The current S&W rebate isn't an either/or,.....it depends where you live. Here in IN and most non-restrictive states it's two extra mags(total four), two boxes of carry ammo and a mag loader. In non-free states where there are ammo or mag restrictions or where ammo cannot easily(cheaply)be shipped(AK and HI), it's a $75 rebate like before. And yes, I've got a pile of Shields that were delivered to my dealer for $200 after rebate, so used prices should absolutely crash for the near future.
I have Glocks but have never really 'liked' Glocks, so I went with the Shield. PSA still runs specials for under $300 shipped so if you have a receiving dealer to work with and you don't mind waiting for Smith to ship you the freebies it's a hella deal.
Someone mentioned a Shield that sticks the slide when firing. Yeah, some have been doing that lately but the problem has been accurately diagnosed. If you get one that does that Smith can take it back under warranty and quickly fix it or you can do it yourself if you don't mind taking it apart and working on it for a few minutes. Most Shields don't have the problem but some do.
Check this thread on the S&W Forums and scroll down to the fix at post #21. New 9mm M&P Shield - slide getting jammed back.
I have Glocks but have never really 'liked' Glocks, so I went with the Shield. PSA still runs specials for under $300 shipped so if you have a receiving dealer to work with and you don't mind waiting for Smith to ship you the freebies it's a hella deal.
Someone mentioned a Shield that sticks the slide when firing. Yeah, some have been doing that lately but the problem has been accurately diagnosed. If you get one that does that Smith can take it back under warranty and quickly fix it or you can do it yourself if you don't mind taking it apart and working on it for a few minutes. Most Shields don't have the problem but some do.
Check this thread on the S&W Forums and scroll down to the fix at post #21. New 9mm M&P Shield - slide getting jammed back.