bought a Shield 9 last night, the one w/o the safety. after holding it, the safety was in an odd position any way. I know that you can leave it off all the time, but isn't that the same as one w/o a safety?
Not concerned with a ported barrel - here's why. since I purchased it as a carry weapon, I hope that the only time I shoot it is at the range (non-competitively). if I want to get into competitions, I doubt this would be my weapon of choice.
Here's the run-down on the purchase:
some of you may have heard that Gander Mountain is going out of business -
- to my knowledge I have nothing to do with this, but
@bradgator2 & his hamster might,
@LagoonGator68 should look into that angle.
they are now at 30% off on new firearms and they had at least 4 in stock - 30% off price = $314.99
the best price I could find online for anyone with them in stock was $289.99 + $17 shipping - palmettostatearmory.com
The absolute best price/deal I could find online was @ gunbuyer.com - $299 with 2 additional 8 round magazines [ no stock :( ]
If I purchased online I would have to pay a FFL a $25 transfer fee bringing the palmetto state armory route total to $331.99
with tax at the Gander Mtn it was $343 and some change, no transfer fee. To me the $11 difference was worth having the gun in my hand now.
All of this is before the $75 Rebate, which has already been submitted (8-12 weeks)
now it's time to pick out a holster :)