I have always loved the Smith & Wesson revolvers. But never really gave much thought to their semi-auto pistols. I have mostly been a Glock person. They just feel good in my hand, are reliable and I can shoot them naturally. I was at my LGS and noticed they accually had a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. I asked to see it and my hand fell in love. It felt great. All the controls were withing reach without having to change my grip. It pointed naturally! A big bonus when you can't see your sights. And since it was only $399, it came home with me.
I did my usual cleaning and polishing feed ramp, chamber, and trigger sear. Then stippled the grip. I know a lot of folks don't like the stippled grip, but I do so it works for me. Now all it needs is a trip to the range. After getting a feel for the trigger, I may add an Apex Trigger kit later. And some XS bar dot sights.
And who knows. If I really like it, I may picke me up a standard M&P9 to fill the full size role.
Isn't she pretty?
