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Shield vs lc9s
« on: June 05, 2016, 05:21:01 PM »
I'm thinking about buying a 9mm which ones best and why?
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2016, 06:10:57 PM »
Hands down the shield is the better gun. Fit and finish is better easier to operate and is been tested and approved for law enforcement use.

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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2016, 06:20:50 PM »
I have carried a S&w sve9 for about five years. For a $300.00 gun I can't find anything wrong with it.

16+1 magazine. Fires every time. I like it so well that I bought a 40 cal same model from a member here.

Not sure that helps, because I have never found a gun I didn't like.
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2016, 11:12:54 AM »
Hands down the shield is the better gun. Fit and finish is better easier to operate and is been tested and approved for law enforcement use.
:yeah: Bonus points if you get the Performance Center model.
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2016, 03:21:19 PM »
I had both and sold lc9. shield is a way better gun hands down.

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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2016, 03:31:50 PM »
I might be looking to part with my Shield, 9MM, I'd through in 1 of my 2 holsters. Bought it a couple months ago, about 20 rounds through it. I'm looking getting a new elk rifle (or the new Walther)

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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2016, 04:06:26 PM »
Like said the shield seems to be a little better gun. I have sold both and shot both. I favor the shield.
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2016, 04:17:03 PM »
I have a shield and an LC9 (original version) and love them both.
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2016, 04:35:47 PM »
Don't discount the XDs either
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2016, 04:36:05 PM »
I might be looking to part with my Shield, 9MM, I'd through in 1 of my 2 holsters. Bought it a couple months ago, about 20 rounds through it. I'm looking getting a new elk rifle (or the new Walther)
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2016, 04:45:16 PM »
I'll vote for the S&W PC 9mm Shield. Upgraded trigger with less pull, hi viz sites and the ported barrel.

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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2016, 06:45:43 AM »
I have an LC9 and like it. The trigger pull is pretty long, though. Were I to pick between the two, I'd likely go with the shield.  :dunno:
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2016, 06:49:12 AM »
Have Both... SHIELD by far...  real long trigger pull on the LC9.
Ruger did do better with the LC9S that trigger is much better..
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Re: Shield vs lc9s
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2016, 08:49:11 AM »
I'm thinking about buying a 9mm which ones best and why?

I have the PC Shield 9mm so I'm partial to it and the trigger is outstanding in the PC model but it does cost about $100 more, too.

I don't think you can really go wrong with either.  The LC9s and LC9s Pro are pretty much the exact same gun except the LC9s Pro does not have a safety and has no mag disconnect so if you have a round in the chamber and for some reason the magazine falls out, I know sounds crazy but it happens a lot more than you'd think, the Pro model will still fire where as the standard 9s will not. 

The Shield and 9s/9s Pro are very similar in size with the Ruger being slightly smaller and lighter.  The 9s is also a little less boxie and appears a tiny bit slicker.

The Ruger has a lighter trigger than a standard Shield but to me it feels like you pull it forever until it goes off and I think the reset on the Ruger is much longer than the Shield but I'm sure if you shoot it a lot you'll likely get used to it and it won't be so noticable.

If I was on a budget or wanted to keep the cost down as much as possible yet still get a good 9mm, I'd really struggle to look past the LC9s Pro because it probably offers the best value but if you're ok spending an extra hundred bucks I'd highly recommend the Performance Center Shield.

If you end up getting either of the Ruger models and it's going to be your CCW, I'd suggest you shoot it a lot when you get it to get used to the trigger.  Not that it's a bad trigger because it actually has one of the lighter pull rates of any gun in its class, but if you are used to shooting something else with less travel and a shorter reset, the LC9s could take a little getting used to.

 


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