I am looking to replace my Makarov. Really liking the Shield, on paper...
(The added difficulty of shooting a sub-compact is something I feel confident with)
Unfortunately, I live in Europe and I don't have access to such nice shops and knowledgeable people. No such thing as "go rent both guns, see which you like better" for me
I like the ballistics of the M&P Shield. I wouldn't accept less than that (I could be wrong, but this is where I draw the line).
So, 9x19 out of a 3" barrel seems to be the minimum.
I am not going to do 6 rounds, this isn't 1880... 7+1 will do, but since I must carry with empty chamber, ideally looking at an 8-round mag.
Problem is, I HATE plastic wonder guns! The Shield in particular Looks like something downloaded from the internet.
Is there something like the Shield, in 9x19, but with a proper metal frame and, dare I say, looks nice?
Nice looking to me is a Sig 232 stainless with wood grips. But the x17 cartridge is pretty much dead where I live.
I don't mind if it's hammer or striker fired.
Thanks
(The added difficulty of shooting a sub-compact is something I feel confident with)
Unfortunately, I live in Europe and I don't have access to such nice shops and knowledgeable people. No such thing as "go rent both guns, see which you like better" for me
I like the ballistics of the M&P Shield. I wouldn't accept less than that (I could be wrong, but this is where I draw the line).
So, 9x19 out of a 3" barrel seems to be the minimum.
I am not going to do 6 rounds, this isn't 1880... 7+1 will do, but since I must carry with empty chamber, ideally looking at an 8-round mag.
Problem is, I HATE plastic wonder guns! The Shield in particular Looks like something downloaded from the internet.
Is there something like the Shield, in 9x19, but with a proper metal frame and, dare I say, looks nice?
Nice looking to me is a Sig 232 stainless with wood grips. But the x17 cartridge is pretty much dead where I live.
I don't mind if it's hammer or striker fired.
Thanks