Post by: jackelope on February 09, 2014, 07:16:48 PM
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 09, 2014, 09:26:59 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 09, 2014, 09:30:20 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 09, 2014, 09:35:46 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on February 09, 2014, 09:46:27 PM
Post by: mountainman 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:
Post by: Jim the Plumber on February 09, 2014, 10:42:59 PM
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.
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 09, 2014, 11:21:39 PM
I guess the reviews you read on the XDS's must all be wrong according to several here and several unknown but mentioned girls.😉
Post by: Machias on February 10, 2014, 05:55:20 AM
Post by: Quackwhacker on February 10, 2014, 06:11:18 AM
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Post by: poopooheaddad on February 10, 2014, 06:32:19 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 10, 2014, 06:55:06 AM
Post by: jrebel 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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Don't want to thread jack but Adam at www.gunfightersinc.com (http://www.gunfightersinc.com) makes amazing holsters. :tup:
Post by: Machias on February 10, 2014, 07:28:32 AM
Post by: jackelope 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.
:dunno:
Post by: wildwood on February 10, 2014, 06:40:17 PM
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Post by: jackelope on February 10, 2014, 07:34:50 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 10, 2014, 07:54:49 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 10, 2014, 07:55:43 PM
Post by: mountainman on February 10, 2014, 08:16:15 PM
Went and handled both pistols today. I think I'm pretty set on the Shield. The xds is a nice gun but it's too small for me. I've got big mitts and I just didn't feel comfortable with that thing. I suppose I could buy an extended mag with a grip extension but them I'd be a girl. ? Not too concerned about concealing it but I want it light and compact.lol, only to those that cant shoot it! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
But yes, nothing wrong with the Sheild...it is, after all, an M&P, right? :tup:
Post by: Machias on February 11, 2014, 03:21:03 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.
:dunno:
Werid, the letters at the top of the page are tan on a light gravel looking background. I can see that there are words there, but can't make out what they say.
Post by: wafisherman on February 11, 2014, 03:21:15 PM
Shooting it was nice. I expected more recoil but it handled as I would expect a 9mm. So the 9mm must really be nice. My 20yr old daughter shot it a few times and thought the recoil was comparable to my Beretta 92 (9mm).
This gun I've been carrying is my friend's who let me try it out. He paid an arm and a leg at a gun show for it. If I could find it for around $400, as I've seen here and there, I'd think it was a good value. But definitely would hesitate to drop the $500 plus that he did...
Post by: splitshot on February 11, 2014, 05:52:32 PM
Post by: Windwalker on February 12, 2014, 10:30:16 PM
Wife carries a Shield 9mm and loves it-
Here are some options to ponder.
Triggers - Apex- https://apextactical.com/store/product-info.php?pid65.html (https://apextactical.com/store/product-info.php?pid65.html)
Two geat holster options..IMHO
OWB- RAVEN Phantom holster - http://raven-concealment-systems.mybigcommerce.com/smith-wesson-custom-phantom-modular-holster/ (http://raven-concealment-systems.mybigcommerce.com/smith-wesson-custom-phantom-modular-holster/)
IWB- Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe- http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/SuperTuckDeluxe.aspx (http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/SuperTuckDeluxe.aspx)
Leather holster options - I highly recommend BRL- (Big River Leather holster)
The CCP (Concealed Carry Pancake) reinforced and DLI Double Loop IWB are awesome.
http://www.bigriverleather.com/owboutsidewaistband.html (http://www.bigriverleather.com/owboutsidewaistband.html)
With cartridge improvements/technology a lot folks are jumping on the 9mm bandwagon. 45-40 & 9 all suck shooting FMJ so practice is where the rubber meets the road and that is where a case could be made for the 9mm. Easier and cheaper to shoot and practice.. save the hot rod expensive stuff for defense.
I still like my 45 and the 40 isn't too expensive but..if you want to shoot something that won't eat you out of house and home get a 9 and shoot the hell out of it.
Most can shoot a 9mm better than a 40 especially if in a small package. Accuracy is everything- can't miss fast enough to catch up.
Just my 2 cents- have fun shopping. You can always buy several and decide later.. ;)
Oh yea- for loading the Shield- get a UpLULA
http://www.maglula.com/PistolMagLoaders/UpLULA%E2%84%A29mmto45ACPmags.aspx (http://www.maglula.com/PistolMagLoaders/UpLULA%E2%84%A29mmto45ACPmags.aspx)
Last couple of rounds go in stiff- If yer shooting alot it will pay for itself.
Post by: wafisherman on February 16, 2014, 01:30:04 PM
I took the .40 out for some range time last night and put about 40 shots down the pipe and had one FTF. Not very impressive. I'm hearing too many stories various issues from both the 9mm and 40. Folks sending them back and having to wait a while to get them back because S&W is so backed up with all the work from the faulty Shields. Now is that a higher rate of issues than any other gun out there? I'm sure it is a small percentage of total sold, since they can't keep them on the shelves. At least the marketing campaign has been solid. Let's hope once it settles, the reputation of the Shield will come through, but I'm leaning toward waiting a few years and see how this first batch is holding up...
Post by: scottcrb on February 16, 2014, 01:54:58 PM
Post by: splitshot on February 17, 2014, 08:56:04 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 17, 2014, 09:11:29 PM
Post by: wafisherman on February 18, 2014, 07:01:49 AM
Ftf- failure to fire.... fte- failure to extract
I used it wrong then. In my case it was failure to feed. Slide locked back and the round wasn't fully extracted from the mag.
Post by: CementFinisher on February 18, 2014, 03:08:27 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 18, 2014, 03:11:17 PM
Post by: skeeter 20i on February 18, 2014, 03:16:29 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 18, 2014, 03:22:46 PM
S&W shield August 19, 2013 and before requires trigger hinge pin inspection to see if it needs recall work done.
Cant go wrong with either guns, just buy new, or know what to look for
Post by: wafisherman on February 18, 2014, 03:53:56 PM
if the slide locked back, you most likely accidentally hit the mag catch and it dropped far enough out to not catch, or you bumped up the slide catch. if what you meant was that it failed to extract and you got a stove pipe then you had a light load , squib load, or you limp wrested.
whatever the reason, I would blame the gun. Shouldn't be that easy to cause it to choke. Have never experienced that with my Beretta 92 or my s&w 3914 (though that one is still pretty new to me).