Just bought a 9mm Shield

[tatters]

ZX has a sale going on for the Shields... So I picked one up at lunchtime. I work right down the street. Looking forward to range testing it. Seems like a good fit for my needs.

Anything that I need to know or keep in mind about this newest addition?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Yes...

Look for and buy extra mags!!!

And don't be afraid of a hogue slip-on grip should it need a little extra circumference.

 

[223 Gunner]

I owned one, nice pistol, ditch the 8 round mag and buy or trade for another 7 round mag.
Check out this as for the reasons why: S&W M&P Shield 9mm Review - YouTube

I sold mine around the begining of the year, I felt like the slide made the pistol a little "top" heavy.
Although for a small pistol it does have some nice sights.

 

[TheUziButton]

The shield is a great little gun...

 

[HoughMade]

Heck, if it needs a bigger grip, get a 9c and 4 to 5 extra rounds.

 

[atvdave]

I agree with the 7 vs. 8 round mag talked about in the video. I think it's a great cc gun. Happy shooting, and I like mine. You may want to invest in some night sights.

 

[Evermoore]

I have carried and shot mine for over a year with only the 8 rounders. No issues what so ever with them.

 

[bingley]

Nice gun, and nice photo! I'm jealous!

How did you do the lighting, Uzi?

 

[J4Me]

What's the sale price?

 

[TheUziButton]

Nice gun, and nice photo! I'm jealous!

How did you do the lighting, Uzi?

Thank you! :-)
This one was shot with a softbox shot at a 45 degree angle downward, toward the camera and two white foam core reflectors to either side.

 

[tatters]

I'm thinking I want a OWB and an IWB holster next... I'm really picky about holsters. I like paddle holsters, Rocketman made me a great one for my M&P Compact a while back.

 

[atvdave]

I'm kind of looking into a belly holster like the one in this thread.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-new-i-c-e-crossbreed-belly-band-holster.html

 

[dhw9am]

I had a Shield and sold it. It was very reliable, but I just could not get it to fit comfortably in my hand. It also, maybe it was me, shot to the left and
I could not fix it. I would highly recommend them, it just wasn't the gun for me.

 

[mfd111]

Congrats on your purchase. I have one and have had no issues with with it