Why are so many buying Shields?

[V0OBWxZS16]

The Shield is fun to shoot at the range and in competition (USPSA), is plenty accurate*, and carries really well.

* Rastoff's Challenge- Dropping the Gauntlet

 

[Don~Z~]

I am fairly new to pistols and I wanted one for carrying, I rented six different "carry" pistols. Two of them were shields, 9mm and 45, for me the shield fit in my hands very well. At that point i didn't care too much for accuracy, I figured with practice I would become more accurate. I have about 1300 rounds through it since October and I have had zero malfunctions at the range and I am able to hit a paper plate with all 6 rounds at 60 feet out. I usually practice at 15 to 30 feet out, so for me it A) fits my hand, B) shoots very well at any distance up to 60 feet, C) has proven to be reliable to me, D) not painful at all to me... oh and it was cheap!


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[fdw]

I ended up with the 45 and it's a good carry gun. I like shooting it at the range too, very comfortable recoil.

I really just wanted a shield, I had tried to warm up to the 9s but thought the 45 felt better in my hand.

Comparing it to other carry guns, IMO not much than the 9c I had. Carries fairly comfortably for me but not as well as my Ruger SP-101 nor my LCP.

Carries better than my CZ 75D.

Hopefully all of my guns will carry better after I get some of this belly down in the new year!!!

 

[ColoradoMinuteMan]

My point exactly. Some buy them and think they are bullseye pistols.

In my opinion I'd classify that as a problem with the owner and not a problem with the pistol. I have carried a Shield daily for 3 years and regularly put 100+ rounds through it in a range visit. I have ever experienced any of the issues noted in this thread. I regularly shoot 3-5 magazines worth into 6 inch centers at 15 yards and can put a box of 50 rounds center mass into a silhouette at 25 yards with no problem. I have yet to have a single malfunction and I can easily pick any box of ammo off the the shelve and not worry about feeding issues. If someone uses a pipe wrench to do a hammers job, it's hard to blame the wrench for it not being perfect hammering nails.


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[Steved13]

Because they are cheaper than a 26 or 43?

I carried a 43 and still have it. I upgraded to the shield.

J/k about the upgrading part...but for me the Shield fits much better and I shoot it far better than the 43. Point is I would take the shield if the prices were reversed.

I haven't seen it mentioned, but many people like to have the controls the same on their guns (or at least similar) So my full size range gun (M&P 9l) and my shield have very similar controls...no need to remind myself which gun I am shooting.

 

[Zebra War Wagon]

The Shield is perfect for its intended purpose; lightweight to CCW, easy to conceal, inexpensive to purchase, reliable and accurate at combat engagement distances.
I consider the Shield a personal defensive weapon, but not a fighting weapon. I would CCW something else as a primary weapon if I was a LEO, or some type security professional.
With that said, I do own 2 Shields in 9mm and recently purchased the Shield 45. They do get CCW'ed from time to time when the threat is low or I need deep concealment.
However, I never feel under gunned when I do CCW one of the Shields.

 

[Bonephish]

Less $ than a G43, XDS, PPS... feels good in your hand and they are reliable.

 

[dinooch]

I love my 9 Shield. Easy to carry, easy to shoot, handles like a bigger gun. It's been 100% reliable so far 700+ rounds of assorted ammo. No complaints so far.

 

[JK-linux]

I haven't seen it mentioned, but many people like to have the controls the same on their guns (or at least similar) So my full size range gun (M&P 9l) and my shield have very similar controls...no need to remind myself which gun I am shooting.

Same here. I have a Glock 30 and a Glock 26. Easy to switch between them. My wife likes her Glock 19. Again, easy to switch around.

I carry J & K frames mostly anymore, so I also like the similar "TDA-type" shootability they all somewhat share.

 

[Shield9mm]

only thing missing is the shield in 380

 

[markmiela]

I have one because it is concealable, shoots nice and living in a communistic state that limits the number of rounds a mag can hold fits the bill perfectly.


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[Aviatordoc]

I wanted a SD carry weapon which is not too heavy with rounds, not too expensive that I would be afraid to scratch or dent, carries a good sized cartridge in an adequate number.
I have many guns in different calibers, single stack and double.
The Shield 9 fits the bill nicely.

 

[patrickd]

I came real close to buying a Shield. Then I saw CZ's new P-10C. I think I'll spend an extra $150 and go with the CZ as soon as I can find one.

 

[swkohnle08]

I bought a 9mm Shield since my Sig P226 in .40S&W was tough to conceal in warmer months.


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[USAF385]

I buy them because S&W won't just GIVE them to me....

I bought two (well, three)... a Performance Center 9mm and a .45 to replace the original I had in .40 that I traded... and regretted doing so.

 

[breeze55]

I have 4 shields.The 9mm is the softest shooting 8 round 9 mm i have shot.from any 1911,sig 226,hk elite,sw 952,there is no 9mm made,in my personal experience that as soft shooting for me as the 9mm.i dont know why,but the gun is just perfect for me.Out of the box,the 8 round shield,with a ct light,is in all my trucks,,my office desk,my saddle,along with a 629-5 mg,.i just love the gun. i am really interested to hear how soft the 45 shoots.

 

[OhFourChevy]

I got my 45 shield because it's light, accurate, cost efficient, easy to take down and clean, and it's a dual purpose for me as my nightstand and edc

8rds of 45acp in a small package that runs like cheetah on cocaine for under $500

 

[Don K]

Tell this guy it's not a range gun

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[Amp]

I made the mistake of taking a 9 Shield, a 45 Shield and a 3913 to the range on the same day.
Best grip goes to the 45 Shield.
They all shoot better than me.
But the 3913 is a trusted old friend and has earned its way out of the safe.

 

[Dvan34]

In reading this or any of the other replies no one seems to be mentioning the caliber or the type of ammo they are using in the Shield. I have a .40 Shield. Now I agree that firing a 180 gr. bullet can become unpleasant. Have you tried using 165 gr, and also other lighter loads that have higher velocity such as the Personal Defense loads like ARX Inceptor polycase which are 107 grains and below? I admit that when I have fired 36 rounds of 180gr. during qualification it becomes uncomfortable. I use lighter loads for target practice and it is much more comfortable.