not comfortable even saying these failures should be attributed to the Shield. I'm loving this gun and feeling more and more comfortable with it each time I go to the range.
300 WWB - Had 3 fail to fires with this ammo. 2 of these 3 were likely user error. Also, I have decided not to use this ammo anymore.
100 Federal Champion - flawless
100 MagTech - Had 1 FTE, but this was an odd situation. I released the mag with a round still in the chamber and then fired the round. The slide stuck back on the casing that was about half way ejected. This very well could have been user error.
25 Hornady Z-Max - flawless
Less than 1% failure rate so far, and I'm not comfortable even saying these failures should be attributed to the Shield. I'm loving this gun and feeling more and more comfortable with it each time I go to the range.
sharpshooterassassin
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Hayden
Member
60 rounds. I know, I know.....Im so ashamed but my M&P22 and XDm are getting the action as of late.
Hayden.
Hayden.
Tliryc
Member
Two 12 round clips under 250 that I shot through my M&P 9c. My Shield has had one FTE when I let another shooter try it out (I figured she limp wristed it.) Other than that no problems. By the way they've all been Remington UMC 115g rounds. I have found that some of the federal 127g HP rounds seem to snag when taking them out of my magazine by hand. Have not had a chance to shoot any of the Federals so I don't know what will happen in live fire yet.
pacificpt
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Shield 40, have put 220 rounds through it all 180 grain, some flat point and some hollow point duty ammo. Everything has worked as it should. Several other officers who have fired it have been impressed.
About 150 of 115 grain mixed HP'S and FMJ. Tried some 100 gr today using 4.9 gr Win 231. Those didn't eject all of the time. Need to find the right amount of powder for them. Neighbor gave me 6 or 7 boxes of them so hate not to use then. The 115 gr worked good.
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