New M&P Shield in 9mm & 40S&W

[Hogsgunwild]

While I love my M&P's, I dont see how this one does anything more or anything better than the .40c or 9c other than compromise capacity.
I'm not trading 10+1 or 12+1 for .3 thinner,2 oz lighter and a taller grip frame, I'd rather address my carry system to make the compact possible.

I feel the same. I do see how this would work better as a bug for some LEOs (like the gentleman mentioned regarding the weight difference at the end of his shift).

I've become spoiled having so many rounds on tap in such a small package (my M&P9c). With that being said, I'll probably end up with a Shield eventually, as, I am a M&P whore.

[Nmate]

am I the only one that still wants a 10mm?

Nope, you're not the only one. I don't think that we'll ever see an M&P 10.

[ggp2jz]

Il'll pass

[mlk18]

I won't be buying one on the 12th, but I will have one soon thereafter.

[glocktogo]

I'm sure it will be removable just like the standard m&p if it bugs you that bad... Just a though

Which would probably work just fine where I'm at. Removing a safety device may be a legal liability in some jurisdictions.

[jmp45]

I won't be buying one on the 12th, but I will have one soon thereafter.

I'm not convinced we'll see these anytime soon, maybe mid / late summer at an lgs. I'll most likely pick one up.

[Gutshot John]

Let me guess, looks of a gun aren't important either.

Nope...pretty is as pretty does.

Show me where anyone said they were (or weren't) going to buy this gun based on the name.

Sigh...you got me...no one said they were or weren't going to buy the gun because of the name. Though that really wasn't the point I was making.

It's still pretty freaking ghey to bitch about the name of a product when it has nice potential to have great function.

YMMV.

[Hogsgunwild]

Nope, you're not the only one. I don't think that we'll ever see an M&P 10.

S&W has quite a history of well built 10MMs. Never say never.

[DWood]

Here are a few specs. I have a PDF file of the brochure, though I have not seen the pistol in person yet.
Width 1 inch
Barrel length, 3.1 inches
Overall length, 6.1 inches
Overall height, 4.6 inches
Weight, 18.5 oz.
Capacity, 9mm 7 or 8 rounds, 40 S&W, 6 or 7
If I can figure out how to convert the PDF file so I can post it here I will. Trigger pull is listed at 6.5 pounds.

That will make it a little big for pocket carry IMO. If it won't go in my pocket, they wasted their time making it smaller, at least for me.

[Cokeman]

Nope...pretty is as pretty does.



Sigh...you got me...no one said they were or weren't going to buy the gun because of the name. Though that really wasn't the point I was making.

It's still pretty freaking ghey to bitch about the name of a product when it has nice potential to have great function.

YMMV.

No. It's not. It's completely appropriate to bitch about a stupid name when it's stupid no matter what potential it may have or how excited you are about it. No correlation really.