Shield 9mm vs m&p 2.0 compact ccw - Page 1

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Shield 9mm vs m&p 2.0 compact ccw

Posted: 10/12/2017 2:25:48 PM EDT

What would you choose to carry? I’ve had a performance center shield in 9mm in the past and thinking of getting another one but the m&p 2.0 compact has sparked my interest. I have normal size hands and I always dress causal when it comes to carrying. Which would you personally choose and why?

Posted: 10/12/2017 2:35:42 PM EDT

[#1]

I've been carrying a Shield for the last few years, and have a 2.0 Compact on the way. Mag capacity seals the deal, as far as I'm concerned.

Posted: 10/12/2017 3:34:35 PM EDT

[#2]

I carry a Shield and just got a 2.0C a couple days ago, won't get to shoot it until this weekend but it appears to be a viable competitor. It feels a decent amount heavier than my G19 though, the slide feels bulkier.

Posted: 10/12/2017 3:50:19 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a Glock 19 and Shield 9.

I can carry the Shield effortlessly, and much better concealed (required for work) so I wear it often.

The Glock 19 is a good gun, (about same size a M&P 2.0 Compact) but thicker and longer so not as easy to hide.

I have three of the M&P 9mm so I hope the 2.0 compact will be a hit... (it would be nice to retire / resell the Glock)...

S&W just points and fits SO much better for me than any of the Glocks with the extreme wrist rake...

Posted: 10/12/2017 3:54:47 PM EDT

[#4]

If you only dress casual then get the 2.0 compact for sure. Only reason for compromising with a smaller handgun is for dress/concealability and if those are not concerns for you then go for the compact.

Posted: 10/12/2017 4:17:19 PM EDT

[#5]

For my frame and hand size, I think the OG 9c is a good compromise. Maybe for you too?

Posted: 10/12/2017 4:37:56 PM EDT

[#6]

Honestly if you're only going to use the 15 round mags the 2.0 Compact. If you think you'll use the spacers for the 17 round mags then I'd just get a full size.

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:13:57 PM EDT

[#7]

they fill different roles, shield is more deep concealment than the new compact.

Posted: 10/12/2017 8:32:43 PM EDT

[#8]

Thanks for th replies fellas. Yea I mean I loved my shield when I had it so I guess it’s hard to beat something that’s been proven to be good to me.

Posted: 10/12/2017 8:37:33 PM EDT

[#9]

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Honestly if you're only going to use the 15 round mags the 2.0 Compact. If you think you'll use the spacers for the 17 round mags then I'd just get a full size.

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Why wouldn’t you carry with the 15 round mag in the gun and use the 17 round mag, with the spacer, as your back up?

Posted: 10/12/2017 11:26:12 PM EDT

[#10]

I would advise skipping those spacers for carry. They look nice and feel good but they just sort of loosely slide on the mag and shift up and down, they don't lock on. They are fine for the range but for carry I would just carry a 17 round as a backup without the spacer.

Posted: 10/13/2017 12:04:48 AM EDT

[#11]

I don't have a shield or the compact yet. I carry a G19 and I am working on getting a M&P 9mm compact. When I do the G19 will be sold or put away or parted out. I like having more rounds. If I had to go to a shield I would. I wouldn't want to. I would rather have more rounds. Two different needs too.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Shield 9mm vs m&p 2.0 compact ccw

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