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Bought the shield almost two years ago and have not shot. (Actually forgot all about it until earlier this week) I am in no way against carrying the shield. However I like to buy guns
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I hate shooting mine. Debating stippling the grip to decrease the aggressiveness. I mostly carry a p938. I want to try a p365 though.I used to be a 1911 carry guy and did so for years. Sometimes the GP100 would be carried but most of the time it was an old Colt.
In recent years, not only did I want to go lighter, I wanted something less obvious and selected an SA XDS in .45ACP. While it's more of a hand full when firing, I can have no problem hitting what I am shooting at with reasonable accuracy and it's a dream to carry.
I did an XDs in 45 for a while, good shooter, certainly accurate and comfortable to carry. Once I tried the Shield, no comparison. For a ever so slightly larger firearm, I get to pack 1 more round. Better sight picture in my opinion. I found the loaded chamber indicator on the XDs distracting.I used to be a 1911 carry guy and did so for years. Sometimes the GP100 would be carried but most of the time it was an old Colt.
In recent years, not only did I want to go lighter, I wanted something less obvious and selected an SA XDS in .45ACP. While it's more of a hand full when firing, I can have no problem hitting what I am shooting at with reasonable accuracy and it's a dream to carry.
Let me know if your interested in 6 or 7 round magazines for the XDs, 20.00/each. I know I have at least two of each, only loaded and unloaded never seen live fire...To each their own.
I've shot the neighbors Shield and a few other firearms most would agree make a good EDC.
However, I'm in a relationship with my XDS that I can not abandon.
I hear ya. My Bic lighter is fine for neighborhood walks.. melts those snowflakes toot sweet! For out of town I up gun my load out with some rock salt.My 25 auto is fine for neighborhood walks but out of town I would gun up some. Oregon really isn't that dangerous to live in, traveled all my life in Oregon and never needed a gun for defense. If I lived in portland I would carry all the time but the rest of the state is pretty good in my opinion.
It took me many years to find a EDC that I felt comfortable carrying that wouldn't print and was what I felt was going to be very reliable and have enough umph to do the job if ever necessary. It was love at first sight. The Sig Sauer P938 does it all for me and the bonus is it is very accurate!im a retired LEO from about 10 years ago. I still practice shooting on a weekly basis and help for free the training of new officers. Our dept. went to Glocks about 1987. It took me forever to like that gun. I now have 5 of them. Used to carry it off duty but wasn't practical for summer and shorts and T-shirt's. I got a SigSouer P938. After putting a lot of rounds down range with this gun I really liked it. Lightweight and easily concealed with a loose T-shirt and shorts. Liked it so much with a spare mag on me it's turned into my EDC year round. I'm getting old and lighter is better for me.
My EDC is a Kustom(yep, that is spelled properly) .45ACP from Detonics .45 Associates. Came out of their Bellevue WA shop and is Kinda special. Not everyone gets a "Viewing" only a few special friends. It was the first Detonics without any Sights but a good Shooter can make regular hits on a Pepsi Can at 50 yards all day long.I don't always carry ( 'Cause school has a rule against it ) ...But when I do... its the top one in in the picture.
A original Series '70 Colt in .45 ACP ... carry load is .230 grain Speer Gold Dot Hollow points...
Andy
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My EDC is a Kustom(yep, that is spelled properly) .45ACP from Detonics .45 Associates. Came out of their Bellevue WA shop and is Kinda special. Not everyone gets a "Viewing" only a few special friends. It was the first Detonics without any Sights but a good Shooter can make regular hits on a Pepsi Can at 50 yards all day long.
Except for the comment about feeling safer with the striker, this could be my quote.I am a long time 1911 shooter and fan. That being said I am more comfortable carrying
a striker fired pistol instead of cocked and locked. I carry a 9 mm Shield with
the manual safety. Most people are not a fan of the manual safety but I feel a little
better stuffing in the holster with the safety on.
With a good holster and belt, the 1911 is ok for all day, but better with an aluminum frame just because of weight.I carry a Shield in 9mm because of the size and weight, but I'm seriously thinking about switching to a 1911. Carried my 1911 for a day while at the range and it was surprisingly comfortable and the weight didn't bother me as much as I thought it would.
I did an XDs in 45 for a while, good shooter, certainly accurate and comfortable to carry. Once I tried the Shield, no comparison. For a ever so slightly larger firearm, I get to pack 1 more round. Better sight picture in my opinion. I found the loaded chamber indicator on the XDs distracting.