guyfromohio
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Consider the PPS as well.
Also, the safety on the Shield (if you want the safety model) is - in my opinion - unusable.
There must be something wrong with your 1911 if it's trigger feels like that of a striker-fired.I own the Shield....tomorrow I'm buying the LC9s.
The trigger is as sweet as my 1911.
I own the Shield....tomorrow I'm buying the LC9s.
The trigger is as sweet as my 1911.
Subjective.Out of the 2 you mentioned the Shield is the better pistol on too many levels to start listing. Just shoot both the answer will be self evident.
Have you tried to use the thumb safety on Shield ? It can't be reached while holding the gun in a ready to shoot / aimed position ! It can only be reached either when the gun is still in the holster, or by using the second hand to switch it off, or by rotating the gun so the trigger in away from the index finger and the barrel is facing down. It is absolutely the worst safety concept I've seen in my life. For me, looking for a carry gun with safety, this completely ruled out M&P Shield even though I liked the feel of the gun.Introducing the no thumb safety option on the Shield was a very smart move for S&W. If I didn't already own and love my XDs, I would be purchasing one for sure.
How big or small are your hands? I use the Shield's safety and like it, specifically because I can easily switch it off while holding it in the firing position.Have you tried to use the thumb safety on Shield ? It can't be reached while holding the gun in a ready to shoot / aimed position ! It can only be reached either when the gun is still in the holster, or by using the second hand to switch it off, or by rotating the gun so the trigger in away from the index finger and the barrel is facing down. It is absolutely the worst safety concept I've seen in my life. For me, looking for a carry gun with safety, this completely ruled out M&P Shield even though I liked the feel of the gun.
I did not realize that safety variant preceded the no-safety; looks like a total afterthought to me.
I use the Shield's safety and like it, specifically because I can easily switch it off while holding it in the firing position.
Unless of course you forget to turn the safety off, or it inadvertently gets engaged. That scenario could turn out to be disastrous in the unfortunate event that you may need your gun for self defense.I only use my Shield's safety when putting it in my leather IWB holster. I swipe it off when it is in place. It's why I LIKE the Shield. Sure, the likelihood of a AD is low, but I'll take the added safety [pun intended].
I believe a carry gun should be able to fire without a magazine inserted.
Unless of course you forget to turn the safety off, or it inadvertently gets engaged. That scenario could turn out to be disastrous in the unfortunate event that you may need your gun for self defense.
If your gun has a thumb safety, use it and train train train with it. Otherwise carry a gun that does not have one.
As Captains1911 said, if your gun has a safety, include it in your training drills. Never pretend it's not there.