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Take a close look at the Smith Shield. It has a very nice rebate right now. The Shields are well under $300.
If you are going to do it, get a Fulton Armory or something else with milspec receiver, op rod etc (all forged).
Springfield Armory uses sandcast recievers (yes, like a Raven pistol) and is the Kia of firearms companies.
If you are going to do it, get a Fulton Armory or something else with milspec receiver, op rod etc (all forged).
Springfield Armory uses sandcast recievers (yes, like a Raven pistol) and is the Kia of firearms companies.
personal preference. If you're hitting them with either round...they are stoppingI'm about to get a Shield. I'm interested in the 40 re: stopping power, but there's more commentary here about the 9. Any opinions about the 40 vs. the 9?
I'm about to get a Shield. I'm interested in the 40 re: stopping power, but there's more commentary here about the 9. Any opinions about the 40 vs. the 9?
Given 3.1 barrel, I'd take 9 over 40I'm about to get a Shield. I'm interested in the 40 re: stopping power, but there's more commentary here about the 9. Any opinions about the 40 vs. the 9?
Thanks. I just decided to get a 9. Would you explain why that matters?Given 3.1 barrel, I'd take 9 over 40
First, 9mm ammunition today is light years better than it was back when 40 came into fashion.Thanks. I just decided to get a 9. Would you explain why that matters?
Fantastic! Thank you!First, 9mm ammunition today is light years better than it was back when 40 came into fashion.
Second, a 3.1" barrel is going to have a LOT more felt recoil and muzzle flip than a longer barrel, even when comparing 9mm in 3.1 to 9mm in 4 or 5" barrel. That difference is magnified a LOT when talking 40 vs 9 in 3.1 barrel.
Bottom line, you'll get back on target faster with a 9 in 3.1 than you would with a 40 in 3.1. 40 in 3.1 is a LOT of snap
Shoot both if you can, then decide what's right for youFantastic! Thank you!
Fal. Or one of the oldest Springfields like from the 80s. They built those off of milspec surplus receivers. Or AR10 tyle rifle.I didn't know that about Springfield. Very disappointing. I'd still like an M1A but I can't see dropping $2800 on one.
Alex.
I was just about to post the same when I saw your reply... but we both know the real answer, he need to harden the f*ck up! ;)I had the same experience loading my mags, get an uplula loader.
The mag loading has already been addressed, for cleaning between firing, get a boresnake... the guy that came up with that was an f'n genius! Given you said, "8", did you go with the 9?Went to "HQ" this morning.
FINALLY shot my new S&W M&P Shield... shot like a dream.
Then went to Dick's for cleaning supplies. Now I just have to figure out how to clean the damn thing.
And...
Maybe it's just me but I had a hell of time getting all eight rounds into the mag.
Any suggestions on a loader? And what about an upgraded sight?
Thanks
The mag loading has already been addressed, for cleaning between firing, get a boresnake... the guy that came up with that was an f'n genius! Given you said, "8", did you go with the 9?