Shield 2.0 announcement

[jndturner]

I think we all saw this coming with the full size and compact M&P 2.0. I just saw this on the Smith and Wesson home page. https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms#/?series=174
if this is a repost please forgive me.
Jim

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Ooooo am excited..

 

[nrgrams]

Definitely a fan of the 2.0 Compact and what a great pair this would make!

 

[seedubs1]

Looks like all they did was add some stippling and unusable front slide serrations..... Doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, and with the original versions selling for well under $300 with extra mags, why would anyone buy an M2 version for over $400???

Am I missing something?

 

[snuffy33]

What no .45acp 2.0?

 

[bmbutch]

Not sure if I just got lucky, but my .45 Shield is AWESOME! Trigger is great for OOB, shoots comfortably & is actually a pleasure to shoot. 100% with any type ammo (FMJ, HP)

 

[WebSnyper]

What no .45acp 2.0?

Isn't the 45 ACP already essentially a 2.0 of the Shield? I think it has all the features of a 2.0

 

[Benp]

Not worth the upgrade to me, I love my shield!

 

[jndturner]

I think I am with everyone else so far. I’m not really that excited on this one. The best part to me is being able to get an original for a reduced price. With the talon grips I use I don’t see anything on th the M2 that makes me want to lay out more cash to replace what I believe is a great pistol.

 

[Route 45]

Isn't the 45 ACP already essentially a 2.0 of the Shield? I think it has all the features of a 2.0

I think so. Very happy with my Shield 45.

I wonder if they will "2.0" the old compacts, and what they will call them.

 

[HubertGummer]

Yeah, I think I'm content with my shield as it is. Its so comfortable IWB. Not a big fan of the 2.0s grip texture.

 

[Trigger Time]

I have officialy switched back to shield from glock 43.
Reasons for switching:
- Holds 1 more round with the flush magazine and 2 more rounds with the extended mag than the 43. With single stack pistols every extra round you have is an advantage.
- mag release is easier to use without breaking my grip
- Comes with metal sights standard from the factory
- less felt recoil and easier to grip therefore better accuracy.
- crowned barrel and barrel doesn't stick out past the slide so less likely to be damaged if dropped or hit on the front.
- cheaper

These are my own reasons. Your experiences may vary. I have a lot of rounds down range with both pistols, not just a couple mags. So I've based my decisions on what's best for me.

I switched from M&P to glocks a few years ago and while i do love my glocks, I still like the feel of the M&P better in my hand. If the M&P 2.0 compact would have been out back then, I would have never switched to glocks.
I'm almost too vested into glocks now to switch back. I have lots and lots of mags and several glock pistols.
If I switched back to M&P I'd be out a lot of money. I'm notwealthy enough to keep my glocks and mags and start over again with M&P.

 

[cedartop]

I have officialy switched back to shield from glock 43.
Reasons for switching:
- Holds 1 more round with the flush magazine and 2 more rounds with the extended mag than the 43. With single stack pistols every extra round you have is an advantage.
- mag release is easier to use without breaking my grip
- Comes with metal sights standard from the factory
- less felt recoil and easier to grip therefore better accuracy.
- crowned barrel and barrel doesn't stick out past the slide so less likely to be damaged if dropped or hit on the front.
- cheaper

These are my own reasons. Your experiences may vary. I have a lot of rounds down range with both pistols, not just a couple mags. So I've based my decisions on what's best for me.

Interesting. I like my G43 but I am not married to it. A Shield 2.0 would be something to consider. Still don't care for the triggers of the ones I have handled though.

 

[Trigger Time]

Interesting. I like my G43 but I am not married to it. A Shield 2.0 would be something to consider. Still don't care for the triggers of the ones I have handled though.

The trigger is I also feel a weak point of the shield and the full sizes. I used to have aftermarket triggers in all of my S&W pistols and will again in my 2 shields soon.

My wife carrys her shield every day and has for years. She loves it

 

[seedubs1]

My old shield was one of the only tolerable factory triggers I've ever had. If it wasn't a .40, I would have never sold it.

Now.....My glock 43's stock trigger.....that thing is borderline unusable.

 

[Trigger Time]

My old shield was one of the only tolerable factory triggers I've ever had. If it wasn't a .40, I would have never sold it.

Now.....My glock 43's stock trigger.....that thing is borderline unusable.

I also hate the glock 43 stock trigger. In fact worse than the shield factory trigger.

 

[87iroc]

Looks like all they did was add some stippling and unusable front slide serrations..... Doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, and with the original versions selling for well under $300 with extra mags, why would anyone buy an M2 version for over $400???

Am I missing something?

I held one...it felt the same as the 1.0, just courser. I decided while I want a 2.0 9c...I don't want a 2.0 Shield.

I have the Apex in my Shield...and the only 2.0 9c I have fired had Apex parts as well. So no idea how the trigger is in comparison.

 

[T-DOGG]

If I ever decide to carry a single stack 9mm again I would gladly pick up another Shield. I've owned several and they are IMO one of the best on the market. I recommend them to people frequently for most of the reasons that TT mentioned.

 

[seedubs1]

They are pretty awesome. I won't sell my glock 43 for one, but I wouldn't hesitate to own a shield. Stock, I even think they are better than the G43.

If I ever decide to carry a single stack 9mm again I would gladly pick up another Shield. I've owned several and they are IMO one of the best on the market. I recommend them to people frequently for most of the reasons that TT mentioned.

 

[mcapo]

I am very happy with my PC 9mm Shield. Has a really decent trigger though I don't get the need for the ported barrel.

Would like to add a 45 Shield someday but not for any particular reason.

The 2.0 Shield is a bit of yawner after the Sig P365 dropped err...bad choice of words....after the Sig P365 was released.