New S&W Shield Models
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Veddy interrestink....
huntsman
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Just in time for 10 round limit
TomJ
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OP, do you have a link to the S&W sight with this info? I can't find it. The only thing I can find is a link to a spec sheet, but it's requesting a password as it appears to be for dealers only.
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I'm afraid I don't have a link for S&W, I saw this posted on the Indiana Gun Owners forum.
I understand this is a leak of a 'surprise' announcement due out today from Smith.
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TomJ
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Thanks. That explains why it's not on their website yet.
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I guess Ruger got their surprise out first today.
Good news all around with all the competition
TomJ
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They're on Gunbroker. I won't get into a bidding war for one, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to wind up with one soon.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/895230466
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/895230466
A 10+1 capacity Shield with a 13+1 extended magazine? It looks like S&W has decided to take on the P365 and the Hellcat. For me, I think this is called "Shut Up and Take My Money."
https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/mp-shield-plus
https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/mp-shield-plus
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Is this the 1st that they've switched from hinged trigger to a dingle trigger?
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I believe so
huntsman
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They change trigger configuration and pull, why go from 5lb 2.0 to 10lb ? Must be for AIWB.
Glad I went ahead and purchased the M&P9SC instead of waiting on the reveal.
Glad I went ahead and purchased the M&P9SC instead of waiting on the reveal.
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It was listed on that prerelease chart in OP
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This is a welcome change, at least for me. I never warmed up to the hinge trigger on my old shield back in the day. Smart move on S&W in my opinion.
I have to admit that a 10-lb trigger is probably a deal-breaker for me.
TomJ
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I'm ordering one and am debating whether to get one with the thumb safety. It looks like the thumb safety on these is pretty small, which may make it more difficult to use. Can anyone confirm that?
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It states it's a 10lb trigger pull for the ones with 10 round magazines. I'm assuming that's in order to be complaint in certain states.
TomJ
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I couldn't help myself, and one with no safety's been ordered. I hope to have it by the weekend.
I've been very happy with my old original Shield. This Shield Plus is the first handgun in this size that's come along since that I may actually buy as a replacement. A few more rounds, a flat trigger, the 2.0 grip texture and M&P reliability which I personally regard as equal to Glock at the top of the heap. Plus I can get one without a manual safety which wasn't an option when I got my Shield. I like the safety on the Shield as far as they go, it's not obtrusive but still easy to operate and very tactile. But I've gotten to where I prefer no manual safety.
BTW, the 10 lb trigger is just in certain restricted states.
BTW, the 10 lb trigger is just in certain restricted states.
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CA doest require it... I think maybe MA/NYC.....
I have an original Shield with probably 4000 rounds through it. I'd like to try one of these. I might also be interested in the optics ready model.
At the MSRP of the optic ready model the new Ruger looks to be the better buy. Time will tell. I really like my Shield and at the time bought it over the LC9.
-Jeff
At the MSRP of the optic ready model the new Ruger looks to be the better buy. Time will tell. I really like my Shield and at the time bought it over the LC9.
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