S&W M&P Shield 9 and 40

[scottka]

As most of you know, the Shield was announced at noon today. Here's everybody's favorite reviewer with the new pistol, BUT for those who remember Caleb Giddings, he makes an appearance at about 6:30.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYZeicEq3V8

 

[dom1104]

And suddenly, everyone who says 1911s dont hold enough ammo, wants one.

And ... frankly, I think SHIELD is a dumb name for a gun. JMHO.

 

[Que]

Yeah, that's a great looking gun. I wonder what shop will have it first. I would like to try it in .40, though.

 

[bullfrog4ever]

S&W M&P Shield Released and reviewed!

Well, the long awaited S&W M&P Shield was released this morning. Apparently it has already been tested by some media/gun writers through non-disclosure agreements. And the best part, a redesigned TRIGGER! Hopefully taking care of the shortcomings of the full size m&p line. It seems impressively small, less than 1" thick! I just may have to get one, available now for $449!

Here's a few review and videos:

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm review | Gun Nuts Media

Introducing the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield - Handguns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6vNPgKAia8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1pu0CCkvak&feature=related

 

[HICKMAN]

Yeager has a review up as well, includes talking points for Jerry M and Julie G:

edit: dropped my video link as threads merged

 

[Txlur]

Did they say .90"? That safety.. that slim profile. Appendix. Looks like a winner.

 

[Que]

Threads merged.

 

[Goodcat]

I'm very interested to see how the size stacks up against the Kahr MP9. I don't like carrying smaller than 9mm when possible, usually carrying the M&P 9c these days. However, if all I get is 6+1, I'd prefer pocket carry the Kahr PM9 unless the sizes are comparable.

edit: just saw 7+1. hmmm

 

[Goodcat]

Yeah, that's a great looking gun. I wonder what shop will have it first. I would like to try it in .40, though.

Looks like they have both the 9mm and .40 on their website! Interested to see what happens as they hit the shelves.

M&P SHIELD - Smith & Wesson

 

[bullfrog4ever]

Threads merged.

Sorry about that, the OP beat me to it by 2 or 3 minutes.

 

[jve153]

this will definately be added to my collection next month if i can get ahold of one. may or may not replaced the bg380 as my bug.

 

[HICKMAN]

might have to get my wife one for her birthday.

Sounds like they have improved the trigger as well.

 

[Fordtough25]

Look slike a real nice, slim carry option! Good job S&W!

 

[lucky4034]

Slightly smaller than my SR9c... but not enough to make switch. Plus my Ruger carries an extra 3 rounds just in case.

Nice looking gun tho

 

[Boost Lee]

I EDC a full size M&P9 (18rds) so making the transition to one of these would be tough,

HOWEVER, If I were looking for a slim profiled easily concealable firearm, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

(.......Now I start coming up with reasons why I should buy this because I really want it... Thanks S&W)

 

[andfc]

Yeager is a much more likeable guy when he's got someone to talk to - also Caleb has his thoughts on his own site up as well: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm review | Gun Nuts Media

Very awesome that S&W is making their trigger better, and overall looks like a great package.

I'd love to see this compared with the Walther PPS and the Kahr PM9 - seems like it's up to par, and at a lower price point in the performance single stack category (rather than the pocket 9 category - LC9, Nano, etc).

 

[HICKMAN]

Very awesome that S&W is making their trigger better, and overall looks like a great package.

sounds like something they will incorporate into the full size M&P's.

 

[greyhound47]

And suddenly, everyone who says 1911s dont hold enough ammo, wants one.

And ... frankly, I think SHIELD is a dumb name for a gun. JMHO.

A 1911 is a BIG gun to carry and heavy for as few of rounds as it holds. This holds as many in a tiny package. Hardly an even comparison. This WILL be my new summer shorts deep concealed option for the summer. I have been looking for a better option than my BodyGuard 380.

 

[HICKMAN]

This WILL be my new summer shorts deep concealed option for the summer.

Thinking the same thing, I was debating on getting another S&W 442, but this might do the trick.

Be good for fishin

 

[shooter521]

sounds like something they will incorporate into the full size M&P's.

Improving the M&P trigger was something the CEO of S&W brought up at an industry breakfast I attended back in January. Hopefully this is a first step that will eventually find its way into the rest of the family.