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11-21-2016, 03:07 PM
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Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 40SW
I have a Steyr M40 40SW pistol but I'm considering a smaller gun for personal carry. The Steyr is just too big for me to haul around comfortably.
A friend has suggested a M&P Shield in 40SW and from a bit of Googling it seems to be a popular piece at a reasonable price. Anybody have one?
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11-21-2016, 03:12 PM
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when I lived in Philly, this was my carry firearm. 14 shot 9 mm. Shoots nice
https://bersa.eagleimportsinc.com/be...ompact-9mm-925
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11-21-2016, 03:23 PM
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I am looking for a 9mm to conceal and the M&P 9c has been the most recommended so far. I'm guessing the 40 would fall in there as well.
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11-21-2016, 03:28 PM
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I tried the S&W M&P Shield and the grip seems too short for me. I have a larger hand and my palm extends below the grip...don't like the feel.
Tried the Glocks, but the grip seems too thick. The H&K VP9 feels good for me, not exactly a compact, but not full size, either. I like it. George
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11-21-2016, 04:50 PM
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frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core.
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11-21-2016, 05:32 PM
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I believe I tried the extended mag and it fit better, but seemed out of balance, kind of a subtle thing. Tried the Rugers too, short grip tho.
The H&K VP9 just felt better from the start.......... My son has a Taurus 92 (I think...like the Beretta 92f). that feels perfect to me and the H&K feels the same. It's all subjective. BTW 4.09" barrel on the H&K for comparison. George
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11-21-2016, 05:38 PM
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I carry the M&P Shield in .40 with the extended grip. I have large hand (XL gloves are tight on me) and I'm OK with it. Short of a full size frame they're all small in my hands. Tucks nicely in my IWB holster and conceals well. Good gun for what it's intended purpose is.
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11-21-2016, 05:39 PM
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I have the Shield in 9mm. With the 7 round clip it is a little short for my grip but the 8 round fits nicely. I got it last Christmas and did not even put a bullet in the clip until about three weeks ago. I still haven't shot it. I think I will let my wife buy me a Green Dot laser sight for it this Christmas. It out does the red sight.
http://www.crimsontrace.com/products...cturer/01-4490
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11-21-2016, 05:46 PM
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David, my nephew (former Marine special forces) has one in 9mm and loves it. I've tried shooting it, but it's just too small for my hands (4XL).
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11-21-2016, 08:27 PM
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11-21-2016, 10:17 PM
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The M&P Shield 9mm is great. You may want to try Palmetto State Armory. They have a sale now.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/smith...eldtm-9mm.html |
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11-21-2016, 11:15 PM
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One word of caution.................... the M&P Shield 9mm comes in 2 versions. One has a thumb safety, the other has none. Personally, I wouldn't have a gun without a safety.
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69 Judge convertible........clone! Carousel red, parchment, hideaways, TH400, 10" Continental 3200 stall, 12 bolt with 3.42, 469 c.i. with ported #48's, ported cast iron intake, Cliff's Q-Jet and ported 2-1/2" Ram Air manifolds. |
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11-21-2016, 11:18 PM
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I have a SW Shield 40 and it's too big for me to carry comfortably every day. I'm looking for something I can just put in my pocket now. Haven't started looking yet.
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11-22-2016, 10:45 AM
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11-22-2016, 11:05 AM
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I've broached the subject with Santa, testing the waters.
I have a friend with an M&P 9mm and want to try it with it's 8 round clip for fit. The 7 round version was borderline the time I handled it, the 8 should be about right. The 40 cal clips are 6 rounds regular length and 7 rounds extended. A little further investigating reveals that Smith & Wesson also offer the gun with a ported barrel/slide, improved trigger action and better sights renamed the "Performance Center Ported M&P 40 Shield". Model #10109. Academy Sports has the standard version at $370 and the ported model at $450. S&W also offer 3 or 4 other versions with various safety and sight options.
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frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core.
Last edited by David Jones; 11-22-2016 at 12:03 PM. |
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11-22-2016, 12:03 PM
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Agree the M&P Shield is a nice gun, mine is 9mm. I have small hands and often carry in my front right pocket in a stick holster, for that the KAHR CM9 is small and fits the bill. The only issue I have with it is it's hard for me to break down for cleaning (removing a pin).
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11-22-2016, 12:03 PM
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11-22-2016, 01:06 PM
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Hmmmm.....the price point seems attractive...maybe it deserves another look....
George
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11-22-2016, 02:14 PM
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The best gun is whichever one you feel comfortable with. And I place great weight on models that are selected by LEO for their life-or-death reliability.
I was recently involved in a friendly conversation with an Ohio trooper about my speed on the highway. Per CCW protocol, I told him that I had a loaded firearm in the console. That evolved into a discussion about guns and he mentioned that his personal carry gun is a Shield. My wife has a Shield for her carry gun and loves it. Our local range officer was amazed at how accurate it is for it's size. In his words..."It's a defense gun, not a target gun." Eric
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11-22-2016, 02:19 PM
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