Smith & Wesson 45 cal Shield

[8NTSLO]

Ive carried and shot a Glock 36 since it was available. Never bothered me. To each his own I guess...

[Tovarish]

I'd rather have it in 357 sig.

That makes one person.

[madoka]

I'd rather have it in 357 sig.

While they will never make a 357 Shield, S&W did make a M&P 357c. It's really rare though.

Size wise, it's very similar to the Shield:

[Tovarish]

Do you...own 17 M&P pistols?

[sarbiker]

While they will never make a 357 Shield, S&W did make a M&P 357c. It's really rare though.

Size wise, it's very similar to the Shield:

Nice Floor

[solipsism]

Looks like another gun to add to the list to buy.

[madoka]

Do you...own 17 M&P pistols?

No, that's an old pic. I own more now.

[erik_26]

Couple things....

I am very happy with my shield in 9, seriously considering getting a second one.

I would buy a shield in 45 if available and at MSRP, not Calguns PPT rates.

Finally, I don't understand all the complaints on .45 ACP recoil. It is pretty tame in my opinion. I have a .500 S&W that has some ***** behind it. Also have a 12 gauge pump with a pistol grip that will give you a wake up call. But .45 ACP.... no, even in a small gun is nothing for a grown man to complain about. If you can't handle it, go back to .22 LR or just stop shooting and get out of it.

[Mike35]

Just got mine and love it the recoil is not bad at all. $455 OTD

[ColdDeadHands1]

Just got mine and love it the recoil is not bad at all. $455 OTD

Mind sharing how you picked up this off roster gem?

[Sapperforward]

Mind sharing how you picked up this off roster gem?

Smart money is on him being a LEO or the purchase being a PPT.

[neomedic]

In my opinion....the glock 36 and XDS or Shield 45 can not be compared to each other.

[axel4488]

My wrist is sore from thinking about other things..
But shooting a 45 is not one of those things.

I spit out my beer thanks! I own a Shield in 9mm and after the changing out the annoying LCI on the top, it has become my new favorite shooter. Very accurate for a short barrel, and very good ergonomics for my short fingers. Never shot the .40, but I am sure it's alot more kick than my 9. I guess it's just preference and the ability to quickly reset that sight picture.

[TrailerparkTrash]

I'd rather have a compact single stacked Colt 1911.

[Brother_Hesekiel]

I have a 9mm Shield (would never even consider a .40), but prefer an Airweight or Scandium Snubby instead and are now just made a move on a Sig 238 in .380 (which is 9mm short). When it comes to concealed carry, I gladly trade smaller size, better concealability, and increased comfort over more firepower.