ReluctantDecoy
NES Member
I'll give S&W and the Shield credit for introducing a new generation of gun owners to concealed carry. It was a good stepping stone for me as my first gun I bought myself. It was small enough to cut my teeth on conceal carry without worrying all the time if I was printing, yet still was 9mm. It was also affordable, so another good point of entry for first time gun owners. I have since matriculated to wanting larger carry pistols, but the Shield was a good first gun for me. Learning on such a small snappy gun only made shooting larger guns easier. It also ate everything I put into it, so there's a +1 for reliability.
That said, the grip is terrible. Like an oval that comes to sharp points at the front and back strap. The original stock triggers sucked too, but I suppose you can't expect a high grade trigger on a gun that can be had for $250. or less.
That said, the grip is terrible. Like an oval that comes to sharp points at the front and back strap. The original stock triggers sucked too, but I suppose you can't expect a high grade trigger on a gun that can be had for $250. or less.