Convert m&p shield 40 to 9mm?

[Coumtryflyer]

Hey all, I'm wondering if it is possible to convert a shield from 40 s&w to 9 mm? I know it's possible in some guns with a barrel and magazine change' and maybe a recoil spring. It would be like getting 2 guns much cheaper than you could normally.

Has anyone done this with a shield?

 

[blue2golf]

I have no idea if it's possible or not, but I'd recommend against it. Just buy a 9mm Shield and have two guns for the price of two guns. Gun prices in general are pretty good thanks to the natural drop that comes after a gun craze that reached insane heights post-Sandy Hook.

 

[CitizenX]

Read this thread... then decide for yourself. Any news or final answers on the 9mm barrel in .40 slide issue? - MP-Pistol Forum
There have been a few discussions about caliber swaps on the Shield. Until someone actually makes a proper conversion, I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[CitizenX]

... or this one. IS THERE A CONVERSION BARRELL FOR SHIELD 40sw - MP-Pistol Forum

 

[Coumtryflyer]

Thanks for the answers. I was hoping that there was already an established conversion for the shield. I think i will skip it for now.

 

[PRasko]

Can you? Some people say yes.

Can you get a barrel from S&W? No.

So you're stuck until an aftermarket barrel comes out.

 

[bigretic]

I did this with my M&P 40c. After buying the barrel & 2 mags, and taking into consideration the price of a shield I would NOT bother. I would just go buy another gun.