smith and wesson M&P Shield

[dwsjr]

Two-fold question to IP's, are they on the roster and do you have any? If anyone has first hand experience please share. PM if you have a price.

 

[BradMacc82]

They are on the roster.

Can't help with pricing and availibility though.

 

[gunone]

I have been looking for one for awhile. Every local dealer in my area seems to be completely out of them and no idea when they will be able to get one.

 

[frdfandc]

They are on the roster and I've had one on order since the end of May.

Edited.

I forgot to add that I'm probably going to go with the M&P 9c instead. It's a little bit bigger, but fits my hand much better.

 

[matt]

I've got one in .40- honestly, it's my least fav gun to shoot. Hell of a kick, and the grip is a tad too small for my hands.

This is compared to my 229 in .40 and and my 26, both I really enjoy shooting. The shield, ehh.

Edit: obviously the 26 is 9mm, and the 229 is full size, but my opinion is I'm ok with the 9mm in sub compact and ok with .40 in full size. But .40 in sub compact, polymer, shield frame, ehh. I'd like to try a shield in 9mm.

 

[clandestine]

Uncomfortable to train with. I would suggest a M&P9c instead.

 

[Merlin]

They are on the roster and I've had one on order since the end of May.

Edited.

I forgot to add that I'm probably going to go with the M&P 9c instead. It's a little bit bigger, but fits my hand much better.

Check out the Springfield XDs. Very similar in size and I have heard allot of good things about them.

 

[Merlin]

Uncomfortable to train with. I would suggest a M&P9c instead.

C,
Have you seen any Springfield XDs?

 

[sgt23preston]

Sgt Preston here...

The Shield has been on the Merry Land's "Approved Roster" since July...

I've held a "for display only" sample once...

I've been on the waiting list for a Shield in 9mm at Gun Connection since August...

They just aren't enough being produced to satisfy demand...

I probably have a better chance at winning the Lotto..OR..

Buying a 2013 Pontiac Bonneville...

But I'll be patient...

I'll let you know if & when I get one...

 

[byf43]

I've got one in .40- honestly, it's my least fav gun to shoot. Hell of a kick, and the grip is a tad too small for my hands.

This is compared to my 229 in .40 and and my 26, both I really enjoy shooting. The shield, ehh.

Edit: obviously the 26 is 9mm, and the 229 is full size, but my opinion is I'm ok with the 9mm in sub compact and ok with .40 in full size. But .40 in sub compact, polymer, shield frame, ehh. I'd like to try a shield in 9mm.

Interested in selling the Shield .40!?!?!?!?!?
You're the first person I've heard of, that has one.

Uncomfortable to train with. I would suggest a M&P9c instead.

You're saying that the Shield .40 is uncomfortable?? What ammo?? 165?? 180??? Other??

The reason I ask, I've been looking for a Shield .40, and no-one has been able to give an 'arrival date'.

I've got a Glock G26 (Gen4) that I carry, and have been thinking about the G27 (Gen4).

IF the Shield .40 is 'that' uncomfortable, I'll pass and go G27.

 

[matt]

165gr FMJ wwb and ferocci (sp?), and 180gr gold dots. About 250rds total through it.

I generally have a rule of not selling firearms, but if you make an offer I can't refuse, (via PM) it's yours. Please also keep in mind, it'll be coming with a hand made IWB horsehide holster that cost me $120.

Im in MoCo, and will do the transfer at Engage, 2A or a local MSP, if you're close enough to meet me again after the wait and a "Not Disapproved" from MSP.

-Matt

 

[matt]

Interested in selling the Shield .40!?!?!?!?!?

IF the Shield .40 is 'that' uncomfortable, I'll pass and go G27.

And to directly answer this question- it's not "fun" in my opinion to shoot. It's accurate, has a good trigger. I enjoy shooting and generally a 100-150 round session is "normal" when I go to the range. The shield, I'm ok with 100rds in a session, but the last 20 are taxing.

If you wanted to try it out- I could meet at on target (or Gilbert's if you're a member) and let you shoot it.

 

[Odiferous Maximus]

I have the Shield .40...but I live in Texas...I chose the Shield over the M&P40C/G27 because I can hide it better in shorts and a t-shirt, which I wear about 9 months out of the year down here.

It has a bit of a kick, but much less than the Kel-Tec PF-9 that I had before. It's pretty accurate (more correctly, I'm pretty accurate) at 20-25 feet. Neither I nor anyone I've seen firing the Shield .40 has experienced an issue with the magazines.

Hope this helps.

 

[dwsjr]

Hurts my heart to hear this. I figured they'd be more wi
despread than what I'm hearing.

 

[byf43]

I generally have a rule of not selling firearms, but if you make an offer I can't refuse, (via PM) it's yours.

PM sent!

 

[ChrisR/T]

Is the grip on the shield smaller than on the M&P9c/40c pistols? or just the barrel?

 

[matt]

Grip is thinner than on the others.

 

[sigrug17]

I have the Shield in 9mm. For its size it can be compaired to the Kel-tec PF-9, XDs, and with the 8rd mag...its just as tall as a Glock19. Grip is definitely thinner, probably bad for people with big hands. Its night and day shooting with the Shield compaired to the PF-9. A lot more control, I'm getting the same groups with my Shield @ 21-25ft as with my Glock19. Great carry/ backup firearm.

 

[ChrisR/T]

Anyone know if the fullsize M&P mags will fit it? (mainly for the range). What about the 9c/40c series? With the 10 and 12 rounders fit?

 

[Demoneyes86]

I think i would much rather have the xds i seen two in stock at a parkville shop recently one blue one bi tone.