Need opinion on Smith & Wesson Shield

[Running_Gunning]

I'm thinking about jailing a Smith & Wesson Shield, but I can't decide if a 9mm or 40 would be better. The main reason I was looking at the shield was for better concealment, I like my G19, but getting tired of my IWB holster as I wear 2 shirts so my holster doesn't rub against my side. Using my OWB holster is too bulky and seems to print more than I would like, so I think the Shield might be a Happy Medium. Any suggestions, would be greatly appreciated.

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[IrishJoe3]

I have a S&W Shield in 40. Love the Shield, good little gun. Its fairly snappy in 40 though.

[EspoMan]

Get it in 9mm. I love my Shield 9. Ammo is cheaper, less recoil.

[BoJackUSMC]

Shot shield 9 and 40 before... prefer the 9mm model than 40s&w.

[shakyshoot]

I shot the 9mm and the .40 and bought the 9. It's been my EDC for almost 2 years. I wouldn't say I'm recoil sensitive, I just found the 9mm a lot easier to shoot.

[JBoutfishn]

M&P Shield in 9mm is my carry gun. I use a White Hat inside the belt holster. The combo works very well. The Kydex part of the holster can be purchased separately if you occasionally want to carry a different weapon.

[Red-Osier]

I have the 40 bought it from my brother I love this gun. He went to the 9mm and he loves that gun. my suggestion would be to rent them at your local range and decide for your self

[faris1984]

I had the 9mm shield but I didn't like it , it's not accurate .

[Steve1968LS2]

I would rather have the extra round.. so I went with the 9mm and GOOD ammo..

[Griffdog]

I bought a 9mm and liked it enough to get a spare one. I pocket carry with the 8 round mag and use Hornady Critical Duty ammo. Almost everyone I know with a CCW have Shield 9s and one guy has a 40. Great little guns.

[ultracovert]

My wife caries a shield 40 and loves it. I have not tried it but I have heard you can convert a 40 to 9mm, but not a 9 to a 40.

[shakyshoot]

I had the 9mm shield but I didn't like it , it's not accurate .

Not accurate for you, maybe. I have put 10 shots on a 2" circle at 10 yards offhand. How much more accuracy do you need for a carry gun?

[Running_Gunning]

Thanks everyone for all the great input, I really appreciate your feedback. Before I forget the only little oxymoron is the new chamber indicater looks like it might get in the way of the sights,but haven't confirmed.

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[jemrey81]

One of my carry guns is the Shield 9mm... Great gun, no issues with the chamber indicator for me.

[benjamac]

Get it in 9mm. I love my Shield 9. Ammo is cheaper, less recoil.