WAS going to get a Shield until I held on and operated it.

[ForumSurfer]

In other words, while looking down the sights, the front sight would slighly jerk to the right when the trigger was pulled.

Time spent practicing will fix that.

G26 is a chubby little monkey, but I've got meathooks, so it's all good.

I agree. When carrying a g26 in any position but appendix carry, the 19 is just as comfortable and gives me a better grip.

Given any consideration to the Ruger LC9? I don't have any firsthand experience with them, but was always interested to shoot one if I come across an opportunity to. Also didn't see anyone mention it, so thought I would. Good luck finding the best gun for you.

I've shot one and I like it, contemplating buying one. But if he doesn't like the long trigger pull of the kahr or other DAO's, I doubt he'll like the LC9.

 

[RBid]

Re: LC9

Those are tanks. Very reliable. Eat everything. Solid. Surprisingly light felt recoil.

The trigger is smooth, but very long. Excessively, IMO. It breaks too far back. I had a rough time being consistent with it. I can't imagine trying to be accurate while shooting it on the move, one-handed, and under stress.

Your experience with the trigger may differ. Your experience with reliability probably won't.

 

[Orion8472]

RBid, thank you for your input on the SR9c. That is helpful.

Bobson, the LC9 has the trigger system that I do not like. The long DAO. Thanks for your reply, though.

 

[Water-Man]

Orion,

Have you considered carrying a knife?

 

[Mikey Idaho]

Apex Tactical just came out with their carry trigger kit for the Shield, might help with your trigger issue. Personally I love the feel of Apex triggers. With so many requirements on your list you might wanna design your own carry pistol? Lol

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[Orion8472]

I suppose I could have my gunsmith put an Apex in a Shield, then get a handall. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Captain33036]

FWIW....I got a Shield a short time ago and am very happy with it.

I too, felt the grip was just a tad thin and the trigger a bit too heavy. However, I did some research before buying and knew I could add a Hogue Handall and get an Apex sear.

I put the Hogue handall slip on grip on and installed the Apex sear and found it to be a perfect side arm, for my purposes (backup and CC). I am very happy with it. The grip feels just right and the trigger is also just right. My accuracy with it improved.





I have had friends try it and all really liked it.

Hope this helps

Best

J

 

[verdun59]

Here's another vote for the SR9c. Great gun, nice feel, and low recoil. The LC9 is also very nice if you go into it knowing that you are going to have to modify the trigger( Galloway Precision). Very thin, surprisingly low recoil for it's size. Good luck.

 

[Orion8472]

Captain, thank you for the information and image. Very helpful! I may go that very route and call it done.

 

[19-3Ben]

The S&W 3913 looks nice, however I'm more interested in something with a lower bore axis for recoil management.

Before you discount it, give it a shot. There is a LOT more to "recoil management" than bore axis.

 

[Orion8472]

The point is well taken.

 

[GLOOB]

I love the Glock trigger, but even I concede that the PPS trigger is a little better. I've only rented one at the range the one time, and I still shot it just as good or a little better than my own G26/7. If that little bit of size mattered to me so much vs capacity and cost (of magazines, alone. Kinda hard to get a lot of practice with ony 2 6-7 shots mags.), it would be on my short list.

 

[Certaindeaf]

It's always advisable to "hold and operate" a handgun before buying it. Never know though.

 

[LightningMan]

While I didn't have the same experence as the original poster with the M&P Shield, I came away with the same result. I got to shoot a .40 M&P Shield, which is what I had thoughts about buying, but after shooting and handling it, I changed my mind. If I had not already owned a .40 M&P compact, I might have bought one, but I felt that I didn't really gain much by going to a Shield over my Compact. Size wise, there is not much difference, only real difference is in the width or thinness, which for me does not make much difference for carrying in a Galco King Tuc holster. If the Shield was more on par size wise with a Kahr PM9/CM9, I would jump on one in a heart beat. FWIW, I do like the Shield, just don't really need one. LM

 

[PabloJ]

I do not [nor have ever] liked the feel of the Glock 26.

While some guns like 1911, BHP, Luger feel better in hand the Glock seems to feel about same as equivalent size XD, M&P or Walther 99. These are just tools to me like hammer or axe.

 

[jfrey]

What Mikey said! Get a Shield and install the hard sear and striker block. It transforms into a totally different feeling gun. I installed both myself and it wasn't too hard at all. Got a smooth 4# trigger without the gritty feel. It definately deserves a second look before you mark it off your list.

 

[justice06rr]

I'm a bit confused as to what's wrong with a thin pistol?

Although I've never personally held the Shield, it is just that, a thin pocketable single-stack pistol. If its too thin for your tastes, then go for a double stack compact like the M&P9/40c, SR9/40c, etc. You can always make a thin grip thicker via a Hogue grip or any aftermarket grip, but you can never make a thick grip thinner.

In the past I've carried a PF9, 709Slim, and 740Slim so I know what its like to carry and shoot a thin small gun. I've shot an LC9 too and that wasn't too bad. Another suggestion would be the Glock36.

Triggers are just a preference. I don't have a problem with M&P, Glock, or SR triggers. Maybe the Shield you were checking out was a display model that has been messed around with by too many other people. Maybe try a different one from the back that has not been played with and see if its the same.

 

[Jed Carter]

I like my S&W Shield, had mine since April, works perfectly, shoots great for a pistol it's size. I prefer something larger, like a SIG RCS 1911 or my Glock G19 as a carry weapon, but in the summer sometimes even they are too large. The other alternative is something like a P3AT Keltec, or SIG P238, what I carry when I cannot holster carry a real pistol. My advice is get the Shield, if you do not shoot it well you can always sell it for what you paid for it, maybe even more. At least that may be an option for the next few months, until production catches up with demand. Too bad you did not buy it when you had it in your hands, I would think it has been sold by now. I like my Shield, but would rather carry a 1911-A1, just don't have that option, not often in the Summer. The Shield is very concealable and very shootable, not often are pistols this size very shootable, or reliable, my Shield is both.

 

[JDGray]

Get the Shield, and send it here for a trigger job. Never heard a bad thing about his work!
http://www.ateiguns.com/

 

[Orion8472]

The one I held belonged to another person.

I'm going to look into getting one and do it up with Hogue and Apex. Thanks guys for the input.

 

[nickn10]

I don't get it

I picked up a new Shield 40 today, took it out and shot 35 rounds of 5 different loads. From 10 yds all were within a 3" group. I was NOT shooting for accuracy but was testing it's function. Never missed a beat. The trigger was fine, actually very fine, it broke clean with no need to concentrate on trigger pull ( unlike the LC9 which I sold because the trigger pull was so long and unpredictable as to let off) I have Glocks, Sigs, XDs,Rugers and S&W revolvers. Every one has a different trigger feel, but all are manageable, the Shield was a pleasant surprise with the trigger and accuracy. Actually it was fun to shoot. Practice might not make us perfect but it does make us familiar with our handguns.

 

[monet61]

Another vote for the Springfield XD9. Good gun.

 

[GunnerShotz]

the Shield was a pleasant surprise with the trigger and accuracy. Actually it was fun to shoot. Practice might not make us perfect but it does make us familiar with our handguns.

Ditto

...and I'm only getting more accurate (and having more fun) with every trip to the range! Mine is stock so far, and the only thing I'm planning for it anywhere in the near future is maybe mounting some night sights.

 

[kris7047th]

JDGray .. I have the Shield 9 which got the first trigger job by ATEi Doug Holloway. It sports a 4 lb trigger, less creep and over travel and a definite audible and felt reset. It's back at Doug's shop last week getting full serrations and I am waiting to hear back to pick it up after finishing with the melonite. Doug's work is awesome. However, the stock trigger on mine was not bad or heavy at all. Below is a group of slides right after cutting the serrations, Mine is I think is on the left.

 

[jfrey]

Mind if I ask why you are having it serrated?