Compare Ruger SR40c to M&P Shield .40

[Mauser69]

I have a new Ruger SR40c that I am just getting used to (fired about 500 rds so far). Although this gun is very nice to shoot, there are some features about it that do not particularly please me. I also have a Taurus 740 Slim which is very small and light but has a terrible long and creepy trigger - otherwise it is quite accurate and I enjoy shooting it very much. So I am still looking for a reasonably priced CCW that is as easy to carry as the 740 but shoots as nice as the SR40c without irritating design flaws like a worthless slide release button and hard to use safety.

I have read a lot about the M&P Shield and I am interested in opinions you may have on how it compares to the SR40c --- perceived weight, size, trigger operation, recoil, warranty, etc. I especially would like to hear about any "known problems" that tend to show up in any significant number of guns. For example, the Ruger SR9c/SR40c seem to have a fair number of feed problems related to the extractor, and light strikes are also commonly reported. Before buying a new Shield in .40 S&W, what items should I pay particular attention to?

Thanx!

 

[JTQ]

...the SR40c without irritating design flaws like a ...hard to use safety.

Does anybody use that safety?

 

[JTQ]

The M&P40c, rather than the Shield, is the Ruger SR40c equivalent if you are looking for something similar in size without the Ruger features you don't like.

M&P40c http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57955_757781_757781_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

[Mauser69]

Prefer Smaller

I have not ruled out the M&P .40 compact, but I am more interested in something a little smaller. Like I said in my first post, I like a lot about the Taurus 740 Slim that I already have, just hate the poor trigger.

And before anybody brings it up, please let's not have this degenerate into Taurus hate - I do not have much good to say about either their quality or CS, but my questions here are about the M&P Shield. I mention the 740 only for size comparison.

I bought the SR40c because I like the company and liked what I read about the gun. Unfortunately, I am disappointed with a number of things about it. That is why I seek more info on the M&P.