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Posted: 4/18/2016 10:45:57 PM EDT
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Great gun at a great price.
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Posted: 4/18/2016 11:02:12 PM EDT
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I have a 27, two 19's, and a 26.
I still carry me shield sometimes in the summer. It pocket carries well. I usually carry the 19 though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:07:56 PM EDT
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I shot approx. 100 rounds through it over lunch today. About half of those were my reloads (115 grain speer gold dots). The other half were Winchester white box 115 grain FMJs.
I'm extremely impressed with how well it shot. I was a bit apprehensive due to the unfamiliar ergonomics as well as the incredible spring strength. But it shot fine, was soda can accurate out to about 10 yards and appeared to shoot a bit high at 25 yards. I had one bobble where the slide did not lock to the rear (only happened once, could have been my thumbs in the way). And I had one failure to fire, but that was my reload....I'll take the hit on that one (primer was hit, but no ignition....was a good deep primer strike). I pocket carried the pistol all day loaded with the flush mag. I carried the pistol in my desantis pocket holster. I forgot the pistol was there...the weight difference between the G26 and the Shield, to me, is significant. I'm going to have a difficult time justifying keeping the G26 around, since it was my primary pocket CCW. Lastly, I prefer the Shield's stock sights over the Glock factory sights. I think I'll upgrade the sights on all my CCW tools to either Trijicon or Big Dot sights. Again, I appreciate yalls feedback on this. If all the Smith M&P series shoot and carry as well as the Shield, my Glock collection might be ready to move. Does Smith and Wesson make a competitor to the Glock 19 (similar dimensions)? Thanks! |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:11:58 PM EDT
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A Shield for $300 is like the Ruger LCP for $199...even if you don't want it, buy it. This but you really want eh 43. You just don't know it. FFS, it's like a virus with you people Actually I shot and handled one before the 43 existed. I "settled" for a PM9. The 43 came out after I bought my now ex-wife a 42. My 43 is just right for me Like other posters mentioned the Shield is too tall for me and doesn't fit my hand quite right. What I said was tongue in cheek and somebody needs a calibration check on their sarcasm meter. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:35:56 PM EDT
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I shot approx. 100 rounds through it over lunch today. About half of those were my reloads (115 grain speer gold dots). The other half were Winchester white box 115 grain FMJs. I'm extremely impressed with how well it shot. I was a bit apprehensive due to the unfamiliar ergonomics as well as the incredible spring strength. But it shot fine, was soda can accurate out to about 10 yards and appeared to shoot a bit high at 25 yards. I had one bobble where the slide did not lock to the rear (only happened once, could have been my thumbs in the way). And I had one failure to fire, but that was my reload....I'll take the hit on that one (primer was hit, but no ignition....was a good deep primer strike). I pocket carried the pistol all day loaded with the flush mag. I carried the pistol in my desantis pocket holster. I forgot the pistol was there...the weight difference between the G26 and the Shield, to me, is significant. I'm going to have a difficult time justifying keeping the G26 around, since it was my primary pocket CCW. Lastly, I prefer the Shield's stock sights over the Glock factory sights. I think I'll upgrade the sights on all my CCW tools to either Trijicon or Big Dot sights. Again, I appreciate yalls feedback on this. If all the Smith M&P series shoot and carry as well as the Shield, my Glock collection might be ready to move. Does Smith and Wesson make a competitor to the Glock 19 (similar dimensions)? Thanks!  There is no M&P in the G19 dimensions, the closest thing to it may be the M&P9c which is in between the G19 and G26 with a 12 round capacity. Stick a 17 round mag in it and you may get what you're looking for. I would see about renting one first before you start thinking of getting one though.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:41:08 PM EDT
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You do know S&W is running a rebate program for those guns, right?
edit - for military. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:41:50 PM EDT
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Yes. Do it. I got one for the same price last year, mine was divinely blessed by Jesus 
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:43:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: From my experience, only the Shield is worth it. Everything else in the M&P lineup needs a new trigger and sear Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I guess if you are incompetent, that is true. Or if you are handy, 20 minutes with some work and Burwells instructions gets you a 5 lb pull. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:48:17 PM EDT
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I guess if you are incompetent, that is true. Or if you are handy, 20 minutes with some work and Burwells instructions gets you a 5 lb pull. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I guess if you are incompetent, that is true. Or if you are handy, 20 minutes with some work and Burwells instructions gets you a 5 lb pull. 
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Posted: 4/19/2016 11:07:55 PM EDT
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Hey, you're the one complaining that the gun needs $100+ worth of parts when it just needs one beertime's worth of mods.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 11:12:42 PM EDT
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Hey, you're the one complaining that the gun needs $100+ worth of parts when it just needs one beertime's worth of mods. Whatever, YMMV. We're done here. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 11:50:38 PM EDT
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I got one for the same price last year, mine was divinely blessed by Jesus http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/superdavarfcom/3CCA8545-7CFA-497E-BC96-10B6D59066CB.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yes. Do it. I got one for the same price last year, mine was divinely blessed by Jesus http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/superdavarfcom/3CCA8545-7CFA-497E-BC96-10B6D59066CB.jpg Awesome! I haven't checked my paperwork to see which deciple qa/qc'd mine....I will check. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 11:55:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm the one complaining? How about you're the one being argumentative and pointing fingers while there are countless threads of people saying get the Apex to these questions yet I'm the "only" one. Seriously? lol, "okay." Whatever, YMMV. We're done here. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Hey, you're the one complaining that the gun needs $100+ worth of parts when it just needs one beertime's worth of mods. Whatever, YMMV. We're done here. I see a lot of helpless people with the same whining in your original post. It's really not that big of a deal, and it doesn't require $100+ in parts. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 3:35:50 AM EDT
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I see a lot of helpless people with the same whining in your original post. It's really not that big of a deal, and it doesn't require $100+ in parts. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hey, you're the one complaining that the gun needs $100+ worth of parts when it just needs one beertime's worth of mods. Whatever, YMMV. We're done here. I see a lot of helpless people with the same whining in your original post. It's really not that big of a deal, and it doesn't require $100+ in parts. "click" |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 3:45:54 AM EDT
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Has anyone tried the TLR-6 for it? Looks interesting but I'm not sure about a pocket holster for it.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:36:29 AM EDT
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I used to carry a single stack 9, but switched to a 26 for the extra capacity. Although the single stack is kind of a safe queen now I will still keep it around. A $300 Shield is something I would do if I had the extra money.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:38:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:No it isn't whining. It's called problem solving in a different way that isn't YOUR WAY. Get over it and yourself. Critical thinking fail, you have it. Now go be miserable somewhere else if the only thing you can do is insult people because it isn't your retarded way or the highway. "click" Your exact words were that the M&P line except the Shield "needs a new trigger and sear". That is simply incorrect. Sorry this truth is so hard for you. Why don't you keep me on ignore so you can enjoy the echo chamber? I find it highly amusing to read that you think I said you were the "only" person. That word never appears in my posts. It's hilarious how you get indignant over statements you manufactured yourself.  |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:44:20 AM EDT
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Your exact words were that the M&P line except the Shield "needs a new trigger and sear". That is simply incorrect. Sorry this truth is so hard for you. Why don't you keep me on ignore so you can enjoy the echo chamber? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:No it isn't whining. It's called problem solving in a different way that isn't YOUR WAY. Get over it and yourself. Critical thinking fail, you have it. Now go be miserable somewhere else if the only thing you can do is insult people because it isn't your retarded way or the highway.
"click" Your exact words were that the M&P line except the Shield "needs a new trigger and sear". That is simply incorrect. Sorry this truth is so hard for you. Why don't you keep me on ignore so you can enjoy the echo chamber? Remember, I'm not the one looking to pick a fight, that is all you. My original post about this is what's bothering you. Again, I am not the only one who mentions this while you're the first to mention a shade tree job. But in your mind everyone else is wrong but you when actually it is you going against the grain here. Let it go already. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:45:25 AM EDT
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Hope you enjoy it. I've tried both the 9mm and .40 variety having owned one of each in the past. I found I liked a couple other slimline carry options better overall so moved the Shield along twice.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:47:02 AM EDT
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From my experience, only the Shield is worth it. Everything else in the M&P lineup needs a new trigger and sear There is no M&P in the G19 dimensions, the closest thing to it may be the M&P9c which is in between the G19 and G26 with a 12 round capacity. Stick a 17 round mag in it and you may get what you're looking for. I would see about renting one first before you start thinking of getting one though.
I have FIVE M&Ps, only one of which have I done trigger work on. And that didn't "need" it. I just did it for personal preference. They all went "bang" when I pulled the trigger, and shot to point of aim. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:48:36 AM EDT
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If you're looking for a nice and comfortable holster for it check this one out. Someone recommended it to me on here and I've had it for a few weeks and love it
http://aliengearholsters.com/sw-mp-shield-9mm-alien-gear-cloak-tuck-3-0-iwb-holster-inside-the-waistband.html |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:49:13 AM EDT
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Friend of mine has one said it was GTG right from the box.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:49:58 AM EDT
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Even if you don't like it, it's an easy resale at $300.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 9:57:00 AM EDT
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I really like my Shield 9 (safety)
However, mine will not run that old Russian copper washed stuff... at all Runs everything else like a champ |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:01:00 AM EDT
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I have FIVE M&Ps, only one of which have I done trigger work on. And that didn't "need" it. I just did it for personal preference. They all went "bang" when I pulled the trigger, and shot to point of aim. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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From my experience, only the Shield is worth it. Everything else in the M&P lineup needs a new trigger and sear There is no M&P in the G19 dimensions, the closest thing to it may be the M&P9c which is in between the G19 and G26 with a 12 round capacity. Stick a 17 round mag in it and you may get what you're looking for. I would see about renting one first before you start thinking of getting one though.
I have FIVE M&Ps, only one of which have I done trigger work on. And that didn't "need" it. I just did it for personal preference. They all went "bang" when I pulled the trigger, and shot to point of aim.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:07:21 AM EDT
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Fo like you've never Fo'ed before |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:12:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, what's hard for you to understand is your own ignorance. Remember, I'm not the one looking to pick a fight, that is all you. My original post about this is what's bothering you. Again, I am not the only one who mentions this while you're the first to mention a shade tree job. But in your mind everyone else is wrong but you when actually it is you going against the grain here. Let it go already. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted:No it isn't whining. It's called problem solving in a different way that isn't YOUR WAY. Get over it and yourself. Critical thinking fail, you have it. Now go be miserable somewhere else if the only thing you can do is insult people because it isn't your retarded way or the highway. "click" Your exact words were that the M&P line except the Shield "needs a new trigger and sear". That is simply incorrect. Sorry this truth is so hard for you. Why don't you keep me on ignore so you can enjoy the echo chamber? Remember, I'm not the one looking to pick a fight, that is all you. My original post about this is what's bothering you. Again, I am not the only one who mentions this while you're the first to mention a shade tree job. But in your mind everyone else is wrong but you when actually it is you going against the grain here. Let it go already. This is a message board where ideas are exchanged. If I see something silly, I'm going to call it out. btw, I thought "we're done here" like three posts ago? |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:12:32 AM EDT
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I don't like sponge triggers but for those that do, I don't judge. I'm just speaking from general experience
It's not about what you like. It's about what works for the masses. I certainly have my own preferences for the pull and feel of triggers. But "sponge triggers" don't stop me from better-than pie plate accuracy at defensive pistol ranges while moving, under stress, etc. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:14:13 AM EDT
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This is a message board where ideas are exchanged. If I see something silly, I'm going to call it out. btw, I thought "we're done here" like three posts ago?
Now don't go and hold him to his words. He's not done educating us unskilled, and ignorant neophytes yet.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:14:52 AM EDT
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You made a good buy OP.
My 40 Shield runs great, but the feed ramp needed a little polishing before it would accept Federal Hy-Shok hollowpoints properly. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:16:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't like sponge triggers but for those that do, I don't judge. I'm just speaking from general experience Sponginess comes mainly from the large lawyer lip on the sear. And also from the suboptimal radius on the striker plunger safety. fuckin quotes. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:16:29 AM EDT
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FO - good gun for the $$
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:19:07 AM EDT
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lol, you two are full of it. And congrats on derailing this thread
I am out, have at it. And another click. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:27:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Now don't go and hold him to his words. He's not done educating us unskilled, and ignorant neophytes yet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This is a message board where ideas are exchanged. If I see something silly, I'm going to call it out. btw, I thought "we're done here" like three posts ago? Now don't go and hold him to his words. He's not done educating us unskilled, and ignorant neophytes yet. I'm enjoying my free college education! |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:45:54 AM EDT
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lol, you two are full of it. And congrats on derailing this thread
I am out, have at it. And another click. 
"Derailing" eh? And here I was thinking that my posts stating how happy I've been with my Shield and four other M&Ps, was maybe somehow contributing to the OP's inquiry about S&Ws, and Shields in particular. As well as countering your implication that M&P triggers are unusable in general. Teach me the error of my ways oh Jedi Master. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:48:19 AM EDT
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The rebate doesn't include Shields. Sorry!
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:48:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A Shield for $300 is like the Ruger LCP for $199...even if you don't want it, buy it. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:53:54 AM EDT
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I thought the stock trigger on the Shield kind of sucked when I shot it.
I doubt I'd buy one, even at 300 dollars, especially if I already owned a G26 that I liked (which I do). I wasn't super whelmed with the G43 either. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 10:57:48 AM EDT
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I went from a Glock 26 to a Shield. Do it. No you didn't. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:05:26 PM EDT
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If you're looking for a nice and comfortable holster for it check this one out. Someone recommended it to me on here and I've had it for a few weeks and love it http://aliengearholsters.com/sw-mp-shield-9mm-alien-gear-cloak-tuck-3-0-iwb-holster-inside-the-waistband.html Thanks! Am certainly in the market for something like that. I'm also considering a kydex appendix carry holster as well. Again, thanks! |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:07:25 PM EDT
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The rebate doesn't include Shields. Sorry! No worries! The PX has a sign that reads $50 rebate on Smith and Wesson pistols. I thought I was going to get it for $250! |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:23:14 PM EDT
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Shield is awesome. Apex'd mine and it's even awesomer.
My Shield, and all other handguns, are no safety, but I have a p238 for pocket carry. I don't think it's a big deal. Pocket carry = thumb safety, all other carry = none. Pretty simple. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:25:18 PM EDT
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lol, you two are full of it. And congrats on derailing this thread
I am out, have at it. And another click. Full of WHAT, exactly? I own an M&P 9 and a Shield, NEITHER of which "need" Apex anything. Both are perfectly serviceable, as they come from the factory, regardless of your trigger preferences. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:28:29 PM EDT
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It's not even how the guns look, it's the slavish devotion to a single brand as the One True Way™. Maybe less like a virus, and more like Jehovah's Witnesses. In any case.. OP is winning. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's true. Glock addicts definitely suffer from an addiction to fugly ass guns. 
It's not even how the guns look, it's the slavish devotion to a single brand as the One True Way™. Maybe less like a virus, and more like Jehovah's Witnesses. In any case.. OP is winning. Excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about glock safe action automatic pistols? |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:30:26 PM EDT
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OP, how are your pocket carrying that thing? What kind of pants are you wearing?
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:31:19 PM EDT
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Shield is awesome. Apex'd mine and it's even awesomer. My Shield, and all other handguns, are no safety, but I have a p238 for pocket carry. I don't think it's a big deal. Pocket carry = thumb safety, all other carry = none. Pretty simple. Meh... I've pocket carried my Kahr CW380 hundreds of times. The "safety" is the stoopid-long trigger-pull. 
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:32:17 PM EDT
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Do they have the magazine safety?
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:33:27 PM EDT
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Do they have the magazine safety? I don't think any of them do. When I ordered mine I don't remember magazine safeties even being an option. Then again, I was never given an option about the manual safety either, which makes me think that I got what Quantico Tactical had in stock, and a different seller might have had something else entirely. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:33:55 PM EDT
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Excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about glock safe action automatic pistols? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's true. Glock addicts definitely suffer from an addiction to fugly ass guns.
It's not even how the guns look, it's the slavish devotion to a single brand as the One True Way™. Maybe less like a virus, and more like Jehovah's Witnesses. In any case.. OP is winning. Excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about glock safe action automatic pistols?
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:34:14 PM EDT
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This thread is relevant to my interest as I'm in the market for a Shield 9. Shot one last weekend and I will have one.
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