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S&W M&P Shield Reviews?
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:05 pm
Anyone have personal experience with a Shield? Caliber doesn't matter but I'm looking at a 40 that's on sale for $319 on Palmettostatearmory.com.
I've read several reviews from multiple sites and they all seem positive. Just wanted to hear from someone who's not tied to ratings or subscriptions for their review.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/catalog/product/view/id/15081/
I've read several reviews from multiple sites and they all seem positive. Just wanted to hear from someone who's not tied to ratings or subscriptions for their review.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/catalog/product/view/id/15081/
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Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:10 pm to cdaniel76
Get it in 9mm, great gun
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:29 pm to RATeamWannabe
9mm isn't on sale. I'm not opposed to a 40.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:33 pm to cdaniel76
9mm is the way to go. Load it with Federal HSTs. .40 will be much snappier and hold less. The 9mm ones go on sale all the time.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:49 pm to cdaniel76
I bought a shield in 9mm last week. I've out about 50 rounds of FMJ through it. I love it. Glad I went with it over the Ruger LC9S and Glock 43
Also shot a few federal HST rounds. That is my carry ammo.
I bought mine in gunbroker for $334.00. Had it in 3 days.
Also shot a few federal HST rounds. That is my carry ammo.
I bought mine in gunbroker for $334.00. Had it in 3 days.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:54 pm to cdaniel76
I have the 9mm. Like it alot.
Some folks on here have had bad luck ordering from psa, I believe.
Some folks on here have had bad luck ordering from psa, I believe.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:01 pm to MSWebfoot
I have the 9mm love that little dude
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:06 pm to cdaniel76
I'm gonna tell you straight up, don't order from them.
My dad has a Shield, and I have carried it a good bit. Slim gun that conceals really well. Also points well. If I was getting a small carry gun, that would be it
My dad has a Shield, and I have carried it a good bit. Slim gun that conceals really well. Also points well. If I was getting a small carry gun, that would be it
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:08 pm to cdaniel76
Shield 9mm is my EDC weapon. Bone stock and I have zero complaints. Almost went with the SR9C, but glad I didn't. Once I held the Shield, I knew it was the way to go.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:15 pm to cdaniel76
I have the Shield in 9mm. Love it, accurate, comfortable to carry, and maintenance is a breeze. By a breeze, I mean that it basically doesn't need it. I've only had one jam, and that was steel casing.q
If you are set on the .40, then get an extended magazine. Allows the pinky to help hold the snappiness that was previously mentioned.
If you are set on the .40, then get an extended magazine. Allows the pinky to help hold the snappiness that was previously mentioned.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:17 pm to Hammertime
Thanks for the heads up on PSA.
Seems many lean towards the 9mm. Is that simply because of the extra round(s) and lighter recoil/better target reacquisition?
Or is there other issues with 40cal that I'm not aware of? I've never owned nor shot a 40cal, unless you count "40mag"(10mm)... I'm aware that the stronger round of the 40 will have more felt recoil but would the trade off of a round with stronger ballistics overcome having 1 less round?
Seems many lean towards the 9mm. Is that simply because of the extra round(s) and lighter recoil/better target reacquisition?
Or is there other issues with 40cal that I'm not aware of? I've never owned nor shot a 40cal, unless you count "40mag"(10mm)... I'm aware that the stronger round of the 40 will have more felt recoil but would the trade off of a round with stronger ballistics overcome having 1 less round?
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:23 pm to VaBamaMan
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If you are set on the .40, then get an extended magazine. Allows the pinky to help hold the snappiness that was previously mentioned.
The one in the link I posted comes with a standard 6 round and an extended 7 round mag. I'd also probably add the Pearce Grip extensions because even the extended 7 rounder will likely not be long enough for my big ape hands.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:23 pm to cdaniel76
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I'm aware that the stronger round of the 40 will have more felt recoil but would the trade off of a round with stronger ballistics overcome having 1 less round?
It is better to have the extra round. With modern defensive ammo 9mm=.40=.45<10mm. Seriously, go with the 9mm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:23 pm to cdaniel76
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stronger ballistics overcome having 1 less round?
Not really the case. Today's 9mm rounds have rendered the .40 obsolete.
They actually penetrate better, hit a tad harder, are more accurate, and obviously you can fit more.
The FBI switched their standard carry weapon to 9mm from .40 earlier this year.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:24 pm to ChatRabbit77
Quit trying to be all gangsta and get the white mans 9mm
This post was edited on 11/30/15 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:54 pm to cdaniel76
Well, you want all you can get in a compact gun. Adding that 1 round is only adding 0.018 pounds. Definitely worth it, because those small mags run out quickly. More ammo choices also. I never had a problem shooting crappy ammo out of it, but my ex had problems initially limp-wristing it, and some FTEs when it was brand new.
Think of it this way.....in a firefight, would you rather shoot someone 3 times with a bullet that's barely bigger, or 4 times with a smaller one?
I ended up ordering from KY Gun Co
Eta: I prefer the shorter mag for some reason. Just feels and shoots better for me, even though I have two fingers basically hanging off
Think of it this way.....in a firefight, would you rather shoot someone 3 times with a bullet that's barely bigger, or 4 times with a smaller one?
I ended up ordering from KY Gun Co
Eta: I prefer the shorter mag for some reason. Just feels and shoots better for me, even though I have two fingers basically hanging off
This post was edited on 11/30/15 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:56 pm to cdaniel76
9mm shield all day. Put many rounds through mine and I love it. Hadn't shot anything besides a target until primitive weapon week. Rolled an armadillo's arse at about 10 yds. He never felt a thing.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 10:01 pm to Big_country346
S&W really knocked it out of the park with the Shield
Posted on 11/30/15 at 10:13 pm to cdaniel76
As others have said, skip. the.. 40. in that sized pistol.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 10:18 pm to slinger1317
quote:Wow - 14 responses, and all are "right on the money."
I bought a shield in 9mm last week. Glad I went with it over the Ruger LC9S and Glock 43
Also shot a few Federal HST rounds. That is my carry ammo.
Just adding my $.02 worth. (I have a 9mm Shield. It's my BUG, and I prefer it over my G43, my PM9's and my P9's.)
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