Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm

Dead · April 12, 2015, 12:38 PM

to get one or not to get one. Cost is $309 new. No thumb safety...

Uncle Malice · April 12, 2015, 12:41 PM

WHERE? Link?

Get one. I had one with the safety a while back. Loved it except for the safety. have been wanting to pick up another now that they have the safety-less models out.

Dragline45 · April 12, 2015, 01:03 PM

The Shield is and has been my favorite carry gun. Have yet to find a 9mm with 8+1 that conceals as easy. My only complaint is the grip could use more aggressive stippling, I plan on getting some Talon grip tape for it soon.

marine6680 · April 12, 2015, 02:09 PM

$309?!

Yeah get it now...

Uncle Malice · April 12, 2015, 02:10 PM

Talon Grips are awesome. That was my only complaint about the HK 45 C as well. I got the sandpaper ones first and they really feel great but they were pretty aggressive against the skin trying to carry it. I swapped it out for the rubber ones. Doesn't lock in the hand as well, but still better than factory, and much more comfortable against the skin. An acceptable compromise.

Uncle Malice · April 12, 2015, 02:12 PM

I found it. Bud's has it. Unfortunately, that price is only for LE/MIL/etc. Not us general peons.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411555350

Dead · April 12, 2015, 02:18 PM

Yup that is where I found it...

now what about night sights?

Will be gifted to my dad... isnt fathers day coming up soon?

dusty14u · April 12, 2015, 03:02 PM

I bought one from Palmetto for $339 a few weeks ago. Not sure if they have it for that. Seems they had dropped it again for Easter. That was much cheaper than I could find it elsewhere.

ritepath · April 12, 2015, 07:57 PM

A shield @ 309 even without the safety it's a great deal...

Dead · April 15, 2015, 01:44 PM

buds was sure quick already recieved...

has anyone ever switched out the stock sites for night sites? already picked up odds and ends for it (these will get wrapped up and given once they come in)

Now I just have to hope a certain someone lets me try it out at a later date... LOL

Navistar · April 16, 2015, 11:33 AM

I paid $409 + tax. It has been a great carry piece. Very reliable

Navistar · April 16, 2015, 11:35 AM

"A shield @ 309 even without the safety it's a great deal..."

LOL, should a safety add to the value?

marine6680 · April 16, 2015, 02:15 PM

I prefer the no safety version... So a safety on one would be a deal breaker for me.

GermanShep · April 16, 2015, 03:51 PM

Quote:

A shield @ 309 even without the safety it's a great deal...

Funny, when I read this I took it as, $309 even, as in $309 out the door. Maybe you guys are right and he meant $309 in spite of not having the safety. Actually rereading it I think everyone else is right and I just read what I wanted to see.

Skeets · April 16, 2015, 07:54 PM

I pocket carry different guns but always use DeSantis Nemesis.I've carried a proven lc9s the most.After a Lot of thought,I also bought the lc9s Pro.Both these Rugers have light triggers,and Pro still in box 4 weeks later, I'm confused as to what's up.50 yrs.experience plus also carry a G42.

Water-Man · April 17, 2015, 12:35 AM

I've got AmeriGlo Hackathorn night sights on my Shield.

Quentin2 · April 17, 2015, 12:40 AM

I also prefer the LC9S Pro or even LC9S to the Shield. But the Shield is a fine choice plus S&W puts two magazine in the box vs. only one from Ruger. That's like an extra $30 savings!

Wishoot · April 17, 2015, 06:59 AM

Yes

iblong · April 17, 2015, 07:05 AM

Great price + 1 on the Ameriglo Sights.

themouth1 · April 18, 2015, 08:31 AM

I just bought a new Glock 43 on a whim...They had it in stock so I grabbed it for some reason. I like it but am keeping my Shield and selling in. They are exceptional carry pistols for a great price...

SIMP · April 18, 2015, 09:16 AM

I have a Shield 9mm with no safety and it carries so easy. The thing shoots amazing for a sub-compact single stack and has never had a single issue. It feels like a combat pistol in a very small package. Recently added a Pearce pinky extension on the 7-round mag and I like it even more now!!!

gc70 · April 18, 2015, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dead

has anyone ever switched out the stock sites for night sites?

My son has installed night sights on his Shields, mine, and for several friends and coworkers. He bought a dedicated MGW sight pusher after the first attempt because, as he put it, the original rear sights run from very tight to ridiculously tight. The replacement sights all went in easily.

mellow_c · April 18, 2015, 01:53 PM

donal123... looks like the new guy is a class clown. All his posts are "Thanks for the info."

I've always been interested in the 9mm shield. Can anyone give me an idea of how it compares in size to the Glock 26?

gc70 · April 18, 2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mellow_c

I've always been interested in the 9mm shield. Can anyone give me an idea of how it compares in size to the Glock 26?

The Shield is not as long (6.1" vs 6.49"), taller (4.6" vs 4.17"), and narrower (0.95" vs 1.18") than the G26. For me, the ability to get my little finger on the grip of a Shield makes a big difference in my shooting.

Dragline45 · April 18, 2015, 02:47 PM

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I've always been interested in the 9mm shield. Can anyone give me an idea of how it compares in size to the Glock 26?

Length/height wise not too much difference, where the Shield shines is how thin it is in the slide and especially the grip. The Shield is a bit taller, the 26 is a bit longer, but as you can see in the photo the Shield is a whole lot thinner.

http://glock.pro/attachments/glock-c...uld-make-2.jpg

April 12, 2015, 12:38 PM	#1
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm to get one or not to get one. Cost is $309 new. No thumb safety... __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

April 12, 2015, 12:41 PM	#2
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	WHERE? Link? Get one. I had one with the safety a while back. Loved it except for the safety. have been wanting to pick up another now that they have the safety-less models out. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

April 12, 2015, 02:10 PM	#5
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Talon Grips are awesome. That was my only complaint about the HK 45 C as well. I got the sandpaper ones first and they really feel great but they were pretty aggressive against the skin trying to carry it. I swapped it out for the rubber ones. Doesn't lock in the hand as well, but still better than factory, and much more comfortable against the skin. An acceptable compromise. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

April 12, 2015, 02:12 PM	#6
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I found it. Bud's has it. Unfortunately, that price is only for LE/MIL/etc. Not us general peons. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411555350 __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

April 12, 2015, 02:18 PM	#7
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	Yup that is where I found it... now what about night sights? Will be gifted to my dad... isnt fathers day coming up soon? __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

April 12, 2015, 01:03 PM	#3
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	The Shield is and has been my favorite carry gun. Have yet to find a 9mm with 8+1 that conceals as easy. My only complaint is the grip could use more aggressive stippling, I plan on getting some Talon grip tape for it soon.

April 12, 2015, 02:09 PM	#4
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	$309?! Yeah get it now...

April 12, 2015, 03:02 PM	#8
dusty14u Member Join Date: January 1, 2015 Posts: 33	I bought one from Palmetto for $339 a few weeks ago. Not sure if they have it for that. Seems they had dropped it again for Easter. That was much cheaper than I could find it elsewhere.

April 12, 2015, 07:57 PM	#9
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	A shield @ 309 even without the safety it's a great deal... __________________ There's only one...

April 15, 2015, 01:44 PM	#10
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	buds was sure quick already recieved... has anyone ever switched out the stock sites for night sites? already picked up odds and ends for it (these will get wrapped up and given once they come in) Now I just have to hope a certain someone lets me try it out at a later date... LOL __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

April 16, 2015, 11:33 AM	#11
Navistar Member Join Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Denver CO Posts: 75	I paid $409 + tax. It has been a great carry piece. Very reliable

April 16, 2015, 11:35 AM	#12
Navistar Member Join Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Denver CO Posts: 75	"A shield @ 309 even without the safety it's a great deal..." LOL, should a safety add to the value?

April 16, 2015, 02:15 PM	#13
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	I prefer the no safety version... So a safety on one would be a deal breaker for me.

April 16, 2015, 07:54 PM	#15
Skeets Member in memoriam Join Date: April 6, 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 583	Need different ideas I pocket carry different guns but always use DeSantis Nemesis.I've carried a proven lc9s the most.After a Lot of thought,I also bought the lc9s Pro.Both these Rugers have light triggers,and Pro still in box 4 weeks later, I'm confused as to what's up.50 yrs.experience plus also carry a G42. __________________ Skeets "Over Kill Never Fails" Last edited by Skeets; April 17, 2015 at 08:13 AM. Reason: Ask mod to move to New Thread

April 17, 2015, 12:35 AM	#16
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	I've got AmeriGlo Hackathorn night sights on my Shield.

April 17, 2015, 12:40 AM	#17
Quentin2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 1,996	I also prefer the LC9S Pro or even LC9S to the Shield. But the Shield is a fine choice plus S&W puts two magazine in the box vs. only one from Ruger. That's like an extra $30 savings!

April 17, 2015, 06:59 AM	#18
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Yes

April 17, 2015, 07:05 AM	#19
iblong Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 559	Great price + 1 on the Ameriglo Sights.

April 18, 2015, 08:31 AM	#20
themouth1 Member Join Date: November 22, 2006 Posts: 26	I just bought a new Glock 43 on a whim...They had it in stock so I grabbed it for some reason. I like it but am keeping my Shield and selling in. They are exceptional carry pistols for a great price...

April 18, 2015, 09:16 AM	#21
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 398	I have a Shield 9mm with no safety and it carries so easy. The thing shoots amazing for a sub-compact single stack and has never had a single issue. It feels like a combat pistol in a very small package. Recently added a Pearce pinky extension on the 7-round mag and I like it even more now!!!

April 18, 2015, 01:53 PM	#23
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	donal123... looks like the new guy is a class clown. All his posts are "Thanks for the info." I've always been interested in the 9mm shield. Can anyone give me an idea of how it compares in size to the Glock 26?