Still Shieldless

[mdale]

Just have a cheepo uncle mikes for now, pushing the slide out of battery and the spring not having the power to push it back forward, just found some info on google about shields having this problem.

 

[Que]

Just have a cheepo uncle mikes for now, pushing the slide out of battery and the spring not having the power to push it back forward, just found some info on google about shields having this problem.

It could be an issue with the gun, but in your case it sounds like it's more of an issue with the holster. You should invest in a holster that won't have you second-guessing about your gun working if needed.

 

[lobowind]

GM in Lafayette is out of them now. :-(

 

[mbills2223]

I have been carrying mine since last friday. Put 50 rounds through it and I have to say I like it. I am not of a fan of the trigger reset though, much to be desired.

What is it about the reset that you don't like? I'm on all kinds of waiting lists but have yet to fire one.

 

[indybuell]

I'm actually thinking G27 maybe. The sw board is full of shield problems.

 

[Amattern]

What is it about the reset that you don't like? I'm on all kinds of waiting lists but have yet to fire one.

The reset is real gritty then a slight click to let you know it reset. Im use to my Glock which is just a firm, loud click, so you know exactly when its reset.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I haven't messed with one, and am not really an early adopter when it comes to guns, but for those who are interested and want one shipped the Sportsman's Super Store has them in stock in both calibers:

SMITH AND WESSON MP40 SHIELD 40SW @ Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore:

 

[STEEL CORE]

I'm actually thinking G27 maybe. The sw board is full of shield problems.
Right on IndyB

My thoughts everyday, why mess with perfection? "Glock Perfection" that is...................

P.S. Shooting my EDC G-27 today at Pops around 1:30, will let serious Smith Sheild shooters stop by and try something they can get their hands on.

 

[sig1473]

Why not just buy one on GunBroker? There are currently 9 on there.

 

[SERparacord]

Got to actually touch a Shield today! 9mm, but it was already sold.

 

[Amattern]

I ended up trading my 9mm shield for a 40 just to keep from having to buy different caliber ammo. I have to say the 40 isn't that bad on recoil compared to the 9mm. I could hardly tell a felt difference.

 

[Que]

I ended up trading my 9mm shield for a 40 just to keep from having to buy different caliber ammo. I have to say the 40 isn't that bad on recoil compared to the 9mm. I could hardly tell a felt difference.

Yeah, I did the same thing and I could not tell the difference either. I just need to turn it in and have sights put on. I hope I'm not saying the same thing a month from now.

 

[Amattern]

Yeah, I did the same thing and I could not tell the difference either. I just need to turn it in and have sights put on. I hope I'm not saying the same thing a month from now.

I need to get some sights as well. which ones are you going to go with?

 

[cobber]

Why not just buy one on GunBroker? There are currently 9 on there.

How much over MSRP are they? Kind of like buying the latest electronic geegaw on eBay at twice the retail price

 

[OiRadio47]

These are still hard to find? I bought mine back in May when I had no intention of buying one!

Picking up a gun for my wife, the salesmen tried selling me something else. My response was simply "only gun you can sell me right now is a Shield 40". Darn well knowing they didn't have one. I about shat myself when he told me he had three of them. So I HAD to buy one of course!

 

[sig1473]

How much over MSRP are they? Kind of like buying the latest electronic geegaw on eBay at twice the retail price

MSRP is $449. You think gunshops are going to charge that?? I think not. You can get a 40 on GB right now for $550. This is just another great marketing ploy by gun manufacturers and people are falling for it.

 

[SERparacord]

I haven't messed with one, and am not really an early adopter when it comes to guns, but for those who are interested and want one shipped the Sportsman's Super Store has them in stock in both calibers:

SMITH AND WESSON MP40 SHIELD 40SW @ Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore:

Just ordered 2 .40's from these gentlemen. $449.00 each.

 

[Que]

MSRP is $449. You think gunshops are going to charge that?? I think not. You can get a 40 on GB right now for $550. This is just another great marketing ploy by gun manufacturers and people are falling for it.

When they first came out, there was only one advertiser on INGO that went above MSRP.

 

[Que]

I need to get some sights as well. which ones are you going to go with?

The XS Systems Big Dot Tritium.

 

[sig1473]

When they first came out, there was only one advertiser on INGO that went above MSRP.

Fair enough. Every shop I have been in quoted me way over MSRP, so that turned me off immediately. I already have multiple subcompacts so I stopped searching.