New shield .45

Glockstar .40 · August 22, 2016, 11:39 PM

So I was able to find the new shield .45 and couldn't pass it up

. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but first impressions:

1. Barely bigger then my shield 9mm...which is nice because that's been my primary carry gun for a couple years now.

2. The stippling on the grip is nice and gritty. It feels really good holding it in my hand. I'm hoping the stippling will help with recoil since it's barely bigger then my 9mm.

3. Mag capacity is 6&7+1 rounds.

4. Loading magazines- HOLY GEEZ

started struggling after 3 rounds but I'm too prideful to give up so although it cost me a blister on my thumb I was able to get both mags fully loaded....hopefully that will loosen up

5. Trigger feels pretty good actually...a little bit of take up but a crisp break and an audible reset

As a pretty big fan of the shield I'm pretty excited about getting my hands on one and can't wait to get some range time with it.

DaleA · August 22, 2016, 11:48 PM

Loading magazines...

Until it does loosen up you can save your thumbs and fingers with a magazine loader like the Maglula UpLULA. Lots of folk like them.

https://www.amazon.com/UpLULA-Maglul...473918-4411261

Slimjim9 · August 22, 2016, 11:51 PM

I have held one and it felt nice and the trigger was nice, but I want to try one first before I consider buying.

I'm pretty happy with my new PPS M2, also 6&7(&8)+1 but 9mm. And I don't even like loading those mags. There really is no shame in using an Uplula.

Mastrogiacomo · August 23, 2016, 04:17 AM

I wonder what a lightweight, small gun in a .45 is going to feel like on the hands.....looking forward to your review.

Laura

Glockstar .40 · August 24, 2016, 09:08 PM

Well got to take it to the range today and I am impressed!! The gun felt really good in hand. I think the rougher stippling definitely helped. The trigger is actually pretty darn good..The recoil wasn't bad at all for such a small .45...I had 0 issues with it functioning. In regards to the magazines being hard to load, they got easier as the day went on. The last round is still kinda hard but it's manageable..

Overall this gun is awesome and will be replacing my shield 9mm as my primary carry gun. Anyone interested in the new shield .45 I highly recommend it.

Water-Man · August 25, 2016, 12:56 AM

By chance, would you be able to compare it to the Springfield XD-S .45?

Slimjim9 · August 26, 2016, 12:03 AM

@water-man: have you seen this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF9JEY-BZL4

Water-Man · August 26, 2016, 12:39 AM

No, I haven't. Thanks.

ifithitu · August 26, 2016, 02:01 AM

Everytime I think i'm close to buying a M&P 45 shield they have sold them and don't have anymore in stock.Just happen to me over the weekend down at Fort Knox.

cervri · September 2, 2016, 08:49 AM

I really enjoy my shield 45, I did get the uplula loader though. Too much spring for these old hands...Loaded up a hundred rounds of 200 gr swc but have not got to shoot any of them yet..

August 22, 2016, 11:39 PM	#1
Glockstar .40 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Location: West of the Rockies Posts: 435	New shield .45 So I was able to find the new shield .45 and couldn't pass it up. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but first impressions: 1. Barely bigger then my shield 9mm...which is nice because that's been my primary carry gun for a couple years now. 2. The stippling on the grip is nice and gritty. It feels really good holding it in my hand. I'm hoping the stippling will help with recoil since it's barely bigger then my 9mm. 3. Mag capacity is 6&7+1 rounds. 4. Loading magazines- HOLY GEEZ started struggling after 3 rounds but I'm too prideful to give up so although it cost me a blister on my thumb I was able to get both mags fully loaded....hopefully that will loosen up 5. Trigger feels pretty good actually...a little bit of take up but a crisp break and an audible reset As a pretty big fan of the shield I'm pretty excited about getting my hands on one and can't wait to get some range time with it. __________________ He alone is my Rock and my Salvation, my Stronghold; I shall not be shaken!

August 22, 2016, 11:51 PM	#3
Slimjim9 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2015 Posts: 783	I have held one and it felt nice and the trigger was nice, but I want to try one first before I consider buying. I'm pretty happy with my new PPS M2, also 6&7(&8)+1 but 9mm. And I don't even like loading those mags. There really is no shame in using an Uplula. __________________ Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good.

August 23, 2016, 04:17 AM	#4
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	I wonder what a lightweight, small gun in a .45 is going to feel like on the hands.....looking forward to your review. Laura __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge

August 24, 2016, 09:08 PM	#5
Glockstar .40 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Location: West of the Rockies Posts: 435	UPDATE Well got to take it to the range today and I am impressed!! The gun felt really good in hand. I think the rougher stippling definitely helped. The trigger is actually pretty darn good..The recoil wasn't bad at all for such a small .45...I had 0 issues with it functioning. In regards to the magazines being hard to load, they got easier as the day went on. The last round is still kinda hard but it's manageable.. Overall this gun is awesome and will be replacing my shield 9mm as my primary carry gun. Anyone interested in the new shield .45 I highly recommend it. __________________ He alone is my Rock and my Salvation, my Stronghold; I shall not be shaken!

August 26, 2016, 12:03 AM	#7
Slimjim9 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2015 Posts: 783	@water-man: have you seen this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF9JEY-BZL4 __________________ Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good.

August 22, 2016, 11:48 PM	#2
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	Loading magazines... Until it does loosen up you can save your thumbs and fingers with a magazine loader like the Maglula UpLULA. Lots of folk like them. https://www.amazon.com/UpLULA-Maglul...473918-4411261

August 25, 2016, 12:56 AM	#6
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	By chance, would you be able to compare it to the Springfield XD-S .45?

August 26, 2016, 12:39 AM	#8
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	No, I haven't. Thanks.

August 26, 2016, 02:01 AM	#9
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	Everytime I think i'm close to buying a M&P 45 shield they have sold them and don't have anymore in stock.Just happen to me over the weekend down at Fort Knox. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

September 2, 2016, 08:49 AM	#10
cervri Member Join Date: March 24, 2016 Location: Deming NM Posts: 75	I really enjoy my shield 45, I did get the uplula loader though. Too much spring for these old hands...Loaded up a hundred rounds of 200 gr swc but have not got to shoot any of them yet..