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cdaniel76
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 2:22 pm to Uncle JackD)
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What's the capacity on the Xds 9?
I believe I read that it's 7+1
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PvilleP 
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 2:23 pm to Professor Chaos)
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Walther PPS 9MM
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Makes a great cc pistol.
Very nice shooting gun. Not the long heavy trigger pull that many CC guns have.
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99DSTJ 
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 3:34 pm to PvilleP)
Here is a comparison between the Shield and M&P 9C.
The shield is a bit smaller and slimmer but your talking max 8 rounds compared to 13 for the 9C.
Model: M&P9c
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 12+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 3.5"
Overall Height: 4.3"
Width: 1.2"
Sight Length: 5.75"
Model: M&P9 SHIELD™
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 7 Round & 8 Round
Barrel Length: 3.1"
Overall Length: 6.1"
Frame Width: .95"
Sight Radius: 5.3" / 13.3 cm
I nearly picked up a 9C over the weekend but opted for a Glock 19 instead. Slightly heavier trigger pull on the M&P. It will be my next handgun purchase.
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bapple
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 3:38 pm to 99DSTJ)
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Slightly heavier trigger pull on the M&P.
Apex tactical can fit that.
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99DSTJ
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 3:51 pm to bapple)
I have read on a few sites about this being done and they really like it. I just dont see myself being comfortable with a sub 3lb pull on a carry gun. the 6.5lb pull of the M&P is actually fine i just liked the slightly lighter pull a little more.
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JAB528
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 5:38 pm to 99DSTJ)
Good luck with that. Shields couldn't be found before the paranoia.
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RATeamWannabe 
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 6:01 pm to meauxjeaux2)
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do not buy that gun. I freaking hated my buddies new one he just bought. .40 cal and couldn't hit a posted sign from 30 yards out with it to save my life.
It was that bad.
Mine in 9mm is perfectly fine. Sounds like a lemon, because I have heard nothing but good things from owners like myself.
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Walther PPS 9MM
Another good choice, burgeman has one, and it shoots very well. No safety on it.
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xds
The .45, again, has low capacity unless you get the extended magazine. The 9mm offering will be harder to find than the shield, I believe it also has no safety, which was the hangup for most people when it came to the Shield.
This post was edited on 1/18 at 6:06 pm
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BamaFxst 
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 6:26 pm to RATeamWannabe)
I got a 9mm shield last week.
It disappears using iwb.
Look at smaller gun shops.
I called 15 stores in N MISS before finding one.
This post was edited on 1/18 at 6:28 pm
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GonzoLeslie
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Alabama
Member since Sep 2011
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 6:36 pm to JAB528)
Went to buy ammo today in montgomery
They had at least one shield .40 in stock (same place I bought mine from)
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Bull11
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Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2006
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 6:48 pm to meauxjeaux2)
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do not buy that gun. I freaking hated my buddies new one he just bought. .40 cal and couldn't hit a posted sign from 30 yards out with it to save my life. It was that bad.
May be it is not the gun and its you. I have one and love it. I have no accuracy issues with it. Easy to shoot. But everyone has their own opinion. I would highly recommend getting one. It's a great gun.
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lsufan1971
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 6:52 pm to Bull11)
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May be it is not the gun and its you. I have one and love it. I have no accuracy issues with it. Easy to shoot. But everyone has their own opinion. I would highly recommend getting one. It's a great gun.
Same here I ditched a G26 for the 9mm shield and couldn't be happier.
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GonzoLeslie
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 6:59 pm to meauxjeaux2)
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Do not buy that gun. I freaking hated my buddies new one he just bought. .40 cal and couldn't hit a posted sign from 30 yards out with it to save my life. It was that bad.
I haven't tried a 100 ft shot, but this was my very first round through it
@ 15 yards
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Bull11
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Member since Feb 2006
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 7:00 pm to JAB528)
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Good luck with that. Shields couldn't be found before the paranoia.
Just go to gunbroker website. A 10 second search turned up many shields in 9 mm and 40 s&w. they had auctions and also buy it now options. They will be more expensive than your local gun store but at least you can get one now instead of 6 months to a year. I used gunbroker to get mine and had no problems.
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JAB528
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 8:44 pm to Bull11)
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Just go to gunbroker website
enjoy the price gouging right now.
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NimbleCat
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 8:49 pm to Uncle JackD)
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I looked at the Xds 45 the other day, that thing is unbelievably thin and would make a great CC gun.
I love mine. It is very convenient to carry. The extended mag will make it print more than I like though. So, I use the standard five round mags and carry a back up mag. I will get the 9mm too.
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NimbleCat
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 8:54 pm to cdaniel76)
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cdaniel76
Use the gift card for bullets or an extra magazine for the gun you buy.
I looked online and got a SA XDs for $450 not taxed. $20 FFL and $20 Shipping.
I bought it from SGC USA. Posted link when I caught the sale. Things are likely damned different now thought. Guns are flying off the shelves regardless of price points.
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RATeamWannabe
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 9:39 pm to NimbleCat)
Does the xds have a safety?
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NimbleCat
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 9:55 pm to RATeamWannabe)
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Does the xds have a safety?
Yes, the Glock style trigger safety and the back strap safety.
It does not have a thumb lever on the side of the slide or a de-cocker.
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RATeamWannabe
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 9:56 pm to NimbleCat)
Right, thats what I meant.
Figured it didnt, think thats why Sturmgewhere is going to switch from the Shield to 9mm xds
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LSUcdro 
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| re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield? (Posted on 1/18/13 at 10:30 pm to 99DSTJ)
Im about to this up (new Ruger 1911 Commander)
I love living in the same town as the Ruger Pistol Factory, I got a buddy that works there who gets 4 guns a year at %60 off 
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