S&W M&P Shield 9mm for $244 after rebate

A1Uni · Apr 19, 2017

boundlessdyad said:
Had it, didn't like it, sold it as soon as I got my G43. Not a good sign that they have to dang near give them away now. Anyone that would buy a hi-point with prices on a S&W this low is crazy.

Still one of the best-selling in guns in the country, hugely popular.

Shields are my best-selling handgun by a wide margin.

Gun sales have slowed down overall, (Except MG sales, which are through the roof.) so most all manufacturers are offering rebates and/or free gear deals.

Alphabrew · Apr 19, 2017

I saw that Palmetto State had a package deal on a 9mm Shield w/o thumb safety and 3 stripped lowers for $325 after the $75 rebate.

Alphabrew · Apr 19, 2017

Hard to hold onto this little sucker!

Alphabrew · Apr 20, 2017

SOS has mags in stock

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...email&utm_campaign=Product Notification Email

Alphabrew · May 4, 2017

What does everyone think if their Shields? I have taken mine to the range 2x, put about 350 rounds total through it, and I still struggle with the trigger. No matter what I do all shots tend to be low and left (I am right handed). Don't have this problem with my Glock 19. I find it incredibly difficult to squeeze the trigger without moving the gun. Even dry firing the sight picture jumps when the trigger is squeezed. What am I doing wrong? Or is the trigger just terrible?

Trbo6gn · May 4, 2017

Alphabrew said:
What does everyone think if their Shields? I have taken mine to the range 2x, put about 350 rounds total through it, and I still struggle with the trigger. No matter what I do all shots tend to be low and left (I am right handed). Don't have this problem with my Glock 19. I find it incredibly difficult to squeeze the trigger without moving the gun. Even dry firing the sight picture jumps when the trigger is squeezed. What am I doing wrong? Or is the trigger just terrible?

Trigger on my standard shield was junk. I bought a performance center shield and it's much better.

blankford · May 4, 2017

Alphabrew said:
What does everyone think if their Shields? I have taken mine to the range 2x, put about 350 rounds total through it, and I still struggle with the trigger. No matter what I do all shots tend to be low and left (I am right handed). Don't have this problem with my Glock 19. I find it incredibly difficult to squeeze the trigger without moving the gun. Even dry firing the sight picture jumps when the trigger is squeezed. What am I doing wrong? Or is the trigger just terrible?

I noticed this as well. When dry firing I could not pull the trigger without slightly moving the end of the muzzle. Full disclosure, I never fired mine with the stock trigger. When I bought the Shield I knew I was going to Apex it right away. I have an Apex trigger/kit in my M&P 9 Pro and love it, so I knew I wanted to put an Apex trigger duty/cary kit in my Shield right from the jump.

I've only put about 100 rounds through it so far but am very pleased. Cannot beat that price.

casualmadness · May 4, 2017

Alphabrew said:
What does everyone think if their Shields? I have taken mine to the range 2x, put about 350 rounds total through it, and I still struggle with the trigger. No matter what I do all shots tend to be low and left (I am right handed). Don't have this problem with my Glock 19. I find it incredibly difficult to squeeze the trigger without moving the gun. Even dry firing the sight picture jumps when the trigger is squeezed. What am I doing wrong? Or is the trigger just terrible?

I picked up a shield in 40 due to the incredibly low price. The trigger sucks but that seems to be common with S&W. I have a Bodyguard 380-had it for about 4-5 years. Trigger was awful so I replaced with an RTK trigger and it's made all the difference. No different with my Shield. I just got it last week but I'm already looking at trigger upgrades. However, with the rebate and free shipping I'm in a brand new 40 for $270 (with transfer.) I have no complaints.

Alphabrew · May 4, 2017

Thanks, this makes me feel a lot better. The trigger in this thing is horrible, although I feel like if I can shoot this gun with this crappy trigger than I can shoot anything. So I guess I'll keep working at it. I'd really rather spend the money on ammo than a new trigger.

casualmadness · May 4, 2017

Alphabrew said:
I'd really rather spend the money on ammo than a new trigger.

I definitely get that sentiment and felt the same way for a long time. But in the past few years I came to the realization that I would buy a gun and realize there was something about it I didn't like. So then I would ultimately buy another gun...and another...and another. I finally decided that I personally don't need dozens of guns (that's just my personal belief for me. I'm not someone who will opine as to what others "need.")

So rather than searching for the elusive "perfect gun" I decided to start wrenching on what I had in an attempt to fix the things I don't like. That's been very satisfying and I'm learning to love guns I used to like. Upgraded my bodyguard and love it now whereas before I liked it and hated the trigger.

Had a Desert Eagle in 9mm that I personally liked a lot but loved it after the new trigger (though I did ultimately sell it.) It's funny how many people told me they hated DE until they shot mine. Then I had several offers to buy it. Even Massad Ayoob commented about how much he enjoyed shooting my DE. Said he could tell from the first squeeze that work had been done to it.

I'm researching what I wanna do to my Shield. I imagine a new trigger will fit the bill sufficiently.

Alphabrew · May 4, 2017

casualmadness said:
I definitely get that sentiment and felt the same way for a long time. But in the past few years I came to the realization that I would buy a gun and realize there was something about it I didn't like. So then I would ultimately buy another gun...and another...and another. I finally decided that I personally don't need dozens of guns (that's just my personal belief for me. I'm not someone who will opine as to what others "need.")

So rather than searching for the elusive "perfect gun" I decided to start wrenching on what I had in an attempt to fix the things I don't like. That's been very satisfying and I'm learning to love guns I used to like. Upgraded my bodyguard and love it now whereas before I liked it and hated the trigger.

Had a Desert Eagle in 9mm that I personally liked a lot but loved it after the new trigger (though I did ultimately sell it.) It's funny how many people told me they hated DE until they shot mine. Then I had several offers to buy it. Even Massad Ayoob commented about how much he enjoyed shooting my DE. Said he could tell from the first squeeze that work had been done to it.

I'm researching what I wanna do to my Shield. I imagine a new trigger will fit the bill sufficiently.

Understood. I got the Shield because it was cheap. It's just a toy and I am not carrying it or anything. I am a Glock guy and will likely get a G43. If and when I do, I'll be more willing to put some money into a trigger for that gun.

MEGARMS · May 4, 2017

Alphabrew said:
Thanks, this makes me feel a lot better. The trigger in this thing is horrible, although I feel like if I can shoot this gun with this crappy trigger than I can shoot anything. So I guess I'll keep working at it. I'd really rather spend the money on ammo than a new trigger.

I sold my Shield because of the horrible trigger. It was incredibly disappointing. I have considered buying a performance center, but would really like to try one first. Hate to have to sell another one.

Alphabrew · May 4, 2017

I wish I hadn't purchased the two extra mags, I won't be needing them.

MEGARMS · May 4, 2017

Alphabrew said:
I wish I hadn't purchased the two extra mags, I won't be needing them.

Why not? Hate shooting it that much?

Alphabrew · May 4, 2017

MEGARMS said:
Why not? Hate shooting it that much?

Don't hate shooting it, I just won't be needing extra mags. I had visions of shooting USPSA matches with this thing where I would need 4 mags but that is not going to happen. A couple co-workers purchased 9mm Shields, they might be interested in some extra mags.

gwchem · May 4, 2017

That's a really poor choice in a gun for uspsa. Did you mean idpa?

Alphabrew · May 4, 2017

gwchem said:
That's a really poor choice in a gun for uspsa. Did you mean idpa?

There's a single stack division in USPSA

gwchem · May 4, 2017

Alphabrew said:
There's a single stack division in USPSA

I haven't been doing this for long, so please correct me, but it seems like the best pistol for that class is a long barrel 1911 type, with a nice light trigger. At least that's what I've seen at matches. Can a CCW pistol be competitive?

OnTarget · May 14, 2017

Anybody receiving S&W rebates on Shield yet? I check Milano rebate status, and it does not acknowledge that it has received my claim. Anybody else having similar experience?

Alphabrew · May 14, 2017

OnTarget said:
Anybody receiving S&W rebates on Shield yet? I check Milano rebate status, and it does not acknowledge that it has received my claim. Anybody else having similar experience?

Have not gotten mine yet

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