Posted on 06/19/2014 6:37:23 PM PDT by servo1969
Smith & Wesson Corp. is now offering versions of its popular M&P Shield™ pistol in both 9mm and .40 S&W without the single-sided thumb safety. Brought to market after numerous requests from private citizens, law enforcement professionals and firearm retailers, the new models retain original design features that have helped to solidify the M&P Shield’s reputation in the marketplace as a reliable, accurate self-defense firearm. Whether deployed as a backup sidearm for police personnel, a deep concealment pistol for plain-clothes officers or an every-day firearm for concealed carry permit holders, the M&P Shield has been met with wide approval.
The M&P Shield is shipped with both an extended and flat magazine offering consumers the ability to customize the length of the grip. The 9mm M&P Shield offers an 8+1 or 7+1 magazine capacity while the .40 S&W M&P Shield is standard with either a 7+1 or 6+1 magazine capacity. Both the 9mm and .40 S&W M&P Shield carry an MSRP of $449 and are backed by Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service policy. Where prohibited, state compliant models of the M&P Shield with no thumb safety are also available.
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Very accurate. Amazing, actually.
Make the shotgun an 18 inch barrel model. If it is an auto or pump make sure you get the extended mag.
Although a side by side double only has two immediate shots, it is around 3 inches shorter than a pump or auto with the same length barrel making it a bit handier to use inside.
The intimidation factor would have to be very high looking at those big holes in the barrel.
I open carry typically so I don’t much worry about the conceal ability of handguns. I’d say it all depends on the size of your hand and what’s comfortable to shoot. I suggest going to a gun range and renting several till you find the one that feels right.
For home defense a pump shotgun is fine. Unless you have young kids, in which case I’d stick to a handgun kept in a quickly accessible safe.
Shooting at sandpits, the rain brings all the lead to the surface. After shooting, I would collect lead for the next casting session. So lead was free, cases last forever(just about), bullseye powder goes a long way. My main expense was primers. I was loading 38s for cheaper than 22s. And that was back in the 70s.
I better head to a sandpit in the morning. We’ve gotten about six inches of rain since Sunday!
Civilization has taken over. I went to one of the sandpit lakes where I used to shoot and there were townhouses all the way around the lake. Not the same having to go to a shooting range.
Same thing happening in NW Minnesota where we thought it would always be ‘wilderness’.
Way back when a friend of mine brought over his then brand new Glock 21 (right after they were introduced). Every time I drew it from the holster I wiped off the non-existent thumb safety. Muscle memory is a strong reflex. My Colt Gold Cup still shot better (just barely) even though it didn’t have as many rounds.
The perfect carry gun? Mine is a Ruger LCR .357 in a DeSantis SuperFly pocket holster loaded with 5 x .38 SPL. +P Speer 135gr. Gold Dot Short Barrel hollow points. Wearing my fashionable baggies I am dressed for peace but armed for trouble and you would never know that I am carrying in my right front pocket unless I showed you.
The LCR has absolutely THE BEST double action trigger stroke of ANY revolver I have ever fired - and I have fired a LOT of revolvers since 1976. Install a Hi-Viz green fiber optic front sight or a green Meprolight night sight and you are ready to go. I used to believe that Crimson Trace Lasers were a gimmick until I tried one. They pretty much make you ready for anything.
Check out the Stoeger “Double Defense” 12 bore. Double barrels, Picatinny rails on top (for a red dot) and on bottom (for a light) with a single trigger, tang-mounted safety, 20” ported barrels, green fiber optic sight, and internal hammers. Somebody REALLY knew what they were doing when they designed this one!
I got it too.
I have a Kahr when I want no safety, the Shield when I do.
My wife prefers the Kahr, but wants the safety.
She likes the feel of my Airweight but the recoil is too hard on her arm. Too bad, I’ve got some 158 grain +P hollow points that go bang quite well. But in that little gun it does feel somewhat like a cannon.
First, *how* do you intend to CC? Shoulder, hip level, ankle, other?
Second, I am a big fan of “hammerless” pistols, that are less likely to catch on clothing because they have no exposed trigger spur and a fairly smooth body. They are common these days.
Third, my own personal bugaboo is that, if I’m carrying a gun, I also carry a sheath knife, whose tactical use is complementary to a gun. Optimally, quick draw.
Multiple family members in my house us the m&pc for our primary ccw. We all prefer the thumb slide safety. When I bought the third, I had to be patient because the models being carried were all without the added safety.
It’s all personal choice.
Thanks. I’m thinking hip as I’m out exercising - mostly brisk walking at this point - something I can reach from under an untucked T-shirt or sweatshirt. Maybe carry in the side pocket of fleece sweats or shorts I usually wear, no holster? Only concern might be it getting snagged in the pocket when retrieving.
If you practice at removing the weapon from your pocket with your thumb on top of the hammer you will not have any issues at snagging the hammer on your clothing. I’ve been doing it that way for 46 years and never had a problem. Trigger finger alongside the trigger, three fingers around the grips and your thumb goes on top of the hammer. When you still have the barrel pointed down, bring the hammer back to full cock position, then put your index finger inside the trigger guard.
exactly..Glock changed the game..i own 3, amazing weapons.
To me, someone that needs the comfort of a trigger safety, is afraid of the gun, and probably shouldnt carry one.
Remember that everything is situational. For example, if stray dogs are a concern, pepper spray is good. Coyotes, you need a gun. Far away ambush attackers, a gun.
Lots of concealment so they are very close when they attack, a knife (because of the Tueller distance, which for civilians not expecting an attack is much greater than for police expecting an attack.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tueller_Drill
Another tactical tip is that when going around corners, do not go tight to the corner like they do on TV and in the movies. Instead go wide around the corner, which lets you see an attacker waiting to nail you a lot sooner than he can see you.
Yet another weapon you might consider is a telescoping baton, either tube or spring. They come in several sizes, from slightly larger than palm size, and can pack one heck of a wallop.
Decent wheel gun, crappy grips.
Yep. Replaced with Hogue grips. But, I like to put on the pretty ones, once in a while.
;-)
They handle well with finger groove grips. {:0)
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