M&P Shield 9mm GTG now?

[ColdDeadHands]

I've read about the problems with the shields and wondered if S&W fixed them yet?

[macnamara]

I purchased mine about 6 months ago and have had no issues with it (so far). The trigger is far better than my 2010 purchased M&P9 and it actually has a reset.

[austinN4]

S&W video - how to inspect for proper trigger function

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsQWGS-P9Pk

[Shiz]

I absolutely love mine. 0 problems with it.

[signal4l]

I purchased mine in October of 2013. It has had about four malfunctions with aluminum cased Blazer ammo (FTE). I can't blame the gun for that. I shoot it as often as possible carry on a daily basis. Probably one of the better purchases I've made. I installed the Apex kit as well as Ameriglo green CAP sights.

[Up1911fan]

I've also got a Shield with Ameriglo CAP's and a DCAEK. Its been a solid gun, only around 700 rounds so far.

[RWCRaiden]

Purchased mine recently, and 0 issues. Very accurate, and reliable. Carry daily.

[Doogledog]

I bought mine in late March and its been very reliable and accurate. I haven't made it my EDC yet but I'm certainly leaning toward it in this South Alabama heat.

[TehLlama]

Mine's only at about 430 rounds, but it's been pretty solid so far. The white paint inserts on the rear sight both fell out, which I've been thrilled about, and it's been fine since.

[C4IGrant]

I've read about the problems with the shields and wondered if S&W fixed them yet?

Can you elaborate about this "problem?"



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[ColdDeadHands]

Failures to eject

[C4IGrant]

Failures to eject

How many guns do you think this problem occurred in?


Did S&W come out and acknowledge a problem FTE??



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[ColdDeadHands]

No idea, from what I read on this forum it is quite a few...

[C4IGrant]

No idea, from what I read on this forum it is quite a few...

So we are probably talking about 5 pistols?

Do you know how many Shields S&W makes?


Point to all of this is there isn't a mass issue with the Shield. Every single mass produced pistol (especially ones where the manufacturer has less than $100 dollars in) is going to put out a few lemons.

We sell TONS of these pistols (404 last year alone). To date, we have had one go back to the factory for a SIGHT issue.



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[ColdDeadHands]

So we are probably talking about 5 pistols?

Do you know how many Shields S&W makes?


Point to all of this is there isn't a mass issue with the Shield. Every single mass produced pistol (especially ones where the manufacturer has less than $100 dollars in) is going to put out a few lemons.

We sell TONS of these pistols (404 last year alone). To date, we have had one go back to the factory for a SIGHT issue.



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Sorry I stepped on your toes by trying to make an informed buying decision before I invest my hard earned cash into some handguns for my wife and me. But on the other hand I knew you would get offended the very moment I started this thread since you are an advisor to S&W.
I was asking about it because apparently there are some defective shields out there and S&W does not seem to be able to fix them. I love my M&P9 which hasn't had a single problem since the day I brought it home and now I'm looking to buy a smaller companion which I expect the same from.
Maybe I should wait for the Walther CCP or just get a PPS. Thanks for your clearly unbiased response.

[ritepath]

Around 1k with my Shield (bought in Sept 14) many different types of ammo (HP and FMJ). My wife shot it for the first time yesterday, I was impressed with how well she was able to shoot it.

3 minutes on the worksharp on the trigger bar and there's zero of dreaded "grit" many whine about. Last Tuesday it managed to impress two XDS owners at the range, who thought for 389 it would be a hunk of junk one rung above a kel-tec.

For the money...I'm not sure it can be beat. Dead, Solid, Perfect...

[ColdDeadHands]

Thanks ritepath. P.s. I love your signature!

[ColdDeadHands]

I'll probably go for shields but will buy new in case there are any issues.

[C4IGrant]

Sorry I stepped on your toes by trying to make an informed buying decision before I invest my hard earned cash into some handguns for my wife and me. But on the other hand I knew you would get offended the very moment I started this thread since you are an advisor to S&W.
I was asking about it because apparently there are some defective shields out there and S&W does not seem to be able to fix them. I love my M&P9 which hasn't had a single problem since the day I brought it home and now I'm looking to buy a smaller companion which I expect the same from.
Maybe I should wait for the Walther CCP or just get a PPS. Thanks for your clearly unbiased response.

No one is the least bit offended. You are asking about wide spread issues when there isn't any.

Basing your opinion off of a hand full of guns is foolish on your part.
If we all did this, there would be NO guns to purchase.

No one has been harder on S&W than I. On top of this, I am constantly working to improve the product as well. If you think my opinion is biased, then so be it. The fact remains that I know more about the M&P than most anyone other dealer out there.


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[RWH24]

Grant, Not unless he was meaning the recall S&W had on the Shield's?

[ColdDeadHands]

No, I was specifically curious about the fte's

[ColdDeadHands]

I know things get blown out of proportion in the internet, but the fact that shields can be finicky with certain brands of ammo remains so I was curious if they still can be or if s&w improved the extractor or chamber. I hope this clarifies my question and no, I'm not bashing.

[SeriousStudent]

Sorry I stepped on your toes by trying to make an informed buying decision before I invest my hard earned cash into some handguns for my wife and me. But on the other hand I knew you would get offended the very moment I started this thread since you are an advisor to S&W.
I was asking about it because apparently there are some defective shields out there and S&W does not seem to be able to fix them. I love my M&P9 which hasn't had a single problem since the day I brought it home and now I'm looking to buy a smaller companion which I expect the same from.
Maybe I should wait for the Walther CCP or just get a PPS. Thanks for your clearly unbiased response.

Enough of the injured tone. Your original post was open to clarification, and questions were asked.

Proceed with polite discourse if you desire the thread to continue.

[ColdDeadHands]

Lol close it, I see how it is around here.

[SeriousStudent]

Your wish is granted. You should go read your PM's as well.