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ra2bach
10-11-17, 14:07
anyone ever remove the safety on a Shield? what did you do about the hole in the frame?..
jrx35
10-11-17, 14:20
I'm removing from my 5" M&P 2.0. Called S&W customer service and they have FDE or Black as plugs to fill in the space. Plugs were complimentary.
ra2bach
10-11-17, 15:50
I'm removing from my 5" M&P 2.0. Called S&W customer service and they have FDE or Black as plugs to fill in the space. Plugs were complimentary.

oh really? you think they might do that for the Shield?

I preordered this pistol when they were first available and there was no choice about safety. I'm left handed so a single right-handed safety is a liability in a carry gum, IMO...
jrx35
10-11-17, 16:10
oh really? you think they might do that for the Shield?

It's logical since they sell Shields w/o manual safeties. All it takes is a call:
(USA) 1-800-331-0852
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time
WillBrink
10-11-17, 16:33
It's logical since they sell Shields w/o manual safeties. All it takes is a call:
(USA) 1-800-331-0852
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time

Didn't know they made one with a manual safety. If that's what I wanted, I think I'd trade/sell the one I had with the safety for one without vs plugging holes, but that's me.
jrx35
10-11-17, 16:51
Here are what the plugs look like. There may be different SKUs for the Shield. When I put in the Apex flat trigger for my Shield, I am certain the manual safety may be removed. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/14c8790601a9d95e5e8cc7410ff0d6bf.jpg

ETA: There are several YT vids on this topic.
26 Inf
10-11-17, 17:52
From someone on the S&W Forums, posted 6/13/2017, so fairly recent:

I contacted s&w, but the rep I talked to said they do not for the shield, at least the 9mm shield. Does anyone else make a plug for the the shield after removing the thumb saftey?

Look at post #9-13 on this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/251624-what-shield-modifications-u-doing.html

SAme guy on this one, post #40: http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/defensive-carry-guns/141596-another-satisfied-shield-customer-wow-3.html#post2270116

ETA: I bought my Shield as part of an LE package deal promo at Quantico Tactical several years ago, M&P9 and Shield. The shield was the best part of the deal - until the M&P9 2.0 came out.
ra2bach
10-12-17, 16:27
Didn't know they made one with a manual safety. If that's what I wanted, I think I'd trade/sell the one I had with the safety for one without vs plugging holes, but that's me.

yeah, that would usually be what I would do but with the low MAP price along with the rebate, the price on the 9mm Shield has bottomed out.

It's not a big deal for me, I don't use the gun much but if I could remove the safety and get a frame plug I might use it more...
BuzzinSATX
10-12-17, 17:56
I'm curious why someone would want to remove the safety on a Shield since it really sits flush to the slide and is barely noticeable. I have three Shields bought from a store that only carries the safety models, and for under $300 per gun when on sale, I just ignore the safety. And if I ever sell one, the safety could be a factor.

FTR, I did paint the under side frame red with a drop of fingernail polish so I can tell quickly if the safety is engaged or not.

Does removing the safety improve the trigger pull in any way?

Again, I'm not trying to be negative, just wondering if removing the safety improves anything. Thanks
Kain
10-12-17, 18:59
I'm curious why someone would want to remove the safety on a Shield since it really sits flush to the slide and is barely noticeable. I have three Shields bought from a store that only carries the safety models, and for under $300 per gun when on sale, I just ignore the safety. And if I ever sell one, the safety could be a factor.

FTR, I did paint the under side frame red with a drop of fingernail polish so I can tell quickly if the safety is engaged or not.

Does removing the safety improve the trigger pull in any way?

Again, I'm not trying to be negative, just wondering if removing the safety improves anything. Thanks

For most it is one less thing to go wrong under stress. While it may be hard for the safety to become engaged if carried disengaged, I'd rather not have to worry about the thing at all.
ra2bach
10-12-17, 21:03
I'm curious why someone would want to remove the safety on a Shield since it really sits flush to the slide and is barely noticeable. I have three Shields bought from a store that only carries the safety models, and for under $300 per gun when on sale, I just ignore the safety. And if I ever sell one, the safety could be a factor.

FTR, I did paint the under side frame red with a drop of fingernail polish so I can tell quickly if the safety is engaged or not.

Does removing the safety improve the trigger pull in any way?

Again, I'm not trying to be negative, just wondering if removing the safety improves anything. Thanks

I'm left handed...
BuzzinSATX
10-12-17, 21:36
Appreciate the replies.

Honestly, the safety design on the Shield sucks. On the three I own, they are all fairly hard to engage and disengage. Add to that the almost flush lever and it takes some level of effort to use it versus an almost intuitive 1911 style. I’d definitely prefer none as well.


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