Why are so many buying Shields?

[mrmike7189]

I've found that the 180 grain loads recoil less than the 165 grain.
I shoot 180's all the time.
haven't got a shield, because the 10 pound MA trigger sux

 

[eahicks]

If you don't like shooting it, get rid of the thing. You'll take a beatin' on it if you sell it, but there's no point in hanging on to a pistol that doesn't work for you. Ditch it and get something you like to shoot and carry.

For whatever it's worth, I carry a Glock 30S. I used to carry it in the Blackhawk Serpa shown here, but now it rides in an El Paso Saddlery Yaqui Slide.

LOL at your copyright on the photo of a Glock and some Speer ammo. Don't think you can copyright those.


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[Robotech]

When I picked up a Shield for the first time, it fit perfectly in my hand, and the sights aligned EXACTLY where I wanted to hit just by pointing. It just felt completely natural and as if it were an extension of my arm and hand.

When I was finally able to buy one, one of my drills at the range was to point and fire, without using the sights. Yes, the groups opened up a little, but not enough to matter.

The point is, the Shield "fits" me better and and hits where I want without having to think much about the gun, just where I want to put the bullets.

 

[rwsmith]

I enjoy my Shield..

I enjoy shooting my Shield. But at the range i don't use fireball ammunition. I make medium and sometimes even soft loads for the range.

PS Also my focus shifted from fun guns to defense guns. The Shield was a no brainer for me after I read users comments. I didn't want a Glock or Nano. I bought a Kel Tec PF 11(13 oz) as a cheaper stopgap for a carry gun. That gun hurts at anything above midrange. With stronger stuff, I don't want to shoot it more than a few times.

 

[629shooter]

Because you can't get a new 3913 anymore.

I'm surprised it took 20+ post to get that response.

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[Buford57]

My next planned purchase is a Shield .45. I have shot a friend's 9mm and found the ergonomics good and the accuracy acceptable for the intended purpose.

I find some of the extreme positions that always come out in these discussions interesting:

1) Nobody can hit anything beyond arms length with a _______ (because I tried once and couldn't).

2) A defensive handgun needs to shoot MOA groups at 25 yards or you might as well throw rocks. Nothing that costs less than $2,000 and doesn't have ____________ name on it will do this.

3) I shoot 5,000 rounds through a new gun before I trust it for carry. Then I replace the springs and run another 5,000 through it to make sure the new springs are reliable - rinse and repeat.

Most folks don't have the money or the time to spend or even or the inclination to become "shootists". They need an acceptable compromise between power, concealability, accuracy and price point. The Shield is one of several alternatives that fit that bill.

 

[629shooter]

I don't own a Shield. But, I have shot one. I don't see the accuracy to be as bad as some of you are claiming it is. Yes I was shooting at eight inch plates at 25 yards. But I do consider myself "used to" shooting pistols with a short sight radius.

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[DatsunX3]

I bought a Ruger LC9S to be a carry gun. (I'm a Ruger fan). However, after several trips to the range I felt the new LC9S has too light of a trigger pull for me to be comfortable with for daily carry. So I bought the M&P PC 9mm. I like the trigger much better for carry, as its a little heavier than the Ruger. Also, the Shield points more natural for me and has much better sights than my Ruger. They both shoot great, but I shoot the Shield a little better. The Ruger is just a tad smaller and easier to conceal, but the Shield is pretty easy too.

 

[Moonman]

Just added a Shield 45, absolutely LOVE IT!

 

[jerrydm60]

45 shield

got mine about 3 months ago and love the hell out of it! will start carrying it soon as the holster comes in. so far I haveabout 750 rds thru it, from hot +p to soft target reloads and its a lot more accurate then I am. I'm 70 years young and have no trouble shooting 3-4 hundred rds at the range I just love shooting!

 

[dwcopple]

Perhaps it's just cause so many of us fanboys just like them.

more than likely this ^^^. It's not a great gun by any means. Like others stated, it screams for aftermarket help. Stock it is "meh" at best. That is why I opted for the more svelte Kahr C-series myself. I can't stand S&W striker triggers and that hinge style they use is atrocious. Only downside to the Kahr is the price of the mags, but IMHO it is a better gun. I'd even like the BP9CC better than the Shield if it didn't have that stupid internal lock.

 

[zymurgeist]

more than likely this ^^^. It's not a great gun by any means. .

I've never understood the need to make this point. My coffeemaker isn't a great coffeemaker. My toilet tissue isn't a great toilet tissue. My car isn't a great car. Yet all of those things have sold millions and been very popular. Some things just work well for most people. Your Kahr isn't a great gun either but if it works for you and you're happy with it that is great for you.

 

[STCM(SW)]

Got the Shield for the better half.
She can shoot it at close range good enough, not great but better then any of the other handguns I have.
I prefer a "J" or "K" revolver myself.

 

[Dbkaczor]

I wear my shield in a comptAc itw holster. I forget it's there. I train with it and I think it's a great gun and fun to shoot.

 

[pa5906tsw]

For all of those hating on the Shield, my experience has been totally opposite. Have used this as both my daily SD firearm and have trained extensively with it and have done well. My last training was Valor Ridge Pistol Craft 1 and put about 700 rounds through the Shield 9 in two days with one cleaning between days. Used WWB exclusively and had only ONE malfunction and it was the ammo. A failure to eject due to the extractor taking off the base of the round leaving the casing in the barrel. No big deal. IMHO, the Shield is the best small carry firearm out there and is RELIABLE. I use this firearm over my G19 and G21for personal protection and have no second thoughts.

 

[sniper47]

I suspect folks like these things because they are cheap, Light, small and readily available.

The drawbacks are that they are cheap, scream for aftermarket accessories and aren't useful over about 7 yards.

Lots of folks imagine defending themselves (and others) in a movie theater or shopping center.

Not possible in larger settings than face to face, arms length

Although we hear from folks who say they've fired thousands of rounds in one, I suspect they are a very small subsection of the consumer base.

There is also the problem with reliability: these things have had some problems.

A SD handgun must always work: every time.

Although I've used all them, they haven't impressed me.

They aren't sufficiently reliable, nor are they pleasant enough to shoot, for me to want one.

I use a M 38 or ( usually) a Colt Comander in 45acp for SD.

I can easily hit theatre or shopping center ranges with these handguns, and they are easily carried: and they all work, all the time and are easy to carry.

A bit pricier for sure, but reliability is the most important issue in a SD handgun, second is being able to reach beyond arms length from the holster in 1.5 seconds.

I appreciate your feedback. I carry one daily, as a CC piece. I shoot it well, but of course, I need to practice with it more. I hope I never have to deploy the weapon, but feel confident that I can hit the center mass. Not looking for a stand-off hand weapon. If I did, I'd carry my SIG P220. Stay safe out there.

 

[sniper47]

Just added a Shield 45, absolutely LOVE IT!

I would need to shoot this gun first. I have had my fair share of carry .45 autos. 4516 and a full size SF G20, to name just a couple. Not a fan of the bulk of either, yes I understand the G20 is a full size gun, but marketed as a "slim frame". Lots of folks carry FS guns CC. I want to add this to my CC list, but will need to shoot it first.

 

[LAA]

I suspect folks like these things because they are cheap, Light, small and readily available.

The drawbacks are that they are cheap, scream for aftermarket accessories and aren't useful over about 7 yards.

Lots of folks imagine defending themselves (and others) in a movie theater or shopping center.

Not possible in larger settings than face to face, arms length

Although we hear from folks who say they've fired thousands of rounds in one, I suspect they are a very small subsection of the consumer base.

There is also the problem with reliability: these things have had some problems.

A SD handgun must always work: every time.

Although I've used all them, they haven't impressed me.

They aren't sufficiently reliable, nor are they pleasant enough to shoot, for me to want one.

I use a M 38 or ( usually) a Colt Comander in 45acp for SD.

I can easily hit theatre or shopping center ranges with these handguns, and they are easily carried: and they all work, all the time and are easy to carry.

A bit pricier for sure, but reliability is the most important issue in a SD handgun, second is being able to reach beyond arms length from the holster in 1.5 seconds.

Since this was reposted this evening in a different reply...........
I just can't let it go. Too much controversy in my mind, I guess.

I'm talking about the Shield 45 here. Have the 9mm also.

Still does a much better job than I ever thought it would at 25 yrds. So much for the 7 yard comment.

It's been more than reliable. I'm definitely in that 1000+ rounds group, and it hasn't failed yet. Factory & reloads, hasn't mattered.

Shooting this 45 Shield is a non-event recoil wise. I don't consider it unpleasant at all. That was quite a surprise, that I didn't expect!

And finally, I never thought I'd be impressed either. Now, I'm more impressed than ever. I guess that's what happens when you actually own one, and get a few 100 rounds through one.

 

[T2C]

They're cheap.

This about sums it up.

End of thread.

 

[eahicks]

I suspect these couple of adamant naysayers have never even fired one, much less carried and trained with one. I can talk bad all day long about a Highpoint..... but then I've never had one.....


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