S&W Shield review

[harley66]

OK,,,, got my Non Ca complaint Shield (40 cal NO safety and of course NO Loaded round indicator AND it can fire without the Mag)

I am a 1911 fan and I also have a Glock 27 - I use both for CCW. I wanted to try the Shield because it is single stack and therefore must thinner - better CCW

But will it function as well as my old trusted 1996 Glock 27 - That gun will eat anything - including my hard lead re-loads - Yes, I have a second barrel for the hard Lead.

After taking the Shield apart for a good pre-shoot service and look over - Looks pretty close to a Glock inside. and LOVE that S&W finally made the shield without that dreaded thumb safety.

counted out 100 of my Hard Lead re-loads and headed to the range. cool and a little windy but only really interested to see how may FTF or FTE or what ever - did some internet reading and found several shooters that loved the shield and some that said - problems??

Glad MY shield did not read those posts, lol

100 rounds (100%) BANG - Not one problem or issue - It ate everyone and ejected everyone just fine.

Recoil - Non Issue

Noise - Non Issue

Brass throw - as expected - non issue.

So, I guess its a keeper.

I did the SSE on this gun to be able to buy a REAL gun and not some neutered CA version... Now, I am just poking fun here - CA Shields are just fine, I just prefer my striker system trigger to be like the Glock - no safety needed

[skilletboy]

Wondering if you felt a noticeable difference between the felt recoil of the .40 vs the 9mm?

I love the .40 S&W as a round, but went with the 9mm for my shield. Im regretting it. I got it bc its what my wife wanted to learn on.

Thinking about selling and going with a .40.

[echoThreeOneSix]

Wondering if you felt a noticeable difference between the felt recoil of the .40 vs the 9mm?

I was wondering the same exact thing

[static2126]

Wondering if you felt a noticeable difference between the felt recoil of the .40 vs the 9mm?

I love the .40 S&W as a round, but went with the 9mm for my shield. Im regretting it. I got it bc its what my wife wanted to learn on.

Thinking about selling and going with a .40.

Noticeable difference for me. .40 is much less pleasant to shoot. I shoot my 9mm one all the time

[harley66]

I have shot both and really no difference for me - both feel fine -

IF you want to get the SSE - better make it this week - even with that, Alquist my be done - SSE is DONE for CA on the 31st - meaning the 10 would be the 21st IF they will do it and they have it in stock...

I am also aware that the gun / Grip is thinner on the Shield compared to the Glock so the recoil is spread out more on the Glock - still after 100 rounds today in about 45 min, NO issue..


Now re-loading those damn mags on the Shiled in the cool air,, What a SOB - hard little buggers to load up - and I thought the Glock mag was tough, LOL

WA>WA>WA . LOL

[echoThreeOneSix]

Noticeable difference for me. .40 is much less pleasant to shoot. I shoot my 9mm one all the time

any accuracy difference or is it just less pleasant?

[harley66]

any accuracy difference or is it just less pleasant?

Accuracy is really up to the shooter - Hickock45 or me shooting, LOL

[Capybara]

You're lucky your IA will let you CCW with an SSE pistol. Mine won't.

[tonyxcom]

IF you want to get the SSE - better make it this week - even with that, Alquist my be done - SSE is DONE for CA on the 31st - meaning the 10 would be the 21st IF they will do it and they have it in stock...

There are plenty of shops doing SSE until 12/31. Trap and Elite for example.

DOJ has confirmed they can be picked up in January.

[nickel plate]

I own a FWVOTS9 (free world version of the Shield-9mm.) and got a chance to shoot my hunting bud's Cal model .40mm Shield.
There is a BIG difference in recoil/snap between the two.
Very glad that bought the 9mm.

[harley66]

Prices very from city to city

[echoThreeOneSix]

Accuracy is really up to the shooter - Hickock45 or me shooting, LOL

oh yeah, i understand that. i was just wondering about his personal experience.

[Nrai2020]

I have shot both and really no difference for me - both feel fine -

IF you want to get the SSE - better make it this week - even with that, Alquist my be done - SSE is DONE for CA on the 31st - meaning the 10 would be the 21st IF they will do it and they have it in stock...

I am also aware that the gun / Grip is thinner on the Shield compared to the Glock so the recoil is spread out more on the Glock - still after 100 rounds today in about 45 min, NO issue..


Now re-loading those damn mags on the Shiled in the cool air,, What a SOB - hard little buggers to load up - and I thought the Glock mag was tough, LOL

WA>WA>WA . LOL

No as long as you start your DROS before December 31 alquist will do it.. I just picked up my lc9s and will DROS my VP9 in 1.5 weeks.

[harley66]

No as long as you start your DROS before December 31 alquist will do it.. I just picked up my lc9s and will DROS my VP9 in 1.5 weeks.

good to know - when I bought mine, someone asked that question and the info I posted was told - however, lol - things change. Money to be made - all business - Alquist is the got to place but be prepared for a WAIT - Pull number, get a book and just rest, lol

[CMBrowning]

nice review. loving my shield here. I have it in 9. I have shot the 40 and there is a noticeable difference