My "Journal" of my Shield. Some people refer to the buyers of a new / unknown gun a beta tester. If that's what I'll be seen as to some, I might as well let you know what my experience is with it =)
Let me first say, I love it. See the picture below to see that mine doesn't seem to have the rough look in the chamber where the firing pin comes out. I've seen somebody's M&P9 Shield with some wear in that area. I also want to add for all the debbie downers on the integral safety: GET OVER IT! It's a 1911 style safety. I can engage it just as easily as I did on my 1911, and disengage it even easier than I could on my 1911. Albeit small, it's very functional. It just takes a swift swipe of the thumb downward to disengage. And it's not that hard.
Day 1 - Monday, 4/16/2012
Paid 85% deposit at Bradis Gun's in Camby. Unknown amount of wait time.
Day 2 - Thursday, 4/19/2012
Gun was in stock ready to pick up at Bradis!!!
Took it to parents' country house in Lebanon area and fired 70 flaw free 115gr Federal FMJ Brass (factory) through the gun with 0 flaws, and it's freakin' accurate. I wish I would've shot all 100 rounds I had on me through this - but I also got a new Sig P229R
Day 3 - Friday, 4/20/2012
Fired 7 rounds of 135ger Federal Hydra-Shok with no failures or feed issues. Up to 77 rounds now and still no present wear or tear internally or externally. The issue seen elsewhere where people report a bent guide rod is still staying away for right now at least!
Let me first say, I love it. See the picture below to see that mine doesn't seem to have the rough look in the chamber where the firing pin comes out. I've seen somebody's M&P9 Shield with some wear in that area. I also want to add for all the debbie downers on the integral safety: GET OVER IT! It's a 1911 style safety. I can engage it just as easily as I did on my 1911, and disengage it even easier than I could on my 1911. Albeit small, it's very functional. It just takes a swift swipe of the thumb downward to disengage. And it's not that hard.
Day 1 - Monday, 4/16/2012
Paid 85% deposit at Bradis Gun's in Camby. Unknown amount of wait time.
Day 2 - Thursday, 4/19/2012
Gun was in stock ready to pick up at Bradis!!!
Took it to parents' country house in Lebanon area and fired 70 flaw free 115gr Federal FMJ Brass (factory) through the gun with 0 flaws, and it's freakin' accurate. I wish I would've shot all 100 rounds I had on me through this - but I also got a new Sig P229R
Day 3 - Friday, 4/20/2012
Fired 7 rounds of 135ger Federal Hydra-Shok with no failures or feed issues. Up to 77 rounds now and still no present wear or tear internally or externally. The issue seen elsewhere where people report a bent guide rod is still staying away for right now at least!
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