Shield barrel question

[Ziggy01]

So I have two Shields, that being said they have different barrels...any idea on why they would be different? They have different profiles. Both where bought used. Both sellers stated everything was factory minus the Apex trigger in one of them.

 

[Bigtanker]

1.0 vs. 2.0 maybe?

 

[Ziggy01]

Both are 1.0’s...

 

[badmotorscooter]

My guess is cost, one is likely easier(faster, cheaper) to produce than the other. Maybe they tried to improve some kind of premature wear. Give S&W a call, I'm sure they can provide an answer.

 

[BR8818]

I have 2 shield 1.0's both barrels look like the one on the top.

 

[Sigblitz]

I'm not familiar with the barrels. My guess...

They have had a couple barrel changes. The first barrel had accuracy issues. The second barrel didn't fix it, and it was redesigned again. There was something wrong with the crown throwing off the bullet.

Sometimes there are changes made without the manufacturer drawing attention to something.

 

[Bigtanker]

I'm not familiar with the barrels. My guess...

They have had a couple barrel changes. The first barrel had accuracy issues. The second barrel didn't fix it, and it was redesigned again. There was something wrong with the crown throwing off the bullet.

Sometimes there are changes made without the manufacturer drawing attention to something.

Yep. Look at the striker on the P365. It's been redesigned at least 3 times since it's introduction.

 

[DadSmith]

I'd send the serial numbers to S&W and the pictures ask them about it. I'm interested in the answer.

You may get a new barrel for one of them. Never know. Was there ever a recall on them?

 

[gregkl]

I have a 2.0 and my barrel looks like the one on the bottom for what it's worth.

 

[ECS686]

Is there an accuracy issue with one or the other? If not other than curiosity I wouldn't worry. As mentioned Manufacturers often make a subtle change or two with zero fan fare other than an OCD person (not saying that's the case here) Noticing

 

[seldon14]

I have an early model shield, it has the top style. Do you have the box's? Those would have manufacture date. My guess is the bottom one is from around the 2.0 era, and has a barrel revision meant for that.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Yep. Look at the striker on the P365. It's been redesigned at least 3 times since it's introduction.

And by now it should look like a Glock striker... They look like they do for a reason.