Knightrider03m
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I'm getting a trigger job soon on mine
What Shield Modifications are U doing?
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ABMI
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My 9mm is at ATEi right now getting the "Shield Package" Trigger work & a stippling job. I'm also going to put some night sights on it when I figure out which kind I want.
Andy
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GnarlyTwoTrack
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Idk... for now I may just paint the engravings. Maybe eventually I'll improve the sights or trigger. I think Talon grips would be the next investment for it though.
robkarrob
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Talon grips are a must have for the Shield. The stock grip is too smooth and if your hand is damp, it will slip. I have the rubber Talon grips on LC9, and they add a lot of extra grip to the gun. I tried to order the grips for my Shield 40 last week and they have a message on their website. It stated:
"We are going through changes within the company, orders are currently suspended. Please check back for status updates."
I sent an email asking if they new how long the delay would be and their reply said it would be a month or so. The way it was written, I got the feeling there was a death in the family. Likely higher up in the company and they are now trying to figure out what to do???
Bob
"We are going through changes within the company, orders are currently suspended. Please check back for status updates."
I sent an email asking if they new how long the delay would be and their reply said it would be a month or so. The way it was written, I got the feeling there was a death in the family. Likely higher up in the company and they are now trying to figure out what to do???
Bob
Stu Honea
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Agree on the NP3. I have a Glock 26 with it,and my 2 1/2 inch Mod. 19 is also NP3'd.
As to modifications to the Shield....None..with the possible exception of a front night sight.Even that is not written in stone.
As to modifications to the Shield....None..with the possible exception of a front night sight.Even that is not written in stone.
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Why would nickle finish enhance the gun as a carry piece? I like nickle finish too but don't see how it will help in that regard.
Stu Honea
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The NP3 is actually a combination of electroless nickel impregnated with teflon.Extremely hard and wear resistant.
NP3 also is extremely easy to clean even when extremely dirty and is self lubricating. It's not like a "nickel" plating that you might be thinking about, like the normal nickel finishes. NP3 is excellant for guns that see hard duty and lots of exposure to extreme conditions such as weather also.Hope this helps to answer your question.
There is more good info on Robar's webpage. The keyword here as you may have noticed is"extreme". It's long term,hard use protection. It's not really as much about the "color" of the finish as it is about durability.NP3 just happens to be a white/gray finish due to the nickel content.
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I love the way it looks. What is the cost for the Shield?
Stu Honea
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mag318 would have to answer that,but Robars prices can be found on heir website.They are not cheap but as mag318 said,well worth the cost,at least for me.
The price includes coverage of all internal parts in the frame and slide also.NP3 has a lifetime guarantee,and there is now an NP3 plus finish also.
I always opt for what is called the "Norton Special" where they plate just about all the metal parts even within the frame. This normally costs $199, but when I called Robar they were running a montly (June) special with the "Norton Special" costing $149.It's always a good idea to call ahead and ask about montly specials, usually these occur in the late fall.
The 1'st M&P I had Robar do was my M&P9c. To date it has around 2K rounds through it and is carried in a IWB holster almost daily, it still looks like new. The factory Melonite finish while durable will quickly show holster wear. The NP3 does not plus it really makes cleaning much easier. Any carbon or fouling is very visible and can be wiped away with a cloth or patch. Because of the teflon in the electroless nickle very little lubrication is required, in fact you can shoot your pistol without lube and it will function reliably. This finish is expensive but you get what you're paying for.
The 1'st M&P I had Robar do was my M&P9c. To date it has around 2K rounds through it and is carried in a IWB holster almost daily, it still looks like new. The factory Melonite finish while durable will quickly show holster wear. The NP3 does not plus it really makes cleaning much easier. Any carbon or fouling is very visible and can be wiped away with a cloth or patch. Because of the teflon in the electroless nickle very little lubrication is required, in fact you can shoot your pistol without lube and it will function reliably. This finish is expensive but you get what you're paying for.
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Aside from a little paint in the etchings and having shot it today for the first time for 50 rounds 20 in the red one dead center two on top of the X and two below the X at 5 yards (15 feet) most of the others to the left and a couple to the right for the first time to fire this weapon I was completely happy with it not so much with my bad habits!
All my shots were center mass with Remington 180 grain, I am still waiting for my gunsmith to call me about my full size 40 M&P, and starting to get worried I gave him an Apex trigger kit and TruGlo sights to install!
How'd you do the paint in the etchings? Looks nice.
Painting's pretty easy... There are a few threads with the step-by-steps. A general Google Search will get you a some real good paint/nail polish threads on XD-Talk (as well as a few YouTube videos), if you can't find 'em here.
If you're not sure about which color you want, you can experiment with Crayon (Crayon comes off easier).
Check this site. The technique is pretty similar for China Marker, Crayon and Paint.
White Lettering On Guns
I use Crayon and change the color periodically.
If you're not sure about which color you want, you can experiment with Crayon (Crayon comes off easier).
Check this site. The technique is pretty similar for China Marker, Crayon and Paint.
White Lettering On Guns
I use Crayon and change the color periodically.
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yanici
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Since I live in MA, we are going to see a MA compliant 10# trigger. I already have an Apex kit on hand to pop in just as soon as the guns get to our gun shops and into my hands.
munchie3409
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Only change I'm making is adding night sights...I keep on hearing how great the Apex triggers are for the MP pistols, but I'll wait til I buy another MP pistol to add the Apex trigger.
BennyS
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Apex carry kit
Tru glo sights
Titanium color Gunkote slide
Tru glo sights
Titanium color Gunkote slide
Captain Skippy
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DON'T get an LC9! I bought one a month ago and hated it. It was accurate and never jammed, but the long trigger and nonexistent reset sucked. Then there is the mag safety. Sold it Saturday and bought a Shield 9 today. I'm in heaven.
I did the Burwell job to the striker block and the sear. Smoothed striker block channel. Polished striker, striker block, sear and trigger bar to mirror finish. Cost - $0. Trigger just as nice, or maybe even nicer than the Apex.
I'm working on an insert for the void if one chooses to remove the safety lever. This one will hold the sear pin in place, just as the safety lever does now. Stay tuned.
I'm working on an insert for the void if one chooses to remove the safety lever. This one will hold the sear pin in place, just as the safety lever does now. Stay tuned.
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