critter
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I FINALLY got to handle a S&W Shield this am at my LGS. This one was in .40 caliber.
I like the little sucker. Not in the market for one as I just bought a XDs in .45. Had I not, I would give it CLOSE consideration.
I liked everything about it EXCEPT the thumb safety is SMALL. I'm afraid it could easily be missed in a 'hurry up' situation. I GUESS you would be ok to carry it in a holster that covered the entire trigger and leave the safety off.
Although the .40 might be peppy in it, I'd have to assume it would be ok as the XDs in .45 is quite ok-much to my surprise.
I certainly couldn't fault anyone who decides on the Shield for their use.
I like the little sucker. Not in the market for one as I just bought a XDs in .45. Had I not, I would give it CLOSE consideration.
I liked everything about it EXCEPT the thumb safety is SMALL. I'm afraid it could easily be missed in a 'hurry up' situation. I GUESS you would be ok to carry it in a holster that covered the entire trigger and leave the safety off.
Although the .40 might be peppy in it, I'd have to assume it would be ok as the XDs in .45 is quite ok-much to my surprise.
I certainly couldn't fault anyone who decides on the Shield for their use.