Range Report - New M&P Shield
OK, was able to get to the range this evening with the new shield. Had 150 rounds on hand, 100 target, 50 JHP. It ate them all without a hitch. The first couple times, getting the 7th round into the short mag was an adventure - took a good amount of effort. By the end of the session, it was easier, but still took some effort. Also, when fully loaded the short mag takes a fairly hefty smack to get it fully seated. The extended mag was both easier to load and easier to seat.
I fired it at 5 yards, 7 yards, and for the hell of it, 25 yards. Accuracy was impressive. It shot to point of aim and stayed in the center of the target nicely. At 25 yards, I was at least able to keep all of the rounds in the circle of the target, and I wasn't taking particular care. At 5 yards, I put 9 rounds into a big hole:
Felt recoil was surprisingly light, and fast follow-up shots were easily managed.
After the range, it disappears under a t-shirt in a cheap nylon holster - there will be a quality holster for it coming soon, though. It also fits really nicely in the back pocket of my jeans in a pocket holster.
I do believe that I am in love with this one.
OK, was able to get to the range this evening with the new shield. Had 150 rounds on hand, 100 target, 50 JHP. It ate them all without a hitch. The first couple times, getting the 7th round into the short mag was an adventure - took a good amount of effort. By the end of the session, it was easier, but still took some effort. Also, when fully loaded the short mag takes a fairly hefty smack to get it fully seated. The extended mag was both easier to load and easier to seat.
I fired it at 5 yards, 7 yards, and for the hell of it, 25 yards. Accuracy was impressive. It shot to point of aim and stayed in the center of the target nicely. At 25 yards, I was at least able to keep all of the rounds in the circle of the target, and I wasn't taking particular care. At 5 yards, I put 9 rounds into a big hole:
Felt recoil was surprisingly light, and fast follow-up shots were easily managed.
After the range, it disappears under a t-shirt in a cheap nylon holster - there will be a quality holster for it coming soon, though. It also fits really nicely in the back pocket of my jeans in a pocket holster.
I do believe that I am in love with this one.
Last edited:
