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Who's got an M&P Shield?
« on: February 09, 2014, 07:16:48 PM »
Thinking about picking up a .40 S&W Shield...the last significant "review" type threads on here were about a year ago...so a year in, what's everyone think? I'm pretty much set on a .40 as my caliber choice. I'm also looking at the xdS as a close 2nd but I don't know if I want that tiny little pistol in a .45 as reviews say it's real snappy.
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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2014, 09:26:59 PM »
The XDS with 230's is snappy. But if you put on the wuss mag extension and run 185's it shoots like a .40. But with the mag extension what's the point? Now your grip is almost as long as a Glock 23 .40. The whole idea of the XDS is a low profile for carry. A mag extension just defeats the purpose.

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2014, 09:30:20 PM »
Any experience with the Shield?
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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2014, 09:35:46 PM »
Not at all. The .40 Cal is a excellent carry cartridge. I've probably carried a Glock 23 .40 more than all my other handguns combined. Might take a look at the Kahr .40's. I've never owned one but I think I'm going to pick one up after shooting several. Super dependable and they were accurate for me. Several good friends never leave home without them and their big Glock guys.

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2014, 09:46:27 PM »
I have shot the shield and just bought an xds 45. Recoil is really not as bad as everyone says on the xds. I actually think the recoil on the shield is only slightly less than on my xds. I have small hands though so I can shoot it pretty well. The shield is nice too, it's what my girlfriend has, but I shoot the xds better and I like the grip saftey and ambidextrous mag release since I am left handed. Both are very concealable.

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2014, 10:17:20 PM »
I have shot the shield and just bought an xds 45. Recoil is really not as bad as everyone says on the xds. I actually think the recoil on the shield is only slightly less than on my xds. I have small hands though so I can shoot it pretty well. The shield is nice too, it's what my girlfriend has, but I shoot the xds better and I like the grip saftey and ambidextrous mag release since I am left handed. Both are very concealable.
agreed! The sheild has slightly less felt recoil then the xds, but either are controlable for most expereinced shooters..

Josh, check out the thead on the XDS an reports frompeople that do alot of shooting with them! More concealable than a Glock, except for the 42 :tup:
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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2014, 10:42:59 PM »
Haven't shot a Shield however I own and have fired the XDs.  I run the standard length mag bases and have no trouble controlling the pistol with 'warm' 185's or 230 grain defensive ammo. My friends 14 YO, 90# daughter, with minimal familiarization, had no problem shooting the XDs.  And that was with factory 230 grain Remington  ammo. ( no death grip needed).
Slight disclaimer, she shoots rifle, pistol and shotgun more than most.
jackelope, if you're in the Wenatchee area, you're more than welocome to test run my XDs.
   

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2014, 11:21:39 PM »
Jackelope,

I guess the reviews you read on the XDS's must all be wrong according to several here and several unknown but mentioned girls.😉

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2014, 05:55:20 AM »
I have the .40 Shield and love it.  I have about 500 rounds through it so far, no problems at all.  LOVE IT!
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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2014, 06:11:18 AM »
I also have the shield in 40. Over 500 rounds through it with no issues. My wife enjoys shooting it. Easily concealed. I am still looking for the perfect holster if anyone has suggestions.

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2014, 06:32:19 AM »
Love my Shield .40 200 rounds no problems, fits good, light, went with a Theis holster (http://theisholsters.com/) realy like how I tuck it behind the pants or the belt, handle sticks out abit, might need to adjust. Paid around $385.00 new for the Shield in Wenatchee
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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2014, 06:55:06 AM »
Myself and my fishing bud both have shield 40's. They have been great little guns. I have probably over 1000 rounds thru mine.

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2014, 07:04:21 AM »
I also have the shield in 40. Over 500 rounds through it with no issues. My wife enjoys shooting it. Easily concealed. I am still looking for the perfect holster if anyone has suggestions.

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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2014, 07:28:32 AM »
Wow they need a little work on their website, can't read the links at the top of their page.
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Re: Who's got an M&P Shield?
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2014, 09:33:28 AM »
Wow they need a little work on their website, can't read the links at the top of their page.

It looks fine to me.
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