Fell of the bandwagon

[Krusty]

Since I send my PM45 back to its birthplace I felt a little lonely and went to the local range and a S&W M&P shield 9mm caught my eye. It was love on first sight and I took her home. Must be one of the very first models because of the extremely low serial #. I'am gonna shoot her next week. The dimensions are almost alike compared to the Walther PPS. I like the ergonomics of the M&P Shield and the 8 or 7 +1 firepower. Let's see how she works....to be continued!

[JohnR]

Well, whatever you do, don't try a Bersa UC45. Falling off bandwagons can dangerous!

[Barth]

Since I send my PM45 back to its birthplace I felt a little lonely and went to the local range and a S&W M&P shield 9mm caught my eye. It was love on first sight and I took her home. Must be one of the very first models because of the extremely low serial #. I'am gonna shoot her next week. The dimensions are almost alike compared to the Walther PPS. I like the ergonomics of the M&P Shield and the 8 or 7 +1 firepower. Let's see how she works....to be continued!

I may be way off base, but it just seems like 3" barrel 45s, regardless of manufacturer, can sometimes have issues.
9mm, 357 & 40 less so.
I've read talk the shield is very similar to Walther's PPS.
Should be a good gun.

Hopefully everything works out with the PM45.
There's a whole new crop of micro 45s coming (Springfield XDs)
For me? My MK40 Elite fills that micro semi big bore role - LOL!

Can't say I don't still get an itch for a micro 45 though - LOL!

[Sliebl]

I'm looking forward to hearing a range report!

[CJB]

May you have all the same fine shooting experiences with it, as you had with your Kahr!

[espresso]

My friend at work is going to buy a shied (9mm) I went to look at one with him yesterday. We were comparing it to a CW9 and the dimensions are very close.

The shield is a little heavier
CW9 has a little longer barrell 3.5'' vs 3.1'' but CW is a hair shorter in overall length.
Shield has manual safety CW9 none.

Gun feel great in my hand I can't wait to compare it to my CW9 at the range when he gets it. I think they are going to sell a ton of these. My friend is looking for a thin, light single stack 9mm and has never heard of Kahr but owns some S&W guns so he feels comfortable getting one. Many Glock fans who have been begging for a single stack Glock are probably going to jump all over this gun.

Yes...looking forward to a range report Krusty!

[gb6491]

Krusty,
I think the chances are you'll like your new pistol even more after shootin it

Here's a non shooting comparison of the Shield and the the CW9 done by C&R Reviews:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHr8oHEuHrw

I had a Shield (sn: DXE382X) for about two days and 350 rounds. Good solid gun, it's well made, reliable, and accurate enough. Easily chambers rounds via slide lock or slingshot. It pointed well and I liked how it preformed when shooting instinctively.
However, I didn't like the trigger or the grip. The trigger breaks clean, but was heavy to me. This made the "let off" very sudden, like pushing against something and it suddenly moves causing you to stumble. There is quite a bit of over travel so I needed to account for that "stumble" when shooting it. To the grip, it was definitely "curl the little finger under" with the flush fit magazine even though the Shield is about the same height as my CW9, which I can get three fingers on. The Shield's extended round magazine provides enough room for three fingers; it also fits well, looks good, and performed without issue. My biggest gripe with the grip, is the shape/position/finish of the trigger guard. It's angular, ridged, and uncomfortable where my top finger curls under it. I actually found it distracting. My next gripe is with the size front to back, it's a little long for me in a Glock 36 kind of way.
Bottom line: my CW9 just works better for me in the same size package, so I've sold the Shield (with very little loss). That said, it worked fine for me (something I can't say about the Nano or DB9). If the trigger and grip work for you I think it could be an excellent pistol for concealed carry.

Regards,
Greg

Here's seven rounds standing at ten yards with the Shield) (sorry about the crappy cell phone photo):


On another note, I'm very pleased with how the SIG P225 mainspring is working out in my P6 (50 round standing at ten yards):

[MW surveyor]

may you have all the same fine shooting experiences with it, as you had with your kahr!

roflmao

[O'Dell]

Krusty,

On another note, I'm very pleased with how the SIG P225 mainspring is working out in my P6 (50 round standing at ten yards):

You obviously like your P6, as I did my P225. Great little gun! Unfortunately mine was stolen in the first burglary in August, 2010, and I never replaced it. I was already moving to 45 and bought a P220.

[melissa5]

I like my Shield although it's bigger than the PM9. Going to have a little trigger work done on it though.

[Barth]

I like my Shield although it's bigger than the PM9. Going to have a little trigger work done on it though.

Melissa? Having trigger work done? hard to believe - LOL!

BTW I still love my Ghost Rocket.
Can't imagine having a Glock with out it.
And I tried the OEM RSA, and my gun sings again!

thanks for your advice and help!


BTW My Storm Lake 4.16" dual ported Isonite QPQ 357 barrel ROCKS!!!

[melissa5]

You're welcome, Barth.

Yeah, there is a guy at the range that has M&P's that he's done trigger work on and they are smooth as glass. I'll probably see if he can work on the Shield. If not, then I'll wait for Apex to put out a kit for the Shield.

[JFootin]

I like my Shield although it's bigger than the PM9. Going to have a little trigger work done on it though.

A kahr P9 or CW9 is about the same size and doesn't need a trigger job. Just saying.

[melissa5]

A kahr P9 or CW9 is about the same size and doesn't need a trigger job. Just saying.

LOL! The Kahr trigger is looooong, but smooth. The Shield trigger is a lot shorter, but you kind of hit a wall and then it's heavy...6.5 lbs.

[JFootin]

LOL! The Kahr trigger is looooong, but smooth. The Shield trigger is a lot shorter, but you kind of hit a wall and then it's heavy...6.5 lbs.

Sounds like something that could be greatly improved by someone who knows what they are doing. I like a trigger that stages, but would want it a lot lighter. I was just bragging on the Kahr pistols because they never need a trigger job! LOL!