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Rwjeter

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I'm thinking of getting a shield. Found a good price on a FDE 9mm w/ safety (I know, I know, but it's what they have) but am also kinda liking the idea of a .45. I'd like to ultimately turn it into an ASP 2.0.

Thoughts? Also, if any of you have a shield you want to get rid of let me know.

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Mac11FA

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I loved my shield but a little big to IWA for me.
 

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Brother had 2, one would have an issue with closing the slide. took 2 hands,the other , one finger. Sent for repair they replaced the slide same issue. Swapped slides and it followed the slide.Called them back and they said tuff poopies. He traded it in.

other than that he likes em. Just test the slide closure for ease of use before you buy
 

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I have a buddy who loves his. He tells me to buy it over a G43. I'm still going to get the G43, but I'm a Glock fan boy.
 
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Brother had 2, one would have an issue with closing the slide. took 2 hands,the other , one finger. Sent for repair they replaced the slide same issue. Swapped slides and it followed the slide.Called them back and they said tuff poopies. He traded it in.

other than that he likes em. Just test the slide closure for ease of use before you buy

I had the same issue with one. Luckily they fixed it after I sent it in.
 

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Brother had 2, one would have an issue with closing the slide. took 2 hands,the other , one finger. Sent for repair they replaced the slide same issue. Swapped slides and it followed the slide.Called them back and they said tuff poopies. He traded it in.

other than that he likes em. Just test the slide closure for ease of use before you buy

Thats exactly why i got rid of mine. Cannot drop the slide with one hand..............useless to me.
 

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@Rwjeter I have had two Shields in the past. One had to be sent to the factory because of problems with the slide not wanting to move. After it was returned it was reliable and the first one I had was reliable too.

I prefer the G43 mainly because it’s just small enough to pocket carry and the shield wasn’t. I don’t pocket carry often but I like having the option, especially during the summer time.

And because pictures make threads better
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So far I haven't shot anything in this category that I prefer over the Ruger Lc9s Pro.
 

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So far I haven't shot anything in this category that I prefer over the Ruger Lc9s Pro.

Agreed. Although I've been wanting to give a Shield 2.0 a try.
 

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Man that 2.0 grip is so rough it would be like 60 grit sandpaper on my love handles.

I have been putting talon rubber grips on everything lately anyways so that doesn't really concern me too much.
 

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Man that 2.0 grip is so rough it would be like 60 grit sandpaper on my love handles.
Take some fine sandpaper and remove it...easy peasy. I've modified the crap out of my Lc9s frame to make it more comfortable for me.
 

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I'm thinking of getting a shield. Found a good price on a FDE 9mm w/ safety (I know, I know, but it's what they have) but am also kinda liking the idea of a .45. I'd like to ultimately turn it into an ASP 2.0.

Thoughts? Also, if any of you have a shield you want to get rid of let me know.

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That is about the ugliest thing I've seen today.
 

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That is about the ugliest thing I've seen today.
Really? You wouldn't pay $500 more for than than a Sig P210 target? For shame, lol. It looks like it was an NcStar/Taurus collaboration.
 
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AtlMedic

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I have been putting talon rubber grips on everything lately anyways so that doesn't really concern me too much.
Take some fine sandpaper and remove it...easy peasy. I've modified the crap out of my Lc9s frame to make it more comfortable for me.

At that point it may be easier and cheaper to find the first gen shield since the grip texture is one of the biggest differences.
 

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At that point it may be easier and cheaper to find the first gen shield since the grip texture is one of the biggest differences.
Maybe, but it's super easy to knock the rough edges off of polymer.
 

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At that point it may be easier and cheaper to find the first gen shield since the grip texture is one of the biggest differences.

The big appeal about the 2.0 M&P's to me is a better factory trigger. I'm not a fan of aftermarket triggers on carry guns.
 
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