Comfort/Concealability of Shield Original vs 2.0

MrBot · April 13, 2018, 11:14 PM

Probably gonna make one of the above my EDC. Does the more aggressive grip texture on the 2.0 result in any carry issues: Such as skin irritation (I'll carry it cross-draw often under a t-shirt with the grip touching skin) or possibly its "grabbing" a t-shirt resulting in more obvious printing.

SmokeyBravo307 · April 13, 2018, 11:30 PM

I have never cross carried mine or against bare skin but Ii probably depends upon your body/build if it makes an obvious print. Just an opinion hope someone has some better advice and wish I could maybe ill try it and be able to help better!!! Good luck and hope you get some better options or solid advice MrBot!!!

Mackie244Bud · April 14, 2018, 07:38 AM

I have Rubber Talon Grips on my original Shield 9mm
If I had a Shield 2.0 I would more than likely put Talon's on it too.
I like the rubber feel.
I would not get the 2.0 strictly for the grip.

Which brings up another question:

Has anyone had extensive experience with both the original and Version 2.0?
If so what's the differences..Pro's & Con's..

Mackie244 / Bud

Siggy-06 · April 14, 2018, 08:22 AM

I do know the 2.0 is a few ounces lighter than the original.

Mackie244Bud · April 14, 2018, 11:21 PM

M&P Shield Original vs Shield 2.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWT8AJtfjaw

Hickok45 Original & 2.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4gOnz4qYSw

Stippling a Shield Original or the 2.0:
After that the only difference between original & 2.0 is front serrations on Slide and Trigger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqzs5AxDHDo

Metal Stippling Tips for Heat Guns:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8WmH6YuWgc

Through the two reviews above and many many more available, the differences between the original Shield and the 2.0 is NOT night and day.
I'm sure that a lot of it was just a reboot for S&W and a WOW interest.
Minor Serrations on the front of the slide, extra stippling on the grip and a perceived better trigger.

Without actually putting a 2.0 in my Aegis Armory Hybrid holster and carrying it for a day could I know if the extra stippling on the grip matters via carry or not.
But as I said before, I'd probably put a Talon Rubber Grip on it anyway and that would negate the extra stippling and then they both WOULD feel exactly the same to me.

I originally wore my Shield V1.0 IWB at 3 to 4 O'clock.
I found that the Grip / Butt lay snug to my side and I did not feel it moving on my skin very much as I walked. (I'm a big guy)

For awhile I wore my Shield V1.0 OWB and I felt the butt of the grip moving back and forth on my side more.
So I moved it back to IWB and carried it the same as I had for over a year.
As a IWB I forget that my Shield is there....very comfortable.

For someone that is thinner and more straight up and down their OWB & IWB would probably feel different.

Mackie244 / Bud

April 13, 2018, 11:14 PM	#1
MrBot Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2013 Posts: 113	Comfort/Concealability of Shield Original vs 2.0 Probably gonna make one of the above my EDC. Does the more aggressive grip texture on the 2.0 result in any carry issues: Such as skin irritation (I'll carry it cross-draw often under a t-shirt with the grip touching skin) or possibly its "grabbing" a t-shirt resulting in more obvious printing.

April 14, 2018, 08:22 AM	#4
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	I do know the 2.0 is a few ounces lighter than the original. __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

April 14, 2018, 11:21 PM	#5
Mackie244Bud Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 252	M&P Shield Original vs Shield 2.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWT8AJtfjaw Hickok45 Original & 2.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4gOnz4qYSw Stippling a Shield Original or the 2.0: After that the only difference between original & 2.0 is front serrations on Slide and Trigger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqzs5AxDHDo Metal Stippling Tips for Heat Guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8WmH6YuWgc Through the two reviews above and many many more available, the differences between the original Shield and the 2.0 is NOT night and day. I'm sure that a lot of it was just a reboot for S&W and a WOW interest. Minor Serrations on the front of the slide, extra stippling on the grip and a perceived better trigger. Without actually putting a 2.0 in my Aegis Armory Hybrid holster and carrying it for a day could I know if the extra stippling on the grip matters via carry or not. But as I said before, I'd probably put a Talon Rubber Grip on it anyway and that would negate the extra stippling and then they both WOULD feel exactly the same to me. I originally wore my Shield V1.0 IWB at 3 to 4 O'clock. I found that the Grip / Butt lay snug to my side and I did not feel it moving on my skin very much as I walked. (I'm a big guy) For awhile I wore my Shield V1.0 OWB and I felt the butt of the grip moving back and forth on my side more. So I moved it back to IWB and carried it the same as I had for over a year. As a IWB I forget that my Shield is there....very comfortable. For someone that is thinner and more straight up and down their OWB & IWB would probably feel different. Mackie244 / Bud Last edited by Mackie244Bud; April 15, 2018 at 05:37 AM.

April 13, 2018, 11:30 PM	#2
SmokeyBravo307 Member Join Date: March 31, 2018 Posts: 32	I have never cross carried mine or against bare skin but Ii probably depends upon your body/build if it makes an obvious print. Just an opinion hope someone has some better advice and wish I could maybe ill try it and be able to help better!!! Good luck and hope you get some better options or solid advice MrBot!!!

April 14, 2018, 07:38 AM	#3
Mackie244Bud Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 252	I have Rubber Talon Grips on my original Shield 9mm If I had a Shield 2.0 I would more than likely put Talon's on it too. I like the rubber feel. I would not get the 2.0 strictly for the grip. Which brings up another question: Has anyone had extensive experience with both the original and Version 2.0? If so what's the differences..Pro's & Con's.. Mackie244 / Bud