New S&W Shield.....

.45acp Shield here.

I paid the local shop $449 for the basic no safety model.
After rebate it works out to $374.

So I overpaid a bit on it - big deal, it went to a local guy just starting out.

I'm not overly impressed by the size of it however.
Compared to my Colt Commander, it's a tad chunkier on top, but, the grip is a bit narrower.
The weight is less than the commander.

Overall, I'd prefer a Commander over the Shield - - as long as price & attachment weren't issues.

The Shield is lower priced & it is an "ugly plastic tool"....;).
(the perfect combination for a utility piece :D)
 
You just can't build a pistol that will satisfy everyone from every perspective, but the Shield does a very good job of trying to be middle of the road and work for all. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of criticism folks can heap on something like this and micro analyze it from every conceivable angle.
It's a great working pistol at a very good price for it's intended purpose....period !
 
I was given my Shield by a close friend to keep my ragged butt safe in the worst of times. When carrying that pistol i feel secure in the fact that it is easily hidden so others will have no idea of it's presence yet I have 9mm power for response to a life threatening situation.
My Shield has never had a malfunction in all of the rounds I have put through it and i have complete confidence the pistol will perform if ever asked to do so.
What more can you ask of a CC pistol?
 
Just bought mine and it had one failure to fire had to wait a number of seconds pointing down range and take it out and re-cycle it and then it worked. The ammo I was using was Sig V crown 124 grain Hollow points all the rest worked well.
 
Got mine last week (40 cal.) for $319 less $75 rebate from Palmatto State Armory. Would have never bought it but couldn't resist this price. Also a fine little shooter. Slide failed to lock open on last shot for the first 5 mags but after that it functioned perfectly. Shot about 200 rounds in 45 minutes at the range. Gun was hot to the touch several times but was pleased with the functioning and ease of handling. Hit the vitals consistently at 12 yrds.
 
Couldn't help myself. Broke my "4 inch barrel rule" and bought a shield today. $319 ($245 after rebate) @ Palmetto State Armory. Usually not a fan of smaller guns but what the hell. For $245 I'll give it a chance to change my mind. :D
 
Just took advantage of the Shield offer from PSA. Being shipped direct to me as I have an FFL. $275 (after rebate) for a 45 ACP (thumb safety) is a GOOD deal.:D
 
I ended up getting an XDS over another shield to get Springfield's 4 free magazine/holster promo. I might grab a shield in .45 before the offers up though.
 
I also just picked up a Shield. I didn't want to kick myself later for not getting one when they're so reasonable.
 
I also just picked up a Shield. I didn't want to kick myself later for not getting one when they're so reasonable.
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Wise move......
(I keep looking at the prices of CZ75b's and wanting to kick myself for not buying a dozen of them when they were $295....)
 
Wise move......
(I keep looking at the prices of CZ75b's and wanting to kick myself for not buying a dozen of them when they were $295....)
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Yeah, I remember when all the Sig P226s were "dumped" on the U.S. market and I passed them up.
 
I had no interest in or need for a Shield, until I saw the current prices and rebate offer. :eek:

I picked up one in 9mm as a cheap experiment around 1st of April and was very surprised to find it accurate w/very manageable recoil and a satisfactory trigger right out of the box. :)

Fast-forward to today and I now own *4* 9mm Shields that have replaced all my current inventory for EDC & nightstand duty. :D

After a total of 6-700rds fired, the only problem experienced was a couple of FTE's w/my 4th Shield during the first couple of mags. It's been 100% since.

I ordered exclusively the GrabAGun LE version that comes w/factory night sights & 3 mags (1x7rd & 2x8rd) for $386 shipped. After rebate & transfer fee that comes to only $331/ea!

My only complaint is how stiff the slide release is (I'm old-school), but a few light strokes from one of the wife's emery boards (honey, have you seen my emery board?...) and I now have functional slide releases!

My carry load is HST 124gr, I like its tested performance out of shorter bbls.
I fired one into water jugs (very unscientific, I know) and the expanded bullet measures .65" at the widest. :D

At the current prices w/rebate, the Shield has absolutely no competition for a decent & accurate CCW piece, IMHO.

Now, if only S&W comes through w/my $300 in rebates... :)

Tomac
 

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My only personal dislike of the shield is how snappy the recoil in 9mm is even compared to the Glock 43. But value wise with the rebate it cant be beat which is why I bought one with Night sights.
 
My only personal dislike of the shield is how snappy the recoil in 9mm is even compared to the Glock 43. But value wise with the rebate it cant be beat which is why I bought one with Night sights
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I shot my new Shield today for the first time with standard pressure ammo. I was surprised at how mild the recoil was. But then I've been shooting mostly .45 acp for awhile so maybe it's just what you get used to.
 
Shield really catching on

As time goes by, the Shield will outsell most CC handguns.
The quality, accuracy , reliability n ease of carry is very difficult to best.
It s becoming the top seller for many LGS...
I've visited many gun stores in past year n ask the question...what's your top single stack seller.... answer always...overwhelmingly the Shield
 
Yes recoil is subjective to everyone the shield to me is only a defensive carry gun which I will shoot every few months to be proficient with and not put hundreds of rounds through one range sitting.
The shield is a top seller because it is priced right and the gun was made to what the consumer market was demanding for a single stack carry gun. The Glock 43 came to the market too late and is behind trying to catch up to the shield but right now is out-priced by it.
 
As time goes by, the Shield will outsell most CC handguns.
The quality, accuracy , reliability n ease of carry is very difficult to best.
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I've got to get more time with my Shield but I can see myself carrying it in place of my Kahr CM9 except for pocket carry.
 
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