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I didn't have any problem with the Shield 9.0 right out of the box. But the Shield EZ liked to stove pipe. As she's approached 500 rounds it does it less. Maybe once a magazine. Still way too much. And being a 380 she'll need the entire magazine ;-)Thanks for sharing that info. From everything I've seen most people say these compact sized pistols really need 500 plus rounds through them before hitting optimal operation but I wouldn't have a clue yet. Others seem to think they just don't like certain kinds of ammo but to me it seems that recoil with such a short barrel could be an inherent problem allowing the slide to return all the way to the firing position. This seems to be the biggest issue on the internet regarding the Sig that I bought.....being the son of a machinist/engineer I'd be likely to say it's in the tolerances of production but I'm only logical after 4 or 5 beers.....
The EZ has a light recoil spring (thus EZ to rack) however one would hope they've designed it plenty strong to feed. If she's failing to feed it's more likely to be limp wristing than the ammo. The Shields have a nice long feed ramp. A proper polishing doesn't hurt. Like Detroit says it could be mag springs too. I've ordered a new set for my Beretta because she's been acting up lately.
I haven't been down the Sig rabbit hole yet though most of the ones I've picked up have felt good in my hands. I don't love my Shield. But my guns that I do love have issues. The Beretta is big and doesn't have a drop safety. The Makorov is sweet but has a slightly under powered round. Plus they are both surplus pistols and the Shield is new.
My next carry gun may be a Glock 45 MOS: 17 rounds of 9mm goodness and the ability to mount a red dot. My eyesight ain't what it use to be.