Shield or PPS?

[Styx]

I maybe wrong, but according to the specs, they're the same width.

 

[Storm]

I've only held a Shield. I was tempted and still am. My experience is with the M&P 9 Compact. I have a lot of experience with my PPS 9. As has been said, it shoots like a larger gun. If you only dry fire one know that the trigger smooths out significantly with use. I do not see the backstrap system as a deal breaker. To me it is a non-issue. Pick the backstrap that fits your hand the best and leave it on and leave it alone and it will be fine. I find the whole system unnecessary, probably a case of the lawyer's pen being sharper than the accountant's. If it worries you just use a rubber grip wrap.

The PPS is truly a great gun. But, as others have said, you can't go wrong either way.

 

[rim]

Shield ...I have the shield 9mm, zero FTF or FTE issues..

 

[M1key]

SW has no cocked indicator. The main reason I don't own any Smiths...

M

 

[INMY01TA]

Shield. I have an M&P9, an M&P9c, and the Shield would round out the trifecta. Walthers do nothing for me persoanally.

 

[Hokkmike]

Had a PPS in .40... A little too much to handle to be fun. I imagine the 9 would be better.

There is nothing else I could say that would be bad about it.

 

[group17]

Own a PPS that has worked just fine for years. I bought it slightly used for $400
with 3 mags. I consider it a bargain and would recommend it highly.

Have only held the shield but it appears to have good ergo's as well.
The back strap concern on the PPS is a non issue IMO.

 

[DT Guy]

SW has no cocked indicator. The main reason I don't own any Smiths...

It's a striker-fired gun-if the slide is closed, and you haven't shot it yet, it's cocked.


Larry

 

[SeanSw]

Shield. My pps was no good. Dysfunctional out of the box, terrible trigger, and the sights were off (windage) by 3" at 5 yards. The only thing I liked about it was the mag release.

 

[Gordon]

My California compliant Shield has a huge pop up day glow orange "loaded" flag that almost enters the sight plane

 

[M1key]

It's a striker-fired gun-if the slide is closed, and you haven't shot it yet, it's cocked.


Larry

Not necessarily.

And how do you tell it's loaded in the dark?

 

[Fatdaddy]

Not necessarily.

And how do you tell it's loaded in the dark?

The distinct "Bang" when you pull the trigger....JK

 

[JERRY]

I looked at both at the same time. I went with the PPS even though it costs more. had s&w made the shield without the thumb safety at the time I was shopping I would have bought it because it was cheaper, not better.

 

[camsdaddy]

I see both of the guns mentioned as accurate. I am wondering how accuracy compares. I am sure both are "more accurate than most shooters". I am sure both are "more than accurate for defensive purposes". I'm curious are they 6" plate at 25 yards with ease or minute of man at 25.

 

[DT Guy]

My PPS will shoot into a couple inches at 50'; the Shield is tougher, mainly because of the trigger, IMHO.


Larry