M&P Shield no thumb safety .....
I've owned a NIB Smith & Wesson Shield
no thumb safety 9x19mm since 12/2014. I've no major problems or complaints with it. The M&P Shield 9mm has fed & cycled factory rounds with 0 issues.
I'm left handed and plan to trade the Shield
no thumb safety pistol in for a new Glock 43 9mm later this year.
The Shield mag release can't switch,
. It also has a annoying point where the loaded magazine can't be properly seated. You
must have both sides of the M&P Shield clear for the pistol magazine to fit without any bulge or sticking,
.
It's a minor issue but for a deep concealment/carry gun, I don't want to be picky or screw around with defense mag changes,
.
The Shield has a stainless upper and a
lifetime factory service plan.
I've heard S&W finally started to install improved triggers on all the M&P pistols. This might help with the Shield too. Note: some Shields are designed with different parts/engineering for CA & MA customers.
Check the gun's box or SKU # to make sure you buy a regular M&P Shield.
A big + for Shields is they are very popular with US cops & gun owners so there are holsters, gear, add ons.
If the Glock 43 9x19mm wasn't released I'd keep my Shield 9mm but I have no need for 2 carry/CCW sub compact 9mm pistols.