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Thoughts on the S&W Shield 9mm?
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:25 pm
A friend of mine is looking for his first hand gun. He said reliability is his #1 concern, so I am directing him to a glock 19. He has his eyes set on a S&W Shield though...I don't know much about that gun; thoughts?
His budget is $500-550.
His budget is $500-550.
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Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:26 pm to TigerTatorTots
It's my everyday carry weapon. I fricking love it. Good fit, has a safety, comes with 2 size magazines, is small and is $450
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:26 pm to TigerTatorTots
Great CC gun.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:29 pm to TigerTatorTots
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S&W Shield
ETA: Obviously, what follows is my own personal opinion.
That little fricker is way too small for a first handgun. A compact pistol is probably too small, but if he'll ever carry it it may fit his needs. Sub compacts should only be for experts to carry, as they are hard as frick to shoot and unpleasant to practice with. At least an expert has enough range time to be OK with it on the draw, hopefully.
This post was edited on 11/6/13 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:32 pm to Broke
quote:Under $400 onlien right now I'm seeing
is small and is $450
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:38 pm to Gaston
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That little fricker is way too small for a first handgun.
Exactly 100% what I was thinking.
If he doesn't plan on carrying it, there is little reason to not go full sized. A full sized handgun is easier to shoot, is more accurate, provides greater bullet velocity, has a longer sight radius, and much more ammo.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:39 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:Where?
Under $400 onlien right now I'm seeing
Oh, and you'll find guys like Bapple and Dawg will recommend this gun. If it's reliability that's in question, the Shield, as are all the M&Ps, are very reliable.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:40 pm to bapple
I thought we were debating it's merits as a carry weapon.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:40 pm to TigerTatorTots
I love mine, got it for around 429
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:43 pm to TigerTatorTots
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:43 pm to bapple
Sounds good. I'm going to tell him about that. He won't be carrying, just a gun to keep in the home
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:45 pm to Fishhead
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:50 pm to TigerTatorTots
Thanks for the link. The 9mm Shield is $429 in the second link, though. Which is still a good price, especially with free shipping.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:53 pm to Gaston
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ETA: Obviously, what follows is my own personal opinion.
That little fricker is way too small for a first handgun. A compact pistol is probably too small, but if he'll ever carry it it may fit his needs. Sub compacts should only be for experts to carry, as they are hard as frick to shoot and unpleasant to practice with. At least an expert has enough range time to be OK with it on the draw, hopefully.
I counter with my personal opinion. I shoot a 9mm Shield better than my full sized Glock 17 duty weapon. Good thing I carry both on duty.
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Sounds good. I'm going to tell him about that. He won't be carrying, just a gun to keep in the home
Knowing this, I would recommend a .357 revolver. He can practice or load .38 for now and go up as he trains.
This post was edited on 11/6/13 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:01 pm to Fishhead
I must have linked the .40 which was 389
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:04 pm to TigerTatorTots
Had one, didn't like the single stack and long trigger pull, did some research and replaced it with a SR9C, best decision I have ever made with regards to pistols - it is in his price range as well.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:10 pm to Five0
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I shoot a 9mm Shield better than my full sized Glock 17 duty weapon. Good thing I carry both on duty.
But your Glock has a HUGE capacity advantage over the Shield.
Plus, you've also had plenty of handgun experience. For a new shooter, I think it's a bad idea to start them on something tiny. If it's purely for carry, absolutely, but for HD or traveling (in the car) I think full size (or even just a compact) beats a single stack subcompact all day everyday.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:13 pm to bapple
True.
That Shield was made for my little carny hands though.
That Shield was made for my little carny hands though.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:14 pm to bapple
I would like to see stats on how many times people needed 16 bullets for home defense or even concealed carry? Trayvons got shot once
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:16 pm to TigerTatorTots
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reliability is his #1 concern
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first hand gun
A full sized revolver in .357 magnum is the glaring obvious answer here.
If he's set on plastic, he'll be much better off with a full sized gun than a shield. They're good shooters for compacts, but no compact is as fun to shoot as a full sized gun.
This post was edited on 11/6/13 at 2:18 pm
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