Calling all S&W Shield fans: 300 flawless rounds through my Shield Plus

Ah, auction. Outside of auction, i've never seen one new below about $425. In most LGS they are going for $500.

 

Yeah, I didn't make that clear. That isn't a one-off, though. If I didn't win that auction there were 1 or 2 more from the same seller ending soon. Looking through completed auctions I found one that went for $340 and another one under $360.

 

I'm the same way, I have two Shields and a G17. I am not anti-Glock at all, I like my G17 but the trigger feels like a knife through sponge cake. To me, stock Glock triggers
are just a spongy mess. And as far as size, I find carrying the Shields to be more comfortable than any Glock, the Glocks are so thick in comparison. I'm sure I could make do with a subcompact Glock but the Shields work fine for me so I'm happy,

 

Sounds like a score!

 

I can't remember what I paid, I think it was $569. I know it wasn't 600. But it was a promo deal with a nice bag, 4ea 13 round mags, optics ready and night sights.

 

My 3.1" Shield Plus PC and 4" Shield Plus PC have become my two fulltime carry guns.

I find the trigger on these two Performance Center Shield Plus models to be the best factory striker fired trigger I have ever felt. On the S&W website, they claim the Perf Center models have a tuned trigger. So, I am not sure how much different they are to the standard Shield Plus model. Plus, I Love the triggers on the two I have.

I can shoot my 3.1" model as well as my Glock 19 and HK P2000. And, I can shoot my 4" model as well as I can my Beretta M9A3. I REALLY am impressed with the accuracy and feel of the 4" model.

 

Considering the standard Shield Plus trigger is quite good, I can imagine the PF version is amazing.

I fired today 50 more rounds, making I think 430 rounds out of my Shield Plus.

Zero failures or issues so far. I think it's passed the break in/new gun tests. Today I finally did some holstered draw and fire drills.

 

I found out today that in North Carolina, my Son just needs to get a purchase permit, and give it to me and he can accept the gen 1 Shield.
Then I have to keep the purchase permit for the rest of my life.

 

Congrats, and glad you're having a good time with it!

It should NOT be surprising when a new pistol runs without a hickup. There's plenty of good advice on cleaning, and otherwise readying a pistol for that initial use period of time.

Interestingly enough, the tendency of new or long time owners seems to be posting if they experience a hickup (or want help) and NEVER posting otherwise.

This thread brought many out of the woodwork, yeah!

 

I agree that we should be able to expect a reliable, modern handgun. But as we all have experienced, that's not always the case. Some makes and models appear to be more consistently reliable out of the box. S&W Shields are one line that is. But, I also like my shields too

 

Yeah, they are good guns. At this point, both of us have fired a bunch of shields, enough to know they usually work well. I still think it's a good idea to put a few hundred rounds through a new gun to make sure it's not an outlier, but it sounds like you did that.

I brought my Shield+ with me to Philadelphia this summer for a trip.