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texanron wrote:http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... tent=11001
MSRP $449.

$449 MSRP..... : we might( ), see this @ around $369.99, hmmm i might consider.

Looks promising...

can2boy wrote:

texanron wrote:http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... tent=11001
MSRP $449.

$449 MSRP..... : we might( ), see this @ around $369.99, hmmm i might consider.

Academy has it listed at $399.99

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/store ... 4294965779" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I got mine yesterday, and I am very impressed with the Shield. Not quite a pocket carry (unless you have cargo pockets) but not far from one either. The trigger is, in my opinion, better than that of the larger M&P models. It even has a crisp, positive, reset. The thumb safety is also very positive. Positive enough that I could confidently carry the gun with the safety disengaged and not have to worry about it working it's way into the on position. The recoil was minimal, especially for a gun it's size. I've only had time to put 100 or so rounds through it (straight out of the box, no cleaning or lube), but so far the Shield has performed flawlessly. Two thumbs up so far!

I picked one up yesterday... and I've run 250 rounds of FMJ and 25 Critical Defense JHP through it without a bobble. The trigger has a more positive reset than my M&P 9c, but not quite as pronounced as my Glock. I think this one will be a winner. I've got a Kydex OWB holster ordered for it, and I should have it late this week. I'm afraid that my G26 is going to see some more safe time than before.

Bashful wrote:I picked one up yesterday... and I've run 250 rounds of FMJ and 25 Critical Defense JHP through it without a bobble. The trigger has a more positive reset than my M&P 9c, but not quite as pronounced as my Glock. I think this one will be a winner. I've got a Kydex OWB holster ordered for it, and I should have it late this week. I'm afraid that my G26 is going to see some more safe time than before.

If you don't mind my asking, what did you have to pay for the new Shield and which store did you purchase it from?

tomtexan wrote:

Bashful wrote:I picked one up yesterday... and I've run 250 rounds of FMJ and 25 Critical Defense JHP through it without a bobble. The trigger has a more positive reset than my M&P 9c, but not quite as pronounced as my Glock. I think this one will be a winner. I've got a Kydex OWB holster ordered for it, and I should have it late this week. I'm afraid that my G26 is going to see some more safe time than before.

If you don't mind my asking, what did you have to pay for the new Shield and which store did you purchase it from?

Academy - Pasadena for $399

Looks really nice. I LOVE my 40c. I wonder if S&W was trying to capture a bit more of the female market with this one. My wife says that she feels like she is holding a cucumber when she holds my compact. I think this may open up the platform to individuals who other wide found the m&ps a bit chunky. I just how it's easier to shoot than my lc9, that little sucker bites!

btw, not trying to suggest the shield is girly (unless your are a girl and the I am), I just know my wife prefers the way my lc9 fits her to my m&p compact. I'm going to stop digging now .

They look awesome and my wife wants one. She's waiting for the .40 though. They don't seem girly at all to me, but if they'll get more women armed, great! Anything that makes shooting more accessible to everyone is a good thing.

surferdaddy wrote:Looks really nice. I LOVE my 40c. I wonder if S&W was trying to capture a bit more of the female market with this one. My wife says that she feels like she is holding a cucumber when she holds my compact. I think this may open up the platform to individuals who other wide found the m&ps a bit chunky. I just how it's easier to shoot than my lc9, that little sucker bites!

Yes, perhaps females are PART of the prospective buyers of this weapon, but there are plenty of male shooters for whom
a single stack 9MM or .40 would be just the ticket. "Thin is in" for some CHL's and it doesn't have to be a Kahr.

Taurus PT709 and PT740 Slims have sold in decent quantities, so Smith and Wesson is simply offering their alternative guns.

SIA

Nice gun. I saw one today and held it. My only complaint was the grip felt to narrow to me. I have bigger hands. Im hoping the XDs has a wider grip. Both of these look like great CC guns. Cant beat the 399.99 price either.

A friend showed me the Shield that he had just bought today when we were through at Chruch. He hasn't had a chance to shoot it yet, so I'll see what he says after a few rounds.

Got mine Tuesday and shot it on Wednesday. Put 400 rounds thru it. All I can say is WOW. Not a single problem with all kinds of ammo. Very accurate too.

held one on tuesday @ CTD. points really nice. the grip to me is a little slippery. (slip on overgrip will solve it) .so far,nothing but positive reviews. I'm very close to breaking my own rule. (waiting a year to get the kinks out)