M&P Shield vs. Nano

• Jun 15, 2012

• #1

ianmcall

Active Member

Sep 21, 2011

846

Damascus, MD

Which single stack 9mm would you get; Shield or the Nano and why?

When are they expected to be on the registry?

 

• Jun 15, 2012

• #2

frdfandc

Fish It

Aug 27, 2011

3,374

Elkton, MD

I have an M&P on order through Thunderstick Enterprises (an IP here). It fits my hand really well.

Unfortunately it's not avail for sale in MD until the 3rd of July.

 

• Jun 15, 2012

• #3

BenL

John Galt Speaking.

Feb 12, 2007

9,436

Pelham, New Hampshire, Thank God

You forgot "other".

Kahr PM9

A lot smaller, lighter, and has a better trigger.

 

• Jun 15, 2012

• #4

fivepointstar

Thank you MD-Goodbye

Apr 28, 2008

30,714

3rd Rock from the Sun

have you handled the Nano....IMO its the worse ergo pistol out there. its nice with no sharp edges but the shape is retarded.

I have the KelTec PF9 and the Kahr CW9 both great pistols

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #5

mbz300sdl

Gone living free now!!!

Apr 12, 2010

10,644

South Carolina

Held the Nano was not a fan so i voted shield.

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #6

Baccusboy

Teecha, teecha

Oct 10, 2010

13,991

Seoul

There is also the Kahr CM9.

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #7

krucam

Ultimate Member

Dec 5, 2008

8,929

3rd Rock from the Sun...DFW, TX

Ruger LC9.

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #8

OLD FORD GUY

Member

Mar 31, 2012

66

Baldwin, MD

I choose the shield as it fits my hand and has a nice trigger action. Should be available in MD. first week in July.

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #9

Vjornaxx

Twelve

Mar 8, 2010

285

Baltimore, MD

The Shield feels nice and the trigger pull feels crisper than the other M&Ps.

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #10

Marauder

Revolver Addict

Dec 14, 2010

1,485

M&P Shield!

Why!
Because a Nano is not a Smith&Wesson

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #11

OLD FORD GUY

Member

Mar 31, 2012

66

Baldwin, MD

I compared the trigger pull to my LCP and like the Shield much better. Still haven't gotten use to the long pull on the LCP

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #12

jmira

VA Rocks.

Mar 25, 2009

2,106

Alexandria, VA

XD(s)
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=84837

 

• Jun 16, 2012

• #13

bobnieder

S&W Fan

May 1, 2012

318

Frederick, MD

If Maryland issues conceal/carry permits on the basis of 2nd amendment rights, a Shield .40 would be my choice.

 

• Jun 17, 2012

• #14

smores

Creepy-Ass Cracker

Feb 27, 2007

13,493

Falls Church

My main gripe with the Nano is that it has no manual slide catch... I think I'd rather carry a PPK or Mauser HSC and at least get some style points.

Never handled the Shield but I voted for it anyway. If someone gave me a Nano I'd give it away or trade it for something else.

 

• Jun 17, 2012

• #15

Blue Falcon

Active Member

Oct 21, 2010

201

Ceciltucky

The Shield is a very nice carry gun. I handled one at Gun Connection. I believe it will my next M&P purchase.

 

• Jun 19, 2012

• #16

ianmcall

Active Member

Sep 21, 2011

846

Damascus, MD

The Shield in 9mm it is then.

 

• Jun 19, 2012

• #17

GUNMANSUPERSTAR

Banned

BANNED!!!

May 10, 2012

1,892

I have to say after shooting Glocks it is tough to buy any other polymer frame gun. I was at the gun shop looking lastnight looking at the Walthers after moving on from the Remington R1 and I just couldn't bring myself to doing the paperwork. Some might hate me for being biased but Glock is tough to beat and 6 yrs ago I would have been one of the guys saying 1911 or nothing. I now own two Glocks and am happy with those polys for sure!!

 

• Jun 19, 2012

• #18

Ruzo

Ultimate Member

Mar 12, 2011

1,594

Phoenix, MD.

I would also go Glock because they have been proven tough. But out of the two mentioned here, I held the Nano and was not very impressed. I'd have to say Shield if those two were my only choices.

 

• Jun 19, 2012

• #19

GoGoGadget

Deplorable Member

Mar 10, 2011

2,959

A.A.Co. and Carteret Co. NC

I bought a Nano and really like it a lot.

At the time the Shield wasn't on the MD Roster, nor have I ever handled one. If it was/I had, I may have chosen the Shield..
Yes, the Nano is odd looking and feels wierd when you first handle it. But with a full mag, it balances out well. I shot it along side a PF-9 and for me, it had a better feel, faster follow, less snap, and overall a little more accurate.

The Nano is a smaller gun than the shield in all dimensions, I believe.

I'm not trying to say the Nano is a better choice at all. But depending on your needs and tastes, it's a nice and reliable little pocket 9.

Here's a little thread from a month or so ago:

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=82832

 

• Jun 22, 2012

• #20

J

john_bud

Ultimate Member

Sep 23, 2009

2,045

Anything from Taurus! They are are best guns out there!!



or not .


All jocularity aside... I'd go with the Shield over the Nano.