opinion on Shield or compact xd?

[XDmax]

The shield has a rough trigger?

I like the stock trigger on mine

[Thanatos2203]

I think you either get lucky or don't with the Shield trigger. Mine was noticeably worse than the NY trigger on my G23 I have to carry for work. The internet seems to be full of people who agree. Some people like it out of the box but I feel they are in the minority. If you buy the Shield, know that it might very well need the APEX kit and perhaps a TALON (rubber) grip to be more serviceable and user friendly.

[JDW67]

The shield has a rough trigger?

My Shield had a hideously gritty trigger. Almost sold it till I put a few hundred rounds through it and the trigger smoothed out.

[NationsMostWanted]

That sucks...is it something you can feel while dry fire

[JDW67]

Yes, the grit was there regardless of live fire or dry. Worse during live fire as it threw off my aim.

[richca]

Both decent carry guns, single stack vs double stack is the difference if you ask me.

[Legasat]

Yes, the grit was there regardless of live fire or dry. Worse during live fire as it threw off my aim.

My Shield trigger was just fine, but I wanted to see what the Apex kit did, so I put one in. I gotta admit, it made a decent trigger very nice!

[geoint]

I think you either get lucky or don't with the Shield trigger. Mine was noticeably worse than the NY trigger on my G23 I have to carry for work. The internet seems to be full of people who agree. Some people like it out of the box but I feel they are in the minority. If you buy the Shield, know that it might very well need the APEX kit and perhaps a TALON (rubber) grip to be more serviceable and user friendly.

My shield factory trigger sucked too. After installing the apex duty kit it was a lot nicer. But if you have to factor in the price of the apex kit, gunsmith installation and reliable night sights you are already in the $600+ price range.

[NationsMostWanted]

I might not do that if it's like that.not sure if small shops let us dry fire lol

[CK_32]

I LOVE my shield in the hand, but with my body it prints bad and idk why.

My friends XDs shows much less. But still with several holsters, shorts even over sized be being a slim broad shouldure kid my shirts ride up easy with little movement and print or full on show. Unless I walk like a robot with a stick up my butt all day.

[VintageRider]

Go to The Firing Line and rent/shoot both guns. That will give you a real idea of what they can offer you.

[TedFromCal]

I just picked up the 9 Shield a couple weeks ago. Being my first semi (never had a revolver jam), I was a little hesitant about picking one up because of FTF and FTE. I put a couple boxes of range rounds through it and everything cycled perfect. It is also easy to break down and clean. The size for a CCW is great. That is actually what I bought it for.

[L84CABO]

XDS would be the apples to apples comparison for the Shield. But the XDS is not on the roster. Sad Face.

It's funny, I like the XDS over the Shield. But after that I like M&P's over the XD line.

Anyway, I don't think I'm helping you very much. Both lines are good. So hold both and see which one feels better in your hand.

[geoint]

I just picked up the 9 Shield a couple weeks ago. Being my first semi (never had a revolver jam), I was a little hesitant about picking one up because of FTF and FTE. I put a couple boxes of range rounds through it and everything cycled perfect. It is also easy to break down and clean. The size for a CCW is great. That is actually what I bought it for.

The shield is an ok gun for CCW but it almost demands using the 8 round mags which almost defeats the purpose as far as concealment IMO.

If youre already a revolver guy, I dont know why you dont just CCW a S&W or Ruger snubbie. My nod is to the rugers as the factory triggers are way nicer

[NationsMostWanted]

Unless mod 2 will come out for california. How's the mp9c