M&P Shield Vs. LC9

[P5Ret]

Has anyone handled both? How does the grip on the M&P compare to the LC9? I have only been able to get my hands on the LC9, and it was a bit thin for my liking. Hoping someone has had the chance to handle both, and can shed some light on this for me.

[cpatbay]

M&P Shield is not available in CA yet. Heard first batch coming in Oct.

[RollingCode3]

Had the LC9 ans sold it after 50 rounds. picking up the Shield this Tuesday.

[P5Ret]

M&P Shield is not available in CA yet. Heard first batch coming in Oct.

I just figured/hoped someone may have made a trip into "Free America" and gotten to handle one.

[banacek]

Has anyone handled both? How does the grip on the M&P compare to the LC9? I have only been able to get my hands on the LC9, and it was a bit thin for my liking. Hoping someone has had the chance to handle both, and can shed some light on this for me.

I have handled both in the LGS, shot neither. But I do own the LCP380, and I consider it very similar to the LC9, just a smaller version. For me, the grip and overall feel of the Shield is much better, and plan on picking one up later this year for my wife. As stated before, they are anticipated to be in your local CA gun shops later this year.

[cnj]

The M&P Shield is already on the CA. Approved list. Here is the actual entry as it reads:
"M&P9 Shield (Blk) SKU 187021 / Stainless Steel; Polymer"
It was added 7/2/2012. Only trouble is finding one.

[safewaysecurity]

How did it get added to the list? Don't the new guns need a loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect?

[InGrAM]

How did it get added to the list? Don't the new guns need a loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect?

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_780153_-1_757781_757781_image

Bottom of the page. It has a ugly *** LCI and magazine disconnect.

[safewaysecurity]

Yeah nvm. I just checks... I hate this state. Maybe we can SSE the actual shield. I personally feel that LCIs make guns less reliable. California neutered guns don't seem reliable to me because they were not designed to be and work that way from the ground up.

[perpetual otter]

A few guys have already SSE'd the shield and it also seems like some (at least one guy) were lucky enough to DROS a regular non-CA version (good for him). I also believe there have been a couple guys on here that have also found CA versions in very short supply. My search continues...

[skosh69]

M&P Shield is not available in CA yet. Heard first batch coming in Oct.

Really? Then I wonder what it was that I DROS'd on 7/28/12??? Could it be the gun in the pic below???



Yep, that'd be my hand holding what appears to be a Shield...



I handled an LC9 once, didn't like it, especially how the bottom rear of slide had sharp edges that if you had a high grip, would seem to dig into the web of your hand.

I vote Shield, it's comfortable and shoots like a dream!

O/P, if you want to shoot my Shield, lemme know and we can arrange a meet up!

[DRAB_81]

Really? Then I wonder what it was I bought about a month ago???



Yep, that'd be my hand holding what appears to be a Shield...



I handled an LC9 once, didn't like it, especially how the bottom rear of slide had sharp edges that if you had a high grip, would seem to dig into the web of your hand.

I vote Shield, it's comfortable and shoots like a dream!

What he said ^^^...

I picked mine up last week. After handling both, the Shield wins this one hands down. It's not really even fair to compare them.

[Mike-4]

I'm really enjoy my Shield (9mm). I don't have anything negative to say about it. Probably the best CCW gun I've purchased. S&W did a great job on this.

[P5Ret]

Thanks you, those are the response I was hoping to hear, but it brings up yet another question did you special order and SSE them or did you find them somewhere? Been to a handful of stores and no one seemed to have any info, or at least useful info. I still may have to talk my wife into a Reno day trip see if I can check one out though.

[skosh69]

I was lucky enough to walk into Canyon Sports in Martinez and they had one on the shelf. Give them a call 925-229-4867.