MP9 SHIELD

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DUNITALL

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I have tried several 9 MM auto and found that the MP9 shield was the best fit for my hand. I also put on the crimson trace laser guard. I shoot at an indoor range and shoot at about 25 to 30 yards and can hit the 3 in. target consistently. I reload my shells a and use 115/124/147 rainier bullets all work well and make holes like a paper punch. I liked it so well I now have a second one. Anyone else like the MP9 shield? I am 80 years young and try to shoot once a week.
 
The question should be "Is there anyone who does not have a Shield?" Best little CC pistol on the market.
 
The Shield is an Awesome pistol

I went with the 40

It is a feat of nature, but this little pistol handles the recoil of the 40 amazingly so
 
oldfart1944 said:
You owe to yourself to try the S&W Bodyguard 380 too! .380 is also a 9 mm round. 9x17 to be exact and with today's technology in ammunition only 125 feet per second slower than 9x19 luger out of your Shield. Did you know that .380, 357, 357 Sig, .38 special and S&W 38 long and the 9 mm Luger are all the same size in diameter rounds of .355 of an inch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS4p8j87EdA
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I looked at the BG, but still cant get past the lack of punch the 380 actually has

One of the most popular 380 bullets is the the 90g, which has 200 ft/lbs of energy

The OP asked for a 9mm Shield. If you compare a good 9mm SD round such as a HST, it produces 360ft/lbs of energy

Thats more than 70% increase in bullet firepower............ That's significant

Not wanting a caliber war, and of course being armed is better than not, but with the very small 9mm's like the Shield that is SO EASY to CC, AND offers 2-3 more rounds than most 380s out there, the 380 loses out at least in my humble opinion .... my 2cents worth...... probably not worth that.....
 
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Smith and Wesson got it right with the Shield.

Soon, everyone will own a Shield at this rate. ;)

And to you old guys, keep on shootin'!
 
Just lay 8 rounds on 9x19 on a flat surface and push them together. You will see real quick that being tapered they will form an arc. Now do the same with the .380 (9x17) and the S&W .40 and you will see that they can be stacked evenly. That promotes more even feeding for my way of thinking.
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I've always been under the impression that the taper actually aids in feeding the individual rounds into the chamber.
 
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I'm not a semi auto fan at all but for concealed carry I think semi auto is the way to go. I have a Ruger P 89. Nice gun but thick, long and heavy. I seldom ever carry it. My 9mm compact shield is what I carry. Short, thin and light. Easy to hide. Single stack mag really helps on weight. Came with to magazines, an 8 rd and a 7 rd. The 8 round fit's my hand very well, with the 7 round not so well at all. But there is an adapter you can put on the 7 rd and then it works like the 8 rd. Lot of people seem to think only 8 rds just isn't enough and go for something with a double stack magazine. I do catty one extra magazine but, doubt I'll ever need it. If I do and the fight goes past 8 rds, I've got a lot of problem's. Actually I don't believe I'll ever have to use the gun at all but, should that one remote instant jump up, I'd rather have it with me than home on the night stand! It's small, light, very concealable and I have the license for it; probably should carry it!

Really nice nice extra's about it is very low recoil and relatively inexpensive! I think I gave somewhere around $350 for it. My son has a couple Glock's and I think he like's them. But his Glock's won't do much of anything my Shield also won't do but the price is a lot higher.
 
ibmikey: said:
The question should be "Is there anyone who does not have a Shield?" Best little CC pistol on the market.
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I don't have one yet, I've tried several and "IMHO" they are my favorite M&P, I like the Shield in .45ACP better than the G30s and I'm a Glock guy. Again "IMHO" I still like my Walther PPS-M2 better than the 9mm Shields I've tried.
 
I've always been under the impression that the taper actually aids in feeding the individual rounds into the chamber.
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It does, of course. I believe oldfart's logic is backwards on this.

That said, I own and sometimes carry a 9mm Shield. I find that, while I don't shoot it as well as some other single-stack 9mm pistols (The PPS, Glock 43, and surprise - the DAO Kahr pistols), the Shield is a very well-made and very reliable pistol that is so inexpensive, I don't really worry about it getting roughed up by daily carry.
 
True story.
I work with a married couple and the lady who I will call Sarah (because that's her name ) had never shot a gun at all.

After a couple of mags through my Ruger 22 I handed her my shield with a Crimson Trace green laser.

We were about 15 yards from the target and her very first group through it could be covered with one hand.

I truly love this little pistol.
 
DUNITALL said:
I have tried several 9 MM auto and found that the MP9 shield was the best fit for my hand. I also put on the crimson trace laser guard. I shoot at an indoor range and shoot at about 25 to 30 yards and can hit the 3 in. target consistently. I reload my shells a and use 115/124/147 rainier bullets all work well and make holes like a paper punch. I liked it so well I now have a second one. Anyone else like the MP9 shield? I am 80 years young and try to shoot once a week.
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I am with you--S&W obviously hit a home-run here as it's a universally praised pistol. Another big seller that strongly resembles the Shield is the Taurus PT111 Gen 2. The design of these pistols just fit most shooters hand like a glove.
 
The Shield is a fantastic gun and I carried one for several years. Pleasant to shoot, accurate, easy to conceal, what's not to like? That being said, I recently moved to another gun I like even more and gave my Shield to my son who is quite happy with my decision. My new gun is the Walther PPS-M2. The slide is easier to rack, the fit and finish seems better and in my hands, the grip design fits like a dream. As much as I loved my Shield, I have a new love in the M2.
 
My father in law purchased one a few months back and I got to shoot it recently. I have to admit I'm impressed by it.

Unfortunately I live in MD and likely will have no use for a concealed carry gun as long as I'm living here so most of my guns are for the range. Haven't picked up a full size M&P yet but maybe in the future.
 
I got a shield a month ago (price drop and rebate, 200usd) and yes it's a nice little pistol. Mine has a nice trigger and crisp reset and has fed everything so far. It's a bit recoil heavy for my wife and girls to fire though. Couldn't resist the taurus pt111 g2 for 200usd either, i haven't had that out yet and hope its a bit more manageable...
 
I've had my 9mm Shield two years with no problems other than 3 dot sights were just a blur , installing a Ameriglo Hawthorn sights helped a lot
 
I got the 9mm Shield two weeks ago while they still had the rebate. Only shot it once, but so far I like it despite the horrible "MA Compliant" trigger. It's been real hot lately so I'm wearing shorts and t-shirts most of the time. The Shield has been much more easier to carry conceal than either my SR9C or SW1911 Sub-Compact.
 
It's a great little gun. I've been considering purchasing another. I currently have the 9mm, but was thinking about either the 40 or 45. By and large I'm a 9mm guy, but variety is the spice of life.

Another big seller that strongly resembles the Shield is the Taurus PT111 Gen 2. The design of these pistols just fit most shooters hand like a glove.
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I'm not a Glock guy, but from what I have see the Taurus appears to be identical to the Glock, except that it has an external safety. It's double stack 12+1 and it has a REALLY long trigger pull.
I have to disagree thhat the Shield resembles the PT111 G2. I have both guns. I have shot both (1500+ through the Shield and about 800 through the Taurus).


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