Wow. I've got about six 13 rounders that I might need to call them about.They have. I could only get 12 rounds into one of my magazines and they sent a new spring and follower, correcting the issue.
Wow. I've got about six 13 rounders that I might need to call them about.They have. I could only get 12 rounds into one of my magazines and they sent a new spring and follower, correcting the issue.
Wow. I've got about six 13 rounders that I might need to call them about.
Honestly, I'm happy with 10 rounds for concealed carry. I feel that's enough in most circumstances. I wish mine was a PC though!Same boat as you OP, I've carried the Shield 1.0 for almost 8 years, flawless. I thought it might be getting a little too much holster wear and
internal spring wear after 8 years of daily and practice so I recently bought a Shield Plus PC and will be adding it to my CCW upon renewal at the end of the year.
So far:
1. Trigger on the Plus PC is leagues better than my stock 1.0 trigger
2. Fiber Optic sights are easier to see
3. It's ported! I like that for quick strings and follow up shots, it makes a nice little improvement
4. I like the new grip texture, it's kind of sand-papery. I have the Talon Grip Wrap on my 1.0 that works but I like this new texture better, it's super grippy without eating your skin.
Since I live behind enemy lines I can only use the 10 rounders so no experience with the 13 rounder, my previous owner blocked it to 10 rounds because we have to.
I am a Smith fan, I have lots of them, semi-auto pistols, revolvers, and a shotgun although I don't have a Smith rifle yet. I also really dig my new M&P 12 bullpup shotgun, great partner to the Shield for HD.
By the way, my parents are behind enemy lines and after the summer of mostly peaceful protest in 2020, my mom finally said my dad could get a firearm. He's been renting guns at ranges for a while.Same boat as you OP, I've carried the Shield 1.0 for almost 8 years, flawless. I thought it might be getting a little too much holster wear and
internal spring wear after 8 years of daily and practice so I recently bought a Shield Plus PC and will be adding it to my CCW upon renewal at the end of the year.
So far:
1. Trigger on the Plus PC is leagues better than my stock 1.0 trigger
2. Fiber Optic sights are easier to see
3. It's ported! I like that for quick strings and follow up shots, it makes a nice little improvement
4. I like the new grip texture, it's kind of sand-papery. I have the Talon Grip Wrap on my 1.0 that works but I like this new texture better, it's super grippy without eating your skin.
Since I live behind enemy lines I can only use the 10 rounders so no experience with the 13 rounder, my previous owner blocked it to 10 rounds because we have to.
I am a Smith fan, I have lots of them, semi-auto pistols, revolvers, and a shotgun although I don't have a Smith rifle yet. I also really dig my new M&P 12 bullpup shotgun, great partner to the Shield for HD.
I (obviously) don’t know how old your dad is, but if racking the slide is an issue, consider the E-Z. The Shield is a good choice, though.By the way, my parents are behind enemy lines and after the summer of mostly peaceful protest in 2020, my mom finally said my dad could get a firearm. He's been renting guns at ranges for a while.
I'd like to give him my Shield 1.0 because he doesn't have a firearm and it's on the CA list of approved handguns.
I (obviously) don’t know how old your dad is, but if racking the slide is an issue, consider the E-Z. The Shield is a good choice, though.
How did it do over 1000 rounds?I have just passed the 1000 rounds through my Plus Performance Center 3.1" Mostly Norma 115 & 124 gr. FMJ, but some Blazer 115 and Underwood Extreme Defender 90 gr both standard and +P. My choice for upcoming NJ qualifying.
He’s still strong enough to rack. But they aren’t getting youngerI (obviously) don’t know how old your dad is, but if racking the slide is an issue, consider the E-Z. The Shield is a good choice, though.
Free advice being worth what you've paid for it . . . be sure to go shoot with him while you can.He’s still strong enough to rack. But they aren’t getting younger
Good point, my dad has heart problems. My mom is like the iron lady. Looks 15 years younger than she is, etc. But it's he I have to worry about. I just bought San Francisco Giants tickets soon for he, my son, and I. #BaseballBehindEnemyLinesFree advice being worth what you've paid for it . . . be sure to go shoot with him while you can.
Well, that's good. At least somebody does!....By the way, they are attorneys like you.
The 1.0 is great, and a reliable workhorse. Basically, if you want increased capacity and a better trigger, it can be worth upgrading. But, the original shields are good guns too. I’m keeping mine for that reason, unless a family member takes it.OP, my question to you is this. Is there enough of a difference to upgrade to a plus from an original 1.0 ?
I own a 1.0 as well and have 4-5 thousand rounds through it. I've thought about upgrading, but the original just keeps working. I have a hard time fixing what isn't broken. Since you had an original maybe you could share a little more insight ?
-Jeff
I'm not the OP, but I agree with @Autodidactic on this. My 1.0 was a workhorse, and 100% reliable. (And when I say 100%, that's precisely what I mean: 100%.) Granted, it was only about 750-800 rounds, but the darned thing never missed a beat. I wanted the extra capacity, didn't care about the better trigger (but I realize now that it's a real bonus). Moving from 7 to 13 round mags without having to buy any new holsters was a big upgrade, IMHO. That said, if you like your Shield, you can keep your Shield.OP, my question to you is this. Is there enough of a difference to upgrade to a plus from an original 1.0 ?
I own a 1.0 as well and have 4-5 thousand rounds through it. I've thought about upgrading, but the original just keeps working. I have a hard time fixing what isn't broken. Since you had an original maybe you could share a little more insight ?
-Jeff
The 1.0 is great, and a reliable workhorse. Basically, if you want increased capacity and a better trigger, it can be worth upgrading. But, the original shields are good guns too. I’m keeping mine for that reason, unless a family member takes it.
Having the holster compatibility is nice. By the way, I just bought my third Desantis Nemesis holster for my Shield. Three different guns.I'm not the OP, but I agree with @Autodidactic on this. My 1.0 was a workhorse, and 100% reliable. (And when I say 100%, that's precisely what I mean: 100%.) Granted, it was only about 750-800 rounds, but the darned thing never missed a beat. I wanted the extra capacity, didn't care about the better trigger (but I realize now that it's a real bonus). Moving from 7 to 13 round mags without having to buy any new holsters was a big upgrade, IMHO. That said, if you like your Shield, you can keep your Shield.
Very nice selection! I like those older metal S&W semi autos. Regarding the 2.0, the .45 acps are calling my name..I got a chance to take my new Shield 2.0 and my old 469 to the range today and also have been carrying the new Shield long enough to at least get some initial impressions.
First a image showing the relative size of the two.
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For this image I first aligned the top of each slide and the front strap of the grips. There is of course a really big difference in the grip width of the two, the 469 a double stack based on the S&W 59 while the shield is a single stack. As you can see the slide is slightly shorter on the Shield and also the barrel is only 3.1" vs the 3.5" barrel of the 469. Surprisingly though the grip are almost identical in length and as you can see the trigger location nearly identical.
Both fit nicely is an IWB holster from Lou Alessi that he made for my Sig P225 and also in a Mr. Softy from High Noon Holsters. The 469 prints just very slightly more than the Shield with the 7 round magazine but about the same as the Shield with the 8 round mag. Both also have a manual thumb safety, slide mounted on the 469 and frame mounted on the Shield.
There the similarities end.
The 469 is a conventional alloy frame DA/SA and with 15 round magazines from my 5906s. The Shield has 7 and 8 round magazines so the same capacity if carried with an heir and a spare. The Shield is a striker fired SA while the 469 is hammer fired. I like the trigger (both DA and SA) on the 469 more than the trigger on the Shield but not by much.
I found very little if any difference in accuracy or reliability (still early though on the Shield) but the Shield is noticeably more comfortable to wear over an extended period simply because it's lighter and holds less ammo.
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The 9mm Parabellum Sig P290RS is similar in size to the Shield if slightly wider and slightly shorter in grip height and is a conventional DAO but compared to either of the Smiths a Royal Pain to field strip.
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By the way, my parents are behind enemy lines and after the summer of mostly peaceful protest in 2020, my mom finally said my dad could get a firearm. He's been renting guns at ranges for a while.
I'd like to give him my Shield 1.0 because he doesn't have a firearm and it's on the CA list of approved handguns.