22TCM/9 combo or M&P 9 Shield ???

DennRN · June 25, 2013, 07:57 PM

I've been waiting FOREVER to get my hands on both of these.
MY LGS has my Shield paid in full waiting for me, they just called and let me know they also have my TCM which I put a decent down payment on.

Both of these pistols have various bells and whistles already bought and sitting in my stash.

The problem: I have to wait a week between accepting possession of them or the LGS will file a form with the BATF letting them know all my info. I'm sorry, no thanks. The only time I want the local or federal authorities to know my business is if I were to inform them due to theft.

So back to my original question, which one do I pick up first?

DennRN · June 25, 2013, 09:20 PM

No opinions?

Brian Pfleuger · June 25, 2013, 09:27 PM

Well...

What would I do? I'd pick them both up and the ATF can have my info. It's not like they don't have it anyway.

Otherwise, flip a coin and wait a week for the other. I mean, it's a week. That decision wouldn't be a blip on the radar.

DennRN · June 25, 2013, 10:45 PM

I flipped a coin and then changed my mind

I'm worried I'll be disappointed if I get the Shield first since I am a big 1911 fan.
Which ever way I go I will definitely wait the stupid week. I'd rather have my form 4473's in a dusty box for the next decade or two rather then the alternative.
I understand the purpose of the reporting multiple purchases but seriously this is putting a damper on my week!

Olympus · June 26, 2013, 08:10 AM

The county sheriff also gets a copy of the ATF multiple handgun form.

SoilworK777 · June 26, 2013, 10:56 AM

If you're going to CC, the Shield.

P.S., if you'd picked either up yesterday, you'd be one day closer to the other today.

DennRN · June 26, 2013, 01:45 PM

I totally should have picked it up, but I just got home after a 1.5 hr commute.
Not allowed to carry yet in IL but it's on the way

JNad · June 26, 2013, 02:34 PM

Pick up the TCM first and report back to us all while you wait to get the Shield. Then, report back to us again after picking up and shooting the Shield.

DennRN · June 26, 2013, 06:06 PM

Haha,
Can do, waiting for traffic to clear up and I'll be heading out to the LGS. Expect a report back before morning.

**Aguila Blanca** · June 26, 2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DennRN

No opinions?

If you'd wait more than 1 hour and 23 minutes, people might offer their 2 cents worth. It ain't like the gun store is open at 10:00 PM on a Tuesday night so you could pick it up right then.

DennRN · June 26, 2013, 11:31 PM

True, I was considering going to bed at the time.

On request I have brought home the TCM first.
Will make a new thread and link back to it once I get some pics.
Update, link to TCM review HERE

June 25, 2013, 07:57 PM	#1
DennRN Member Join Date: April 10, 2013 Posts: 96	22TCM/9 combo or M&P 9 Shield ??? I've been waiting FOREVER to get my hands on both of these. MY LGS has my Shield paid in full waiting for me, they just called and let me know they also have my TCM which I put a decent down payment on. Both of these pistols have various bells and whistles already bought and sitting in my stash. The problem: I have to wait a week between accepting possession of them or the LGS will file a form with the BATF letting them know all my info. I'm sorry, no thanks. The only time I want the local or federal authorities to know my business is if I were to inform them due to theft. So back to my original question, which one do I pick up first?

June 26, 2013, 08:10 AM	#5
Olympus Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Posts: 770	Re: 22TCM/9 combo or M&P 9 Shield ??? The county sheriff also gets a copy of the ATF multiple handgun form.

June 26, 2013, 11:31 PM	#11
DennRN Member Join Date: April 10, 2013 Posts: 96	True, I was considering going to bed at the time. On request I have brought home the TCM first. Will make a new thread and link back to it once I get some pics. Update, link to TCM review HERE Last edited by DennRN; June 27, 2013 at 02:52 AM.

June 25, 2013, 09:20 PM	#2
DennRN Member Join Date: April 10, 2013 Posts: 96	No opinions?

June 25, 2013, 09:27 PM	#3
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Well... What would I do? I'd pick them both up and the ATF can have my info. It's not like they don't have it anyway. Otherwise, flip a coin and wait a week for the other. I mean, it's a week. That decision wouldn't be a blip on the radar.

June 25, 2013, 10:45 PM	#4
DennRN Member Join Date: April 10, 2013 Posts: 96	I flipped a coin and then changed my mind I'm worried I'll be disappointed if I get the Shield first since I am a big 1911 fan. Which ever way I go I will definitely wait the stupid week. I'd rather have my form 4473's in a dusty box for the next decade or two rather then the alternative. I understand the purpose of the reporting multiple purchases but seriously this is putting a damper on my week!

June 26, 2013, 10:56 AM	#6
SoilworK777 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 247	If you're going to CC, the Shield. P.S., if you'd picked either up yesterday, you'd be one day closer to the other today.

June 26, 2013, 01:45 PM	#7
DennRN Member Join Date: April 10, 2013 Posts: 96	I totally should have picked it up, but I just got home after a 1.5 hr commute. Not allowed to carry yet in IL but it's on the way

June 26, 2013, 02:34 PM	#8
JNad Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Posts: 105	Pick up the TCM first and report back to us all while you wait to get the Shield. Then, report back to us again after picking up and shooting the Shield.

June 26, 2013, 06:06 PM	#9
DennRN Member Join Date: April 10, 2013 Posts: 96	Haha, Can do, waiting for traffic to clear up and I'll be heading out to the LGS. Expect a report back before morning.