M&P Shield

[JDW67]

Wow, it's only .02"??? Seems larger for some reason.

[SkyHawk]

Wow, it's only .02"??? Seems larger for some reason.

.20, not .02 Actually I think it is .23", almost 1/4". You definitely notice it, it prints more than a sub inch width pistol.

[JDW67]

Oh, read it wrong.

I just compared my G19 to the Shield and the grip is considerably bigger on the G19. I tried carrying IWB with the 19, but it printed way too much. With the Shield, it disappears IWB.

[PatC415]

I do not use the safety on mine, and you can get an LCI block here:

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/slide-parts/slides/loaded-chamber-indicator-block-prod75730.aspx

I paid $400 OTD. $700 is TOO MUCH FOR A NON CALI VERSION.

[hk91666]

Great deal thanks for the heads up.

Your welcome I have the cali version and love it.

[Bainter1212]

I plan on picking up a Shield soon and I have a question....

Can the safety be removed on these? Seems redundant to me.

[JDW67]

I plan on picking up a Shield soon and I have a question....

Can the safety be removed on these? Seems redundant to me.

I heard they can be removed, but why? Just leave the safety off.

[SkyHawk]

I do not use the safety on mine, and you can get an LCI block here:

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/slide-parts/slides/loaded-chamber-indicator-block-prod75730.aspx

I paid $400 OTD. $700 is TOO MUCH FOR A NON CALI VERSION.

Going out on a limb and assuming that a Bay Area resident doesn't have much experience with CCW. Many IAs will not let you modify the pistol. Removing the LCI voids your CCW. Removing the mag disco voids your CCW. Removing the thumb safety voids your CCW.

For a person with such a CCW, the difference for a Law Enforcement grade pistol might be worth it - for me it is worth it to get correct hardware not neutered nanny state equipment. You will *never* see a LEO carrying these crippled pistols on or off duty.

Considering the money that goes into a CCW permit, what with holsters, app fees, training, training ammo, renewals, live scan etc - the difference is negligible when you consider the pistol is the heart of the whole enchilada. You might say, it is a no brainer. I don't know of anyone serious about these things, who cheaps out on their carry pistol.

[mexicangunlover]

the safety is not a deal breaker for me, but the reason I was asking was because i found a Shield online with no safety for $214 shipped. When I checked the roster, the roster didn't specify if the safety or non safety.

link please so I can order it at this price.....

[PatC415]

Going out on a limb and assuming that a Bay Area resident doesn't have much experience with CCW. Many IAs will not let you modify the pistol. Removing the LCI voids your CCW. Removing the mag disco voids your CCW. Removing the thumb safety voids your CCW.

Thanks for the info. Yes, I am unfamiliar with the regs governing mod's and CCW.
I have NOT altered my Ca version Shield, other than an Apex trigger upgrade, and these other features do not bother me.
Again, $700 will buy you a MUCH nicer gun than a Shield.

[mexicangunlover]

the safety is not a deal breaker for me, but the reason I was asking was because i found a Shield online with no safety for $214 shipped. When I checked the roster, the roster didn't specify if the safety or non safety.

I want to buy several of these if you can provide a link to where they are at this price please.

[Skeez]

For me the Shield while thinner, wasn't enough difference in size from a G19 which is my main carry pistol and I own pre-ban 15rd mags for. I will use G43 only occasionally when I need extra discrete concealment. I used to carry the LCP in this role, and man that thing just disappears. The LCP is small and light enough to carry as a second, backup pistol to any other pistol you might carry.

I really wish I could list four pistols Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large.

And I think the Shield bore is higher above the grip compared to the Glocks. I can get a higher grip on the G19 and G43. But if you have extra large hands I can see where G43 is too small.

You must have been watching a lot of YouTube lately. Bore axis? What a joke

[Cokebottle]

any issues with hollow points?

200rds of 147gr HST through mine without a single problem.

I've had a couple of instances of the slide not locking back on the last round, but I've never had a misfeed/FTE or any other issue that would cause me to question its suitability for a carry weapon.

[Soginator]

Make sure your IA allows off roster pistols. Also, despite the love the shield gets on this forum, I have never met anyone, myself included, who was happy with their shield purchase (I have the CA version). If you can swing a bit more, I would say get a glock or a SA XDS

[Cokebottle]

Make sure your IA allows off roster pistols. Also, despite the love the shield gets on this forum, I have never met anyone, myself included, who was happy with their shield purchase (I have the CA version). If you can swing a bit more, I would say get a glock or a SA XDS

XD9 Service
G26
Shield
92FS
RIA 1911
SP-101

I have no problem with the Shield and when/if approved, it will be my primary carry. 1911 for out in the dez.

I shoot the XD9 and G26 very well, but I like the size of the Shield for CCW and am not at all unhappy with the purchase.