Why No Aftermarket Safety For Shield?

[Not Getting Any Younger]

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But if you feel it needs to be extended, DIY.

For $4 buy some 2-part epoxy such as JB Weld. You don't even have to remove your lever from the gun. Remove the slide, raise the lever and prop it in place. Tape off the rest of the pistol.

Spread a little dab on your lever and let it harden for a day. Sand to your perfect dimension, then add a few longitudinal cuts if you want. It will be perfectly customized for you. Paint it black. It can be removed or redone any time.

To the OP: THIS was the answer you should be paying attention to!

 

[Muss Muggins]

Regardless of whether or not a feature is needed, it ought to be functional. I am unaware of any aftermarket assistance with this part . . .

 

[kbm6893]

Don't get poopy, you asked why and received responses to that question. People did respond appropriately, it's not needed. The Shield has a flush safety because it is a deep concealment sub-compact. Just as some small revolvers have no hammer spur. The less protruding parts on these type of guns is a good thing. And as also mentioned, the market doesn't justify the expense to make a larger safety for the few that want one. Most people want no safety, not a bigger safety.

I'm not poopy. I asked why it wasn't available and you and others said it isn't needed. That is an opinion, not a fact. And the "most people don't want a safety" is purely your opinion, and not even close to facts.

And again, is the pistol bayonet needed? Zombie ammo? Pink grips? Why do people want a heavier NY Glock trigger? If they aren't needed, why is there a market?

And a spurless hammer prevents snags. A tiny bit wider safety isn't gonna be an issue with that.

As for the epoxy, I don't want a homemade fix.

 

[SATX]

You are right, this is my opinion. Good luck finding this much desred object. Since it's in such demand, you shouldn't have a problem locating several brands to choose from.

 

[John Robert]

The M&P line is loaded with aftermarket accessories and upgrades. Why no after-market safety for the Shield. All of my semi auto's have manual safeties. Flicking them off is automatic, but the Shield's safety is so flush. I can get it off easily enough, but would like a bit of a shelf on it to get a better hold. My Ruger LC9-S safety comes out a hair to get that positive connection.

Same for Bodyguard. Why so flush?

If so important, why buy it??

 

[kbm6893]

You are right, this is my opinion. Good luck finding this much desred object. Since it's in such demand, you shouldn't have a problem locating several brands to choose from.

Im not looking for it. Just figured that since everything from sights, triggers, guide rods, leopard skinned grips, zombie ammo, striker plates with The Punisher logo, pistol bayonets, 3 pound triggers, hundred round drum AR mags, wood furniture for an AR, plastic stocks for M1 Garands, Zombie pizzaman targets, and all the other mall ninja **** was available, then why wouldn't a slightly easier to use safety on a gun that was specificatlly bought by those who desired a safety be available? Those that think a safety in a Shield is unnecessary were free to buy a model without one. But they didn't. 95% of aftermarket stuff people on guns is unneeded. Yet the market is saturated with it, with consumers gobbling them up. Or do you think you could outshoot Jerry Miculec with your tricked out M&P against his box stock one?

Silly me. But thanks for your opinion that is totally irrelevant and unfounded. Or did you conduct a poll of the millions of people who own a Shield with a safety and neglected to mention it?It means the world to me. You've totally changed my mind.