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millsusaf · Sep 24, 2012

Hillside Shooting Sports had one on the shelf Saturday when I was there.

indyjohn · Sep 24, 2012

indybuell said:
Single Stack Mag. So, it's overall thinner then the compact. If you want more rounds though, the compact is a pretty sweet gun.

This is precisely why OkieGirl wants one. She likes her 9c but it doesn't CC very well on her girlish frame. She is considering the Kahr CW9 since the Shield is scarce.

millsusaf · Sep 24, 2012

indyjohn555 said:
This is precisely why OkieGirl wants one. She likes her 9c but it doesn't CC very well on her girlish frame. She is considering the Kahr CW9 since the Shield is scarce.

I have carried a CW9 for several years and they are awesome. They are slim and light. I would recommend it.

wagyu52 · Sep 24, 2012

Got one today at Gander Mountain in Lafayette, :rockwoot:

I think they still have some. Paid $480 with the tax, more than what I wanted to pay but I figured with the high demand it will be a long time before you see them discounted. I ran 50rds through it at home and I can say it was well worth it. Shooting one makes me understand why they are hard to find.

Que · Sep 24, 2012

wagyu52 said:
Got one today at Gander Mountain in Lafayette, I think they still have some. Paid $480 with the tax, more than what I wanted to pay but I figured with the high demand it will be a long time before you see them discounted. I ran 50rds through it at home and I can say it was well worth it. Shooting one makes me understand why they are hard to find.

They are good shooters, aren't they? Watch out for that front sight, it will be gone after about 100 rounds. You should conseder investing in some good sights, soon.

wagyu52 · Sep 24, 2012

Que said:
They are good shooters, aren't they? Watch out for that front sight, it will be gone after about 100 rounds. You should conseder investing in some good sights, soon.

Just what I was thinking, good set of night sights. I have trijicon night sights on 2 of my 1911 and like them, but the XS big dots have always intrigued me. This might be a good pistol to try out a set.

cobber · Sep 24, 2012

Que said:
They are good shooters, aren't they? Watch out for that front sight, it will be gone after about 100 rounds. You should conseder investing in some good sights, soon.

My buddy shot 120 rounds through his new Shield and it hasn't fallen off yet.

I'd better warn him! :):

ultraspec · Sep 25, 2012

indybuell said:
Single Stack Mag. So, it's overall thinner then the compact. If you want more rounds though, the compact is a pretty sweet gun.

Thanks I sure couldnt see any diff

Deputy Dawg · Sep 25, 2012

I put my name on the list last week, at my LGS and he gave me an "about date" of mid December. Said the shipments have been very slow, versus demand.

Que · Sep 25, 2012

cobber said:
My buddy shot 120 rounds through his new Shield and it hasn't fallen off yet.

I'd better warn him!

I've seen it happen on a 9mm and .40 S&W . I can't say it will happen on all of them, but it's not like they come with sights that should be carried on an EDC handgun anyway. I may be getting the big dot sights pretty soon.

code_red · Sep 25, 2012

My boyfriend got lucky and picked one up when they first came out. I'm on a wait list for one. I ended up getting a bersa bp9cc. It's a really great shooter. Lighter trigger than the shield. Long trigger pull with short reset. I might do some comparison pics. I might still pick up a shield when my name comes up.

His front sight did come out. Took longer than 100 rounds. I put some nail polish in it for now. He's planning on getting some night sights for it.

Slapstick · Sep 25, 2012

Que said:
They are good shooters, aren't they? Watch out for that front sight, it will be gone after about 100 rounds. You should conseder investing in some good sights, soon.

Umm....it took me quite a while to get the front sight off of mine and that was with a sight pusher, a hammer and punch and a lot of penetrating oil. Never seen a sight pushed so tight in a dove before and I hope I never see another one. There is no way that sight would have ever fallen off!

Que · Sep 25, 2012

Slapstick said:
Umm....it took me quite a while to get the front sight off of mine and that was with a sight pusher, a hammer and punch and a lot of penetrating oil. Never seen a sight pushed so tight in a dove before and I hope I never see another one. There is no way that sight would have ever fallen off!

I'm talking about the paint or whatever material is used in the stock front sight. I'm not saying not saying front sight post has fallen off.

TTB Yeee · Sep 25, 2012

code_red said:
My boyfriend got lucky and picked one up when they first came out. I'm on a wait list for one. I ended up getting a bersa bp9cc. It's a really great shooter. Lighter trigger than the shield. Long trigger pull with short reset. I might do some comparison pics. I might still pick up a shield when my name comes up.

His front sight did come out. Took longer than 100 rounds. I put some nail polish in it for now. He's planning on getting some night sights for it.

BP9cc was on my list BEFORE the shield came out, but I quickly jumped at the Shield when I found one. The Bersa is still intriguing, especially at their price point.

My front sight is still perfectly fine, but I am going to tear it down and clean it later tonight so I will be sure to check it out.

Amattern · Sep 25, 2012

I have been carrying mine since last friday. Put 50 rounds through it and I have to say I like it. I am not of a fan of the trigger reset though, much to be desired.

xcalibur · Sep 25, 2012

Que said:
I'm talking about the paint or whatever material is used in the stock front sight. I'm not saying not saying front sight post has fallen off.

Yep. Happened to me too. After about 20 shots when it was new one of the white dots popped out of the rear sight. When I got home I took an ice pick and scraped the other side out and filled the front sight hole with a bright red fingernail polish.

The gun is a great shooter indeed.

Slapstick · Sep 25, 2012

Que said:
I'm talking about the paint or whatever material is used in the stock front sight. I'm not saying not saying front sight post has fallen off.

Sorry I misunderstood. Yea the paint falls out them quite often, at least on 2 of the one I have. A touch of white acrylic hobby paint and it's good as new.

lowendgenerator · Sep 25, 2012

Amattern said:
I have been carrying mine since last friday. Put 50 rounds through it and I have to say I like it. I am not of a fan of the trigger reset though, much to be desired.

The trigger reset gets better with a few hundred rounds. I didn't like it either at first, but the more I shot it, the more positive it became.

mdale · Sep 25, 2012

Pick up a 9mm shield last fri. at GM in lafayette. Put 100 round through so far, nice trigger, but have noticed the when put in my holster the slide is pushed back alittle and when removed from the holster is stays back. Anyone else have that?

Que · Sep 25, 2012

mdale said:
Pick up a 9mm shield last fri. at GM in lafayette. Put 100 round through so far, nice trigger, but have noticed the when put in my holster the slide is pushed back alittle and when removed from the holster is stays back. Anyone else have that?

I've never experienced that. What kind of holster are you using?

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