Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm

I have a Shield 9mm with no safety and it carries so easy. The thing shoots amazing for a sub-compact single stack and has never had a single issue. It feels like a combat pistol in a very small package. Recently added a Pearce pinky extension on the 7-round mag and I like it even more now!!!
 
Dead said:
has anyone ever switched out the stock sites for night sites?
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My son has installed night sights on his Shields, mine, and for several friends and coworkers. He bought a dedicated MGW sight pusher after the first attempt because, as he put it, the original rear sights run from very tight to ridiculously tight. The replacement sights all went in easily.
 
donal123... looks like the new guy is a class clown. All his posts are "Thanks for the info." :rolleyes:

I've always been interested in the 9mm shield. Can anyone give me an idea of how it compares in size to the Glock 26?
 
mellow_c said:
I've always been interested in the 9mm shield. Can anyone give me an idea of how it compares in size to the Glock 26?
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The Shield is not as long (6.1" vs 6.49"), taller (4.6" vs 4.17"), and narrower (0.95" vs 1.18") than the G26. For me, the ability to get my little finger on the grip of a Shield makes a big difference in my shooting.
 
Had one. Great pistol. VERY comfortable in the hand. But, only 7+1 at best and could not use higher cap mags from the series.

Switched to a SIG P320 SubCompact. 12+1 on it's own, and can use 17 round mags from the full size. And, is the best striker fired pistol I've ever shot.

(I carried a G19 for more than a decade...and the SIG is waaaay better.)
 
Had one. Great pistol. VERY comfortable in the hand. But, only 7+1 at best and could not use higher cap mags from the series.
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With the extended mag you get 8+1 in 9mm which is how I carry mine, I found it conceals just as easy with the extended mag and it also allows you to get all three fingers on the grip. With a gun as small as the Shield I am more than satisfied with 9 rounds on board.
 
Buy it. I just bought another one last week but paid a bit more than that. They are great little guns for hiding around the house, in the glove box of your car, the tackle box on your boat, the tool bag on your motorcycle... they're inexpensive and great little guns. For the money ya can't have too many.
 
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