M&P Shield - Out Today!

[NCW Ray]

S&W M&P Shield officially released today. I'll be getting one as soon as the .40s&w is released.
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[gunjunky]

That looks like a nice pistola. Smith a Wesson sure has a nice line up no days.

 

[Webfeet]

Looks like they have a winner on their hands. About the same size as a Kahr P9. As long as it performs reliably for the new owners, they are going to sell a lot of these. Seems like a lot of gun for an MSRP of $449.

 

[stmcelroy]

Picking mine up tomorrow at Brightwater Ventures

 

[Rich7944]

going to have to get rid of my M&P compact for a shield.

 

[ablaut]

I hope it does well. I love my M&P9c I've been carrying since last year. If the SHEILD's ergonomics stay true to the original, these ought to sell like hotcakes! Unfortunately, it's not in my budget this year but it's certainly appealing to existing M&P owners.

Edit: check out the commercial, too:

 

[unionguy]

I love my full-sized ones and my compact...if reliable in a small package, should be a great one to the line-up! Should be a great price too!

 

[unionguy]

On gunbroker, Tanner Sporting Supply has them for 399, 20 shipping...he has 4...I've bought from him before...he's very good. It will show up as being in Jamison, PA.

Update: looks like all of his have sold already!

 

[Rich7944]

Already sold my M&P compact and looking fwd to the shield. Wish I knew of a store that had them in stock every store I call has no clue on if they are getting them.

 

[stmcelroy]

Just got back from shooting my M&P Shield and M&P 45c, all I can say is i'm now in love with both of these guns.

The Shield shoots like a much bigger gun than it is, very accurate and controllable. I very rarely shoot with my weak hand and I had no problems at all shooting the Shield, not quite as accurate with my left hand though.

And the 45c shot a nice little group point of aim.

 

[stmcelroy]

M&P Shield




My growing M&P collection:winkkiss:

 

[Webfeet]

stmcelroy- Nice collection of M & P's. Congratulations on the new additions. Quick question for you- How easy is it to manipulate the safety. It looks pretty small. Any issues there?

 

[stmcelroy]

stmcelroy- Nice collection of M & P's. Congratulations on the new additions. Quick question for you- How easy is it to manipulate the safety. It looks pretty small. Any issues there?

The safety is really stiff, so it should stay off if not engaged.

I'm going to pull the sear block out to see if it can be removed totally like the full size M&P's.

 

[Rich7944]

Should be picking mine up this morning, couldn't find one in 40 though and I think most shops only got 1 or 2.

 

[stmcelroy]

Should be picking mine up this morning, couldn't find one in 40 though and I think most shops only got 1 or 2.

40 won't be out for a couple of months.

 

[jrprich]

I would like to see how the size will compare to the Sig P238 and the new P938

 

[stmcelroy]

I would like to see how the size will compare to the Sig P238 and the new P938

Not even close. The P238 is a pocket gun, the Shield not so much.

 

[bikejunkie]

Yeah, the P238 is tiny- and thinner than nearly anything out there

 

[jrprich]

Yeah, the P238 is tiny- and thinner than nearly anything out there

By spec the Shield is only larger in length and weight
Look at the published specs side by side: Model data has - between each
M&P Shield - Sig 938 - Sig 238

Caliber 9mm or 40- 9mm - 380
Barrel Length: 3.1"- 3" - 2.7"
Length: 6.1" - 5.9" - 5.5"
Frame Width: .95" - 1.1"- 1.1"
Overall Height: 4.6" - 3.9" - 3.9"
Weight: no Mag 19 oz - 16oz - 15.2"
Frame Material: Polymer - SS - Alloy
Barrel-Slide Finish:Black Melonite - SS - SS
Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs - 7.5-8.5 lbs - 7.5-8.5 lbs
Sight Radius: 5.3" - 4.2" - 3.8"
Front Sight: White Dot -White Dot - White Dot
Rear Sight: White 2 Dot - White 2 Dot - White 2 Dot
Mag Capacity 7-8 6-7 6-7
Action Type SAO - SAO

 

[jrprich]

Not even close. The P238 is a pocket gun, the Shield not so much.

By specs they are very close, see above