S&W Shield Review

[MilitaryArms]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afJ16huA8wA

 

[RBrianHarless]

Really cool! Don't like the thumb safety though. That would be my only complaint.

 

[MilitaryArms]

Works for me in several different browsers. Perhaps try closing your browser and reopening it. Be sure you have Flash installed too.

 

[HICKMAN]

Really cool! Don't like the thumb safety though. That would be my only complaint.

you won't even notice it.

 

[HICKMAN]

another great video!

 

[esrice]

Very nice!

 

[Oliver]

you won't even notice it.

Nice review!
That's what is keeping me from buying one. I wouldn't even notice that I had moved it when it's time to defend my life; especially since I'm not willing to train with one every time as mentioned in the review. I'm not dogging the gun, as it seems to be nearly a perfect fit for many, just one feature that I don't like.

 

[APB]

Great review. I actually like the fact that it has the thumb safety and feel more comfortable carrying with a round in the chamber.

 

[lowendgenerator]

Great review. Very informative, especially about the extended mag spacer slipping. Subbed the channel.

 

[Fordtough25]

Great video! That shield looks like a good smallish piece.

 

[MilitaryArms]

Great review. Very informative, especially about the extended mag spacer slipping. Subbed the channel.

Thanks for the sub.

 

[steveg26]

I need to buy one. I hope there are alot at the next 1500.

 

[dhw9am]

I need the thumb safety

I have a new sheild. I think it is a great pistol. So far, I have had no issues
with it.
IN MY OPINION, this pistol has a light trigger pull. I feel much better when I carry it with the safety on. I practice moving the safety to the fire position,
as I remove it from the holster.
Don't think twice about carrying my Kel-Tec in my pocket holster, because
the trigger is long and hard.
Just my thoughts.

 

[pokersamurai]

Another excellent review, as always. I'm still debating between the Shield and the Springfield XDS for a smaller carry gun.

 

[daddymikey1975]

That's an awesome and thorough review. Very well thought out.

I'm wondering how the shield would compare to the Kel Tec PF9 ? (size and operation/reliability) in real world tests... the Kahr is a bad ass gun too (the one you had in the review)

 

[WestSider]

Great video!

 

[BoilerWes]

Excellent review!

What shops in the Indy area have them in stock?

 

[DeathWish]

Awesome Review, cant wait to pick one up!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Question about you shooting this:

More than a few shots showed you shooting this pistol from the front.

I noticed that after almost every shot, you re-adjusted your grip a bit. Is this something you're conscious of or is it merely a result of shooting a thin 19oz 9mm pistol?

Please don't take that as a "knock" on your grip or anything - I just really am curious if it's a result of the recoil.

Thanks,

-J-

 

[MilitaryArms]

Question about you shooting this:

More than a few shots showed you shooting this pistol from the front.

Is this a question or an observation?

I noticed that after almost every shot, you re-adjusted your grip a bit. Is this something you're conscious of or is it merely a result of shooting a thin 19oz 9mm pistol?

It has to do with the small grip frame and the S&B ammo I was shooting which is on the warmer side of 9mm loads. My off-hand did move when I fired so I would readjust it.

If you watch the muzzle, it does have an abrupt recoil (as one would expect) however you don't see a bunch of muzzle climb.