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  • indybrownsfan

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    Dec 28, 2015
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    Got to shoot my 45 shield today and I love it...I also have the 9 shield ..but the 45 is like a hot rod...Love the grip and the feel of the gun.

    Wondering how the 40 shoots now...Might be time for one more..Merry Xmas everyone !!
     

    Xenokilla

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    Got to shoot my 45 shield today and I love it...I also have the 9 shield ..but the 45 is like a hot rod...Love the grip and the feel of the gun.

    Wondering how the 40 shoots now...Might be time for one more..Merry Xmas everyone !!


    The 9 shield is on my list. i have the full size mp 40 now as my carry but i'd like something smaller.
     

    ACC

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    Mar 7, 2012
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    I keep trying to come up with a reason not to buy one. I guess I'm waiting for the Performance Center ported version since I was an early adopter on the shield 9mm and got hosed in that regard.
     

    gregkl

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    Bloomington
    Being a 9mm guy, I am probably biased, but I really like my Shield in 9mm. I think the 45 would be cool to shoot though!
     

    sparky32

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    I have 2 in 9mm with trijicons and apex triggers and they are some of my favorite guns. I like them better than the G43 and I love glocks. I just think the shield is a better firearm at that particular size than the Glock.
     

    hpclayto

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    I have 2 in 9mm with trijicons and apex triggers and they are some of my favorite guns. I like them better than the G43 and I love glocks. I just think the shield is a better firearm at that particular size than the Glock.

    Agreed. Sold off my 43 for a 9mm shield. Put they apex duty kit in it and it's a sweet shooter. All of my other guns are glocks but the 43 just didn't do it for me.
     

    Route 45

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    Dec 5, 2015
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    I'd like to pick up a Shield 45 soon. Can't really justify spending the money, as I frequently carry my Shield 9, which is an awesome little pistol. I occasionally carry an M&P 45 compact, but it would be nice to have a .45 just a little lighter and smaller. Anybody have both a 9 and 45 Shield, and can give an idea on the recoil difference? I once had a Kahr CW45 that was surprisingly pleasant to shoot, but I also had an XDs 45 that was a tad uncomfortable.
     

    indybrownsfan

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    Mooresville
    I'd like to pick up a Shield 45 soon. Can't really justify spending the money, as I frequently carry my Shield 9, which is an awesome little pistol. I occasionally carry an M&P 45 compact, but it would be nice to have a .45 just a little lighter and smaller. Anybody have both a 9 and 45 Shield, and can give an idea on the recoil difference? I once had a Kahr CW45 that was surprisingly pleasant to shoot, but I also had an XDs 45 that was a tad uncomfortable.
    The recoil is not bad..Its that first shot that brings it into reality...lol....The grip on the 45 really helps.
     

    10mmMarc

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    Jan 16, 2015
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    Greenwood
    I have 2 in 9mm with trijicons and apex triggers and they are some of my favorite guns. I like them better than the G43 and I love glocks. I just think the shield is a better firearm at that particular size than the Glock.

    I chose the shield over the G43 as well
    I have hated S&W autos forever, but when my wife wanted a carry gun, I let her choose and she picked the shield, I started handling it and ended up liking it so much I bought one for myself, I put Talon tape on both and just love the gun, now considering a M&P full size or compact as well.
     

    bjenkins

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    Jul 4, 2014
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    jeffersonville
    I chose the shield over the G43 as well
    I have hated S&W autos forever, but when my wife wanted a carry gun, I let her choose and she picked the shield, I started handling it and ended up liking it so much I bought one for myself, I put Talon tape on both and just love the gun, now considering a M&P full size or compact as well.
    The compact is really sweet,Apex trigger with night sights awesome carry piece!psyko
     
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