New 9mm carry

[mattyd]

I have purchased the LC9s and love it. It has a great trigger with good reset. I changed the sights to Fire sights and added the crimson trace laserguard. This is very thin, compact and easy to carry. Holsters and magazines are easy to find. I was surprised how accurate it was when I took it to the range. I looked at the shield but like the size and the trigger of the LC9s better. I liked it well enough that I bought a second one for my wife. Good luck with you decision.

Great idea regardless of gun purchased.
I think they have their bugs worked out of most of these models by now. I always hate to be a buyer too early in a new generation of gun but do it every now and then. Had to send a few back to the factory for tweeking. Always ends up satsifactory. I prefer the Shield and read where they are coming out with a version without a safety here before long.

 

[gregkl]

Great idea regardless of gun purchased.
I think they have their bugs worked out of most of these models by now. I always hate to be a buyer too early in a new generation of gun but do it every now and then. Had to send a few back to the factory for tweeking. Always ends up satsifactory. I prefer the Shield and read where they are coming out with a version without a safety here before long.

Already out. If you don't care, be on the lookout for people dumping their safety equipped models to buy a non-safety version. You may be able to get a deal.

Then just leave the safety off. Voila' just like not having a safety!

 

[Gluemanz28]

Thats what I do, safety off and one in the pipe. I have the Shield in 40 with an Apex trigger kit in it that I carry everyday. I added TFO sights on it and love the gun. It is a little heavy but it will remain my EDC unless Glock comes out with a single stack 9mm like I heard they are.

 

[gregkl]

Thats what I do, safety off and one in the pipe. I have the Shield in 40 with an Apex trigger kit in it that I carry everyday. I added TFO sights on it and love the gun. It is a little heavy but it will remain my EDC unless Glock comes out with a single stack 9mm like I heard they are.

Yeah, I like mine. I got the Apex kit and for some reason I also got the trigger with the other parts when I ordered it from Amazon. Either they sent the wrong kit or they are very generous, lol.

The thing I like about the Shield is that I actually like shooting it. I can't say that about other smaller pistols.

 

[Tynimiller]

The Shield and the LC9 (now the LC9s) get a lot of love in the range rentals as well as purchases in the gun shop I work at part time. The Shield trigger leaves a lot to be desired for many but it easily beats the LC9.....however now that Ruger released the LC9s....the trigger on the Ruger wins for most hands down. However, a few things about the Shield still shine and we move as many as 3 or 4 shields a week in the shop compared to maybe 1 or 2 LC9s. I think it has a lot to do with the fact the M&P ergos simply fill the palm better for most people and the gun feels more of a natural extension compared to the Ruger for most. I personally love the Ruger more and would probably buy one of them, but both are solid compact single stack 9's from reputable companies and you can't go wrong. Shoot both and make the decision!

 

[Leo]

Already out. If you don't care, be on the lookout for people dumping their safety equipped models to buy a non-safety version. You may be able to get a deal.

Then just leave the safety off. Voila' just like not having a safety!

Having grown up with revolvers and 1911's and Browning high power pistols, what is the big deal about desiring no safety?

 

[searpinski]

I had bad luck with two ruger LCPs and will not get another one of their handguns. I have and love a shield. I would like to have and love a VP9, but that's slightly larger.

 

[NyleRN]

No love for a hammer fired gun?

 

[cedartop]

No love for a hammer fired gun?

Sure. I like my CZ. My two hammer fired Rugers however not so much. Especially the LC9 we got for my wife.

 

[Sniper 79]

Trigger sucked. Went with Sig 938

 

[gregkl]

Having grown up with revolvers and 1911's and Browning high power pistols, what is the big deal about desiring no safety?

Not sure why some are insistent on not having a safety. I guess if most of your handguns do not have a safety and you are not used to thumbing a safety on and off, then it makes sense to not buy handguns with a thumb safety to stay consistent.

I am used to thumbing a safety so it's not a deal breaker for me.

 

[NyleRN]

Whatever the action, that determines whether I want an external safety. Striker fired guns don't need them and neither do DA/SA guns. Basically a SAO pistol is the time I want an external safety

 

[bmiley1963]

I love my LC9. My EDC. The one gun that pulls up perfectly sighted every time I unholster it. Just fits naturally in my hand.

 

[dyerwatcher]

I used to carry a 45 ACP. I now carry a 9mm ( Still a 1911). 10 +1 and my accuracy improved on follow up shots.

 

[bonnellt]

I looked at it and bought the springfield xds