M&P Shield mag struggle

[wopshooter]

I just p/u my M&P shield and attempted to load the magazine. The first round was difficult to put in, but I was able to get it in. when I started the second round, for the life of me, I was not able to load it in the mag. Thinking I had a problem child mag, I moved on to the other mag that came with the gun. And to my surprise I was also having troubles by the third round. I own many different firearms from different makers and have never had an issue with loading any of the magazines. Does this typically happen with new mags from S&W? I am going to the LGS to see if they carry a mag loading device. What kind do any of you recommend?

[saudadeii]

First to say Maglula!!!

http://www.maglula.com/product/uplula-9mm-to-45acp/

[saudadeii]

Yes, Shield mags are a bear to load. They'll soften up with use.

Have you tried to rack the slide yet?

[this_copy]

I have (2) Shield 9's. (12) Magazines total, both 7 and 8 rounders. I have found them all surprisingly easy to load. Maybe S&W has made a recent change in manufacturing? Every gun owner should have a Maglula. There is sliced bread, then there is the Maglula. The 2 greatest inventions ever.

Hopefully someone can help you out with some wisdom.

[vintagearms]

My Shield is a pain to load but mostly the last round. Its getting better with use.

[timbo399]

I have (2) Shield 9's. (12) Magazines total, both 7 and 8 rounders. I have found them all surprisingly easy to load. Maybe S&W has made a recent change in manufacturing? Every gun owner should have a Maglula. There is sliced bread, then there is the Maglula. The 2 greatest inventions ever.

Hopefully someone can help you out with some wisdom.

I ordered a bunch of 7 and 8 rd S&W mags for my 9mm Shield and while they all are a bit difficult to load, it's not too bad, my S&W M&P 9mm Full Size mags are actually a lot more difficult to load. By far they're the most difficult mags I own. Funny cause my S&W M&P 45 mags are the easiest to load.

[EspoMan]

My girlfriend can't load my Shield mag past the 3rd round, but I have never had an issue. They don't seem too bad to me.

[wopshooter]

Yes, Shield mags are a bear to load. They'll soften up with use.

Have you tried to rack the slide yet?

Thanks for the link. I have no problem with racking the slide, so far. Will see how it goes this Sunday when I take it out shooting.

[wopshooter]

just went to ammo bros and picked up a Uplula. Man this thing is awesome, and I did not know it will work with many different calibers and manufacturers. I know I will be buying another one after shooting on Sunday because I will probably give this one to my Dad. Thank you to everyone.

[micro911]

I haven't had any problem with my 2 factory magazines. Sometimes, the first round may be a little tricky, but no problem.

[benjamac]

my second round in my 7-rd mag got stuck all the time- I ended up getting the uplula and it has since worn in. It appeared to be a follower that was slightly too large until it polished up...

[Capybara]

I have a lot of other pistols and I have to say that the Shield mags are amongst the stiffest magazine springs I have ever felt, you aren't alone. Once you put a few dozen magazines of ammo through the gun, the slide on the pistol (which is also very stiff) will loosen up as will the mag springs. Mine are bearable now and I can load them without the Uplula, although I love the Uplula and would advocate one for every pistol owner.

[jjs1025]

wopshooter,

I just picked up my M&P Shield 40 and haven't had a single issue; however I used the Maglula from the start; just can't beat that reloader!
Have fun!

[whipkiller]

I ordered a bunch of 7 and 8 rd S&W mags for my 9mm Shield and while they all are a bit difficult to load, it's not too bad, my S&W M&P 9mm Full Size mags are actually a lot more difficult to load. By far they're the most difficult mags I own. Funny cause my S&W M&P 45 mags are the easiest to load.

Yep, my Shield is not too bad, but the springs in my M&P 9 FS mags are freaking ridiculous.

[Cokebottle]

Have you tried to rack the slide yet?

LOL!

S&W designed that gun to make us look like a monkey banging a football when doing the Safe Handling Demonstration.