Posted: 7/30/2017 3:42:41 PM EDT
No not the big arf discussion/debate 9v45. Just one particular comparison. The S&W Shield. The 9 holds only one more round and is almost the same size overall. We are only talking about the Shield if you were going to CCW one. I am sure there are quite a few here with a Shield or two since the big rebate. So which do you pick. |
| I went 45acp for the Shield since it's about the same mag capacity, might as well go with the larger round. It's a better gun compared to the 9mm version also, better trigger, better grip. Of course then again that rough grip texture isn't the best against bare skin. So if you plan on carrying it under just a T-shirt, then the 9mm might be better with it's smoother grips. Or you can take some sandpaper to the 45's grips to knock down some of that aggressive texture. |
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No not the big arf discussion/debate 9v45. Just one particular comparison. The S&W Shield. The 9 holds only one more round and is almost the same size overall. We are only talking about the Shield if you were going to CCW one. I am sure there are quite a few here with a Shield or two since the big rebate. So which do you pick. 9mm. Cheaper to shoot. Higher capacity. If on target, then equal stopping power. |
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I've got a Shield 9, but if I had it to do over again, I think I'd go with the 45. With most of the places I go, I'm even comfortable with the capacity of a J-frame, so the capacity of the 45 would be plenty for me.
I've never shot the 45, but the people I know who have them say that the recoil difference is negligible and the way the 45 feels in-hand is much superior and negates any perceived recoil difference, anyway. Haven't ever heard anyone say that they wish they had the 9 instead. Additionally, if you really think that the capacity difference is going to be an issue for you in the places you go, you probably need to be looking at something other than a single-stack, anyway. Bottom line, though - either one is a good choice. |
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The rebate drew me in. I know it is a good pistol and I was already thinking on a 43 to replace my 27... So I got the 9mm for work. Then the price was still too good so I got the 45 because I like 45...
So now I've carried both at 4 iwb. The stippling is different. There is more stippling on the 45 and it is chafing my back. I guess I can fix it but it is sharp. And the 45 is slightly larger. Recoil seems about the same. 9mm was shooting way left out of the box, the 45 was right on. |
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MagGuts brings the Shield to 10+1. Argument over. 
Tomac |
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For duty use where penetrating barriers will be a larger concern. 9x19. For self defense, .45ACP so long as it's not smaller than a compact. If you want a carry piece that's sub compact or micro in size, go back to 9x19. I still carry 9mm. |