re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield?

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so what pistols ARE available right now. I want to get one

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The Bass Pro guy tried to sell me a Springfield XDS .45 that I just didn't care for. My previous pistol was a Beretta 92 FS - they had plenty of those in stock as well, and some PX4's.

I'm looking for something small enough to carry or keep in the glove box, but also something fun to shoot occasionally - which is why I ruled out the .380 P238 and other little .380's. I may just get the smaller Citadel 1911 and customize it along the way - I can't spend HK money right now.

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Someone educate me on why the shield is so hard to come Across?

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As far as I can tell: it's new and they just haven't ramped up production to keep up with demand.

This gun craze in general has me pissed off. I went to the gun show last weekend and I wanted to slap every one of those dealers in the face.