I'm going to out Heinie Straight Eights on my Shield. I'm going to T&E a Magguts kit as well.
S&W Shield 9mm
- Thread starter Deplorable Me
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My agency changed handguns three times in my career. We had to learn to become proficient with what we were issued. So to me it was a matter of overall cost for upgrades on the Shield. I figure I could adapt if the price were right. I must say that the Shield felt pretty good in my hand, no complaints there.
I also like to tinker and upgrade my firearms, so I also thought that I'd end up spending more on the Shield in the long run, acceptable trigger or not .
My FFL received my PPS M2 just this past week and I went and fondled it a little. I liked it a lot.
To each his/her own...it's great living in a time when we have such a great selection of decent firearms to choose from.
Dan
I also like to tinker and upgrade my firearms, so I also thought that I'd end up spending more on the Shield in the long run, acceptable trigger or not .
My FFL received my PPS M2 just this past week and I went and fondled it a little. I liked it a lot.
To each his/her own...it's great living in a time when we have such a great selection of decent firearms to choose from.
Dan
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
Until the come up with a gun roster like California....
Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale - Firearms Division - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
I have been interested in that CZ p10 . When it is finally introduced to the masses here in this country .... When do you think we can purchase it in NY state...?(because of the 10 round limit )
Myself I believe in the future we will see a roster like in California... Do I really need another handgun .. No...It come down to the question of some asshole government worker in Albany writing a bill that restricts my ability to buy what model I desire . (sorry for the rant )
Justincase
.308 Win
So the shield I ordered was delivered to my FFL today. Can I get the receipt from him to submit the rebate? Remember I don't have my permit yet, so I can't take possession of the gun, but I should be able to get the receipt from Palmetto state armory, no?
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
Rebates | Smith & Wesson
Looks like you just need the serial # and copy of the receipt.. in the past the e-mail receipt has worked for me.
Justincase
.308 Win
Thanks for the info. I'll try the email receipt
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
RANGE REPORT:
Took it to the range last Tuesday (5/2/17), Put 50 rounds 9mm/115gr Winchester FMJ thru.
First time loading the 7 and 8 round magazines, very stiff. Could not insert a full mag into a closed bolt. Second time mags were loaded-used insertion was stiff but doable. Third mag set, no problem.
Stock gun, no modifications.
I like the 7 round magazines better. The 8 round mag extension hangs up in my big hands when dropping a mag.
Zero malfunctions the first 50 rounds.
At 25 yards on a 6" target, holding sights at the 6 o'clock position elevation was right on the center of the 6" target but 5" left. Out of the box, that's not bad. There's a set screw on the dovetail for the rear sights, sight adjustment tool next range trip.
Sight picture is nice for daytime. Three large white dots, crisp-squared steel posts.
RTFM when it comes to disassembly. S&W's are a little odd in their design, in the mag well there's a little yellow tab that needs to be toggled down before the takedown lever can be flipped and the slide removed. It's a no-brainer, just read the instructions (or check out a YouTube tutorial.)
The .9" width fits my big hands well, no problems shooting one or two handed. I'm impressed with it's compact size and decent ergonomics.
One handed operation, slide release, mag release, safety; easy and smooth.
Took it to the range last Tuesday (5/2/17), Put 50 rounds 9mm/115gr Winchester FMJ thru.
First time loading the 7 and 8 round magazines, very stiff. Could not insert a full mag into a closed bolt. Second time mags were loaded-used insertion was stiff but doable. Third mag set, no problem.
Stock gun, no modifications.
I like the 7 round magazines better. The 8 round mag extension hangs up in my big hands when dropping a mag.
Zero malfunctions the first 50 rounds.
At 25 yards on a 6" target, holding sights at the 6 o'clock position elevation was right on the center of the 6" target but 5" left. Out of the box, that's not bad. There's a set screw on the dovetail for the rear sights, sight adjustment tool next range trip.
Sight picture is nice for daytime. Three large white dots, crisp-squared steel posts.
RTFM when it comes to disassembly. S&W's are a little odd in their design, in the mag well there's a little yellow tab that needs to be toggled down before the takedown lever can be flipped and the slide removed. It's a no-brainer, just read the instructions (or check out a YouTube tutorial.)
The .9" width fits my big hands well, no problems shooting one or two handed. I'm impressed with it's compact size and decent ergonomics.
One handed operation, slide release, mag release, safety; easy and smooth.
Justincase
.308 Win
Just fondled both, the regular shield and the performance center yesterday at BGC. I gotta admit, both triggers felt like gigantic turds. Both felt like they were getting stuck on something part way through the trigger pull. The performance center surprisingly, was the worse of the two. I don't remember the trigger being that bad when I shot it. Is it typical for a trigger to feel like crap while dry firing but not so bad with live fire? I would imagine you don't focus so much on the trigger while live firing unless that's what your goal is. Looks like the Apex trigger will be a must have.
You might be over analyzing. While I don't think the trigger is perfect on tje Shield, I do think it is pretty good. The break is clean. With trigger time it is possible to adapt to even a poor trigger.
Justincase
.308 Win
I'm not sure. I've also messed with Springfield, Glock, Sig, H&K, Walther, FN, Ruger, and ISSC and those triggers were great. Some better than others, but nothing like the Shield. Don't get me wrong, I want it to be good out of the box, but it wasn't even close. Is there something in the firing mechanism where unless it's loaded, that it's impeded by something? Both triggers really felt like they were binding on something, then released and then broke a fraction an inch later.
Maybe its the one you are shooting? Mine has a slighty gritty feeling during the take up and then just hits the wall with no hitches, then it breaks clean, but abruptly. When dry firing the break does disrupt the sights if I'm one handing it.
Justincase
.308 Win
It could be. I remember dry firing a performance center 9mm in P.A. and the trigger felt nice. These two at BGC were just not good. I'll let you guys know how mine is when I get my permit hopefully some time this decade.
Vati
9mm
I broke down and bought one. I also picked up a Blade-tech nano holster for it. Carries nice compared to my P320. Barely know it's there