S&W M&P Shield
12-17-2015, 09:24 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,780
S&W M&P Shield
I bought a Shield 9mm as a carry gun recently. After cleaning I took it to my pistol range with both new magazines (8 round and 7 round) loaded with Remington bulk ammo. Slow fire with two hands it put all 15 rounds into one 2" group with no flyers at 10 yards. That was much better than I had expected from such a small pistol.
I finished the box of 100 rounds with similar results and no problems at all.
It functions exactly like any other M&P. Same trigger, same disassembly, etc. It is not a pocket pistol like a LCP but it is small enough that it tucks away nicely when attached to a belt by a small leather holster. This is a very good small pistol and the price is right.
I finished the box of 100 rounds with similar results and no problems at all.
It functions exactly like any other M&P. Same trigger, same disassembly, etc. It is not a pocket pistol like a LCP but it is small enough that it tucks away nicely when attached to a belt by a small leather holster. This is a very good small pistol and the price is right.
Last edited by Big Uncle; 12-18-2015 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Wrong distance
12-17-2015, 03:22 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,143
Originally Posted by Big Uncle
I bought a Shield 9mm as a carry gun recently. After cleaning I took it to my pistol range with both new magazines (8 round and 7 round) loaded with Remington bulk ammo. Slow fire with two hands it put all 15 rounds into one 2" group with no flyers at 25 yards. That was much better than I had expected from such a small pistol.
I finished the box of 100 rounds with similar results and no problems at all.
It functions exactly like any other M&P. Same trigger, same disassembly, etc. It is not a pocket pistol like a LCP but it is small enough that it tucks away nicely when attached to a belt by a small leather holster. This is a very good small pistol and the price is right.
I finished the box of 100 rounds with similar results and no problems at all.
It functions exactly like any other M&P. Same trigger, same disassembly, etc. It is not a pocket pistol like a LCP but it is small enough that it tucks away nicely when attached to a belt by a small leather holster. This is a very good small pistol and the price is right.
01-04-2016, 09:38 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 3,872
I've been very impressed by many of the compact and micro models out these days. We - as shooters - imposed this unrealistic expectation of accuracy for such tiny firearms, but the industry has delivered. My wife's LCP is one of the most accurate (non-custom) pistols we own, for no apparent reason - just good design.
150yrs ago, the "belly guns" of the day in these size classes were terribly inaccurate and the triggers in them were horrid, but long range accuracy and silky, light operation wasn't needed or expected - hence "belly gun." It's amazing what these things can do now.
150yrs ago, the "belly guns" of the day in these size classes were terribly inaccurate and the triggers in them were horrid, but long range accuracy and silky, light operation wasn't needed or expected - hence "belly gun." It's amazing what these things can do now.
03-30-2016, 10:48 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 2,918
A buddy of mine has a 9mm Shield.We went to the range and I put a couple magazines through it.
I was impressed and have been seriously thinking about getting one but I really don't need it. Maybe one day if I can find a good deal on one.
I was impressed and have been seriously thinking about getting one but I really don't need it. Maybe one day if I can find a good deal on one.
