S&W "Shield Yourself" - Page 2 - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

Tacker · April 14th, 2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FlatFender

With the regular M&P pistols, its an option. I'll have one of these new ones in my hands tomorrow morning, I'll report back on how it is.

So how is it

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Swampdog02 · April 14th, 2012, 11:31 PM

Apex Tactical has all ready said they will be offering drop in parts for the Shield ASAP.
If the Shield is as nice as I believe my M&P .40 is, I'm all over the .40 cal Shield when it's available.
Not crazy about the safety, but I don't think it's gonna be a deal breaker if it's a comfortable fit.

FlatFender · April 15th, 2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacker

So how is it

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Got to the fun store just in time to hold the door open for the guy that bought it. They should have another tomorrow.

Tacker · April 15th, 2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlatFender

Got to the fun store just in time to hold the door open for the guy that bought it. They should have another tomorrow.

BigBlkYJ 355 · April 15th, 2012, 10:28 AM

The Shield's safety is much different than the normal M&P series safety which is quite bulky and also sticks out on both sides. The Shield uses a single sided safety, which looks almost identical to the slide release. The only unfortunate part about the gun, is that they changed the ambidextrous controls to right hand only to save on width overall. Still an awesome weapon!

Skooter_Built · April 15th, 2012, 11:18 AM

When the .40 is available Ill get one!

booblinker · April 15th, 2012, 07:55 PM

Any word on when the 40 will be available

FlatFender · April 15th, 2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by booblinker

Any word on when the 40 will be available

My FFL said they should be shipping next week-ish.

steveo · April 15th, 2012, 11:00 PM

How do these stack up next to the single stack xd?

FlatFender · April 15th, 2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo

How do these stack up next to the single stack xd?

Working on getting my hands on both of them. Not sure if the XDs is shipping just yet.

Swampdog02 · April 16th, 2012, 11:38 PM

I was litterally standing there when UPS arrived at the local gun shop today with the Shield.
Got to fondle the 9mm version today, and I must say that I was impressed.
Very nice size. The grip is thin, but still fit my hand well.
I'll be getting the .40 cal version when it becomes available.

YellowYJ · April 20th, 2012, 04:33 PM

I bought one of these today!!! I cant wait to shoot it. Great feel, very small but still feels controllable.

Swampdog02 · May 29th, 2012, 11:33 PM

Got to fire my .40 Shiled this weekend. I'm very happy with it.

April 15th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#26
Skooter_Built Fuck talk, Duck walk! Join Date: 11-05-05 Location: Whitelake, MI Posts: 13,337 iTrader: (23)	When the .40 is available Ill get one! __________________ I'm the man in White. If you want peace, prepare for war! Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting.

April 15th, 2012, 07:55 PM	#27
booblinker Trailer Trash Join Date: 10-29-06 Location: Leonard, mi Posts: 8,243 iTrader: (5)	Any word on when the 40 will be available __________________ -1993 Ranger 3.0 4X4 5 Speed STX -A Metric Butt ton of three wheelers -1985 V65 Magna -1983 Nighthawk 650 -1969 F250 Highboy built 360

April 14th, 2012, 11:31 PM	#22
Swampdog02 Wakley Creek Wacos! Join Date: 03-10-09 Location: Horton, MI Posts: 970 iTrader: (2)	Apex Tactical has all ready said they will be offering drop in parts for the Shield ASAP. If the Shield is as nice as I believe my M&P .40 is, I'm all over the .40 cal Shield when it's available. Not crazy about the safety, but I don't think it's gonna be a deal breaker if it's a comfortable fit.

April 15th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#25
BigBlkYJ 355 U-Joints Fear Me Join Date: 11-05-05 Location: Clawson Posts: 3,360 iTrader: (4)	The Shield's safety is much different than the normal M&P series safety which is quite bulky and also sticks out on both sides. The Shield uses a single sided safety, which looks almost identical to the slide release. The only unfortunate part about the gun, is that they changed the ambidextrous controls to right hand only to save on width overall. Still an awesome weapon!

April 15th, 2012, 11:00 PM	#29
steveo In the band! Join Date: 03-30-07 Location: montana/wyoming Posts: 20,293 iTrader: (6)	How do these stack up next to the single stack xd?

April 16th, 2012, 11:38 PM	#31
Swampdog02 Wakley Creek Wacos! Join Date: 03-10-09 Location: Horton, MI Posts: 970 iTrader: (2)	I was litterally standing there when UPS arrived at the local gun shop today with the Shield. Got to fondle the 9mm version today, and I must say that I was impressed. Very nice size. The grip is thin, but still fit my hand well. I'll be getting the .40 cal version when it becomes available.

April 20th, 2012, 04:33 PM	#32
YellowYJ Senior Member Join Date: 11-01-07 Location: dryden MI Posts: 330 iTrader: (3)	I bought one of these today!!! I cant wait to shoot it. Great feel, very small but still feels controllable.

May 29th, 2012, 11:33 PM	#33
Swampdog02 Wakley Creek Wacos! Join Date: 03-10-09 Location: Horton, MI Posts: 970 iTrader: (2)	Got to fire my .40 Shiled this weekend. I'm very happy with it.