New 45ACP Shield

98Z5V · April 27, 2017

On 4/20/2017 at 8:34 PM, 98Z5V said:

The writing is on the wall now, clear as day... In about 4 weeks, we're gonna see a BUNCH of new Shield owners ...

Already happened. Didn't take long at all, but it already happened...

sketch · April 27, 2017

4 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

Already happened. Didn't take long at all, but it already happened...

If i didn't have a small fortune dedicated to a ridiculous round that makes me smile i would find another way to waste $.. shits happend...

mineralman55 · April 27, 2017

Here's the CYA Kevlar weave IWB holster. Cool looks.

Malig8r · April 27, 2017

Hey MM, have you carried it IWB yet? I just got my 45 and the "traction" on the grip is like 40gr sandpaper! I've read that some people are lightly sanding their pistols down a bit so it doesn't cause abrasions.

Funny thing is that I LOVE the trigger pull on the 45 much more than the 9mm. Might just be my two pistols but there seems to be a world of difference between them or maybe I just need to break the 9 in.

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mineralman55 · April 27, 2017

No, I haven't carried it IWB yet. I have to lose a few lbs first to get it to fit inside my pants :laffs:

Armed Eye Doc · April 27, 2017

1 hour ago, mineralman55 said:

Here's the CYA Kevlar weave IWB holster. Cool looks.

Thanks for posting that. Mine looks exactly like that and now I don't have to take more pictures. :laffs:

I carried it for a little bit yesterday to see how it felt. It was comfortable enough while sitting there, but it is vastly different than how I carry my FN45. It will take some getting used to and LOTS of practice before I am confident with it and want to depend on it. I haven't even shot it yet.

Gibbs · April 27, 2017

Nice looking rig MIneralman55 !! I tried a Kydex only holster for my Sig P320 in .45 but it was putting too much pressure on my hip (close to 64 ) and Vedder took it back and exchanged it for a Comfort Tuck for me and that bit of leather helps out a lot. I have carried this Shield .45 in a CrossBreed Holster that I have for my Taurus Millennium GII 9mm and fits pretty darn nice.

Malig8r, I used an emery board and lightly sanded down some of the stippling on my Shield 45. It still have plenty of grip, but I like it a lot better that way. Really nice pistol and decent accuracy for such a light weight short barrel 45.

Sisco · April 27, 2017

Just went down and checked one out at my favorite GS. Don't particularly like the trigger. Do like the weight. Going to stick with my Iver Johnson 1911 3" Thrasher for now. I have a DeSantis leather paddle holster for it I really like. Can carry it cocked and locked with a thumbsnap under the hammer for a little extra security.

Armed Eye Doc · April 27, 2017

11 minutes ago, Sisco said:

Just went down and checked one out at my favorite GS. Don't particularly like the trigger. Do like the weight. Going to stick with my Iver Johnson 1911 3" Thrasher for now. I have a DeSantis leather paddle holster for it I really like. Can carry it cocked and locked with a thumbsnap under the hammer for a little extra security.

They make a version from S&W Performance Center with a lighter trigger (5.5# IIRC),a ported barrel and either Trijicon or fiber optic sights. It adds a couple hundred dollars to it though.

Sisco · April 27, 2017

2 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

They make a version from S&W Performance Center with a lighter trigger (5.5# IIRC),a ported barrel and either Trijicon or fiber optic sights. It adds a couple hundred dollars to it though.

Actually saw a 3" barreled Kimber 45 acp 1911 that is drawing me back like a magnet. More to follow........

sketch · April 27, 2017

11 minutes ago, Sisco said:

Actually saw a 3" barreled Kimber 45 acp 1911 that is drawing me back like a magnet. More to follow........

Ive shot the vets (4"?) Kimber and it is very nice! His edc. You will like it...

Armed Eye Doc · April 27, 2017

9 minutes ago, Sisco said:

Actually saw a 3" barreled Kimber 45 acp 1911 that is drawing me back like a magnet. More to follow........

That's what my wife wanted for her birthday. It's definitely a better gun than the shield. I just can't afford 2 Kimbers in a year and be able to shoot them.

Armed Eye Doc · April 27, 2017

Although, an upgraded shield is not much less than a Kimber. That is not a hard choice at all.

Sisco · April 27, 2017

Gonna have to do some horse trading next week, but that is the one.

Armed Eye Doc · April 28, 2017

It's a definite upgrade to the upgraded shield.

sketch · April 28, 2017

Just a thought Springfield has a pretty good promo going for mags and what not.. xds .45 is a winner.. plane?..plane?.. im a 65b enabler. :fullauto:

98Z5V · April 28, 2017

1 hour ago, sketch said:

.. xds .45 is a winner.. plane?..plane?.. im a 65b enabler.

Yes it is, big time.

I changed a few things on mine as soon as I got it. Picked it up in May 2013. Installed a larger grip safety, larger mag release, and a trigger spring kit, all parts from Powder River Precision. The spring kit did WONDERS for the trigger pull. Now, they have an improved sear that comes with the springs...

sketch · April 28, 2017

4 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

Yes it is, big time.

I changed a few things on mine as soon as I got it. Picked it up in May 2013. Installed a larger grip safety, larger mag release, and a trigger spring kit, all parts from Powder River Precision. The spring kit did WONDERS for the trigger pull. Now, they have an improved sear that comes with the springs...

Better enabler!!! Im a good shot (I think) with the xds thanks!

Sisco · April 28, 2017

17 hours ago, Sisco said:

Gonna have to do some horse trading next week, but that is the one.

See 1911 thread

98Z5V · April 28, 2017

Checked it - very nice! :thumbup:

Armed Eye Doc · May 2, 2017

For those of us who got a 45 Shield recently, here is a reasonably priced 7 round mag, $22.99.

https://www.themagshack.com/shop/smith-wesson-mp-shield-45-acp-7-round-magazine/

Gibbs · May 3, 2017

On 5/1/2017 at 9:59 PM, Armed Eye Doc said:

For those of us who got a 45 Shield recently, here is a reasonably priced 7 round mag, $22.99.

https://www.themagshack.com/shop/smith-wesson-mp-shield-45-acp-7-round-magazine/

Thanks! I ordered the 7 round mag. Even with shipping is cheaper than the same one at midwayusa (31.99)

Ever notice the odd groves on the slide? Was told by S&W that they are there to slow down the slide... then they said another time it's to help slow down feeding the bullet into battery. Not on any of my SIG Sauer pistols, that's for sure.

Armed Eye Doc · May 24, 2017

I'm just curious. In this day and age of everything being digital, why does it take 8-10 weeks to process this rebate?

I know they delay it long enough to get you to forget about it. That way, when it never shows up, you don't even remember that you sent it in and won't complain to them.

98Z5V · May 25, 2017

9 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

I'm just curious. In this day and age of everything being digital, why does it take 8-10 weeks to process this rebate?

It's gonna take them that long to deal with all those new PA-10 owners that also got the Shield... :laffs: :lmao:

Wait for it... WAIT for it... :banana:

Malig8r · July 9, 2017

On 5/24/2017 at 3:06 PM, Armed Eye Doc said:

I'm just curious. In this day and age of everything being digital, why does it take 8-10 weeks to process this rebate?

I know they delay it long enough to get you to forget about it. That way, when it never shows up, you don't even remember that you sent it in and won't complain to them.

Did you receive the apology email from S&W? We're sorry it's taking so long to send out the checks yada yada...

I ended up calling them when I received a letter dated May 31st but postmarked June 26th stating I had entered an invalid serial number. S&W transferred me to MPS (company handling the rebate) and it went to voicemail stating they would callback next business day.

Ended up going back to S&W website to "chat" with a customer service agent, explained situation and said that I had purchased 3 firearms and was curious as to which one was invalid...expressed my disillusionment with entire process and she provided a different direct phone number and offered to stay on line as I called.

In the end, they apologized, stated that two of the checks had already been mailed out and the third would be mailed out shortly now that the "issue had been resolved."

I purchased these pistols the first week of April :bat: so in the end it will have taken closer to 16 weeks. But hey, "The checks in the mail" :laffs: