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  • SR9TEX

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    2nd time shooting the Shield since I picked it up, total of 350 rounds through it now.Had 3 stove pipe malfunctions in the first 250Rnds.

    I have got to say the more I shoot the Shield 9mm, the more I want to sell my SR9C to buy a M&P fullsize 9mm. This was maybe my 8th time ever shooting a pistol.
    For a newb I'm verry happy with what this little gun is capable of.Only thing I'm thinking I might need is a HiViz front sight.I'm only 27 but my eye sight isn't the best.

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    Here is the first 16Rnds down the pipe at 7 yrds.
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    Then I wanted to see how it would do out at 15 yards. 24Rnds @ 15yrds
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    Then on another target I put a Box of 50Rnds down range at 7Yrds.
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    SR9TEX

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    What do you guys prefer?
    Stock white dot rear sight and a fiber optic front.
    Or Green fiber rears with a red fiber front?
     

    Younggun

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    I find the malfunctions strange. I've never had one with mine or heard of any others having problems.

    Do you have a good firm grip?
     

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    The hard part would be changing your name :) I'm with you as much as i love my Ruger SR40C, I am not married to it. Like you my eyes aren't that great. I was thinkimg of getting the XS BigDot System . I know it gets SLAMMED by some (Target range wise, accuracy i hear suffers) But defensively when the SHTF they could be life saver by not having to waste any time acquiring target and hitting same. You've made a great acquisition.
     

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    SR9TEX, have you shot an M&P full size or compact? Not the same trigger as the Shield.

    As far as sights go, I had mine switched out front fiber optic and black rear. To see if you like that setup though, I recommend painting the stock sights first.
     
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    SR9TEX

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    I find the malfunctions strange. I've never had one with mine or heard of any others having problems.

    Do you have a good firm grip?
    Firmer then most I've seen lol, here is a video of me shooting it the first time out.I shoot the cheapest 115 grain ammo I can find on the shelf. Lately its been Remington umc.



    Good shootin BTW

    Thanks!

    The hard part would be changing your name :) I'm with you as much as i love my Ruger SR40C, I am not married to it. Like you my eyes aren't that great. I was thinkimg of getting the XS BigDot System . I know it gets SLAMMED by some (Target range wise, accuracy i hear suffers) But defensively when the SHTF they could be life saver by not having to waste any time acquiring target and hitting same. You've made a great acquisition.

    I was a instant SR9C fanboy, been very reliable and is a good shooter but I'm biased as It was my first handgun.And this S&W instantly changed my view on the Ruger :/

    I also checked out the xs big dots, but I was thinking of a lasermax laser for quick target acquisition in a low light defensive situation. Figured I can depend on the laser for defense and HiViz sights for a better daytime sight picture for defense or at the range.At first thought I wanted night sights but Its not my primary "home defence" gun. So idk what to do...
     

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    Check out the pix of mine above. That fiber optic sight really stands out. However, I painted my M&P compact sights in a similar setup (black rear, bright red front) and it's probably 80% as good for about 1% of the price.

    Give it a whirl.
     
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    SR9TEX

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    Check out the pix of mine above. That hi viz sight really stands out. However, I painted my M&P compact sights in a similar setup (black rear, bright red front) and it's probably 80% as good for about 1% of the price.

    Give it a whirl.

    Thanks a ton for the pics man, that's exactly what I had imagined but couldn't find a clear pic on google to save my life.

    I have not shot any other m&p, I dry fired a m&p 40 fullsize about a week ago.It wasn't horrible but did fell a bit gritty over the shields trigger.Worst case I could buy a apex kit, but for a home defence purpose gun I would probably leave it be
     

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    Heres another pic. Sorry for the quality. This is just model paint.
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    Regarding the trigger...i find the M&P full size/compact triggers OK, especially after being shot a lot. The SR triggers are actually good. I do prefer most other aspects of the M&P vs the Glock/XD/SR but if you havent shot the Glock or XD you may like them better.

    Overall just saying the Shield is not a normal M&P and wanted to show off my sights.
     
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    SR9TEX say it ain't so! I much prefer my SR9c to the Shield. Too thin and small for my big hands. The M&Pc didn't work either. It hit my thumb knuckle on recoil. Now the full size M&P is another story. I shot one the other day for a few rounds and it felt pretty good. I might get one of those for the heck of it.
     

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    SR9c and Shield are totally different animals. I like 'em both, but for different reasons. I've been wanting to add an M&Pc to the safe too. And an XD-S. And an XD-M. And a 1911. And, and, and ... Yeah ... This is how it allllll started.. :facepalm: ;)
     

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    I love my SR40C, I would love a second .40S&W &I an seriously thinking about FNX 40..really would like a DA/SA with a decocker instead of a safety.

    Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
     

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    If youre going to carry it I recommend the truglo TFOs. Nice and bright day or night. I love my Shield as well. I had a 45 XDs and even though I really like my XD's the Shield is better and my 9mm fullsize is very nice as well. If youre near central Texas youre welcome to try mine out if youd like. Once upon a time I liked 40SW, but I these days I like the capacity of 9mm for carry and 45 at home for lack of over penetration while not being as snappy as 40SW.
     

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    SR9TEX say it ain't so! I much prefer my SR9c to the Shield. Too thin and small for my big hands. The M&Pc didn't work either. It hit my thumb knuckle on recoil. Now the full size M&P is another story. I shot one the other day for a few rounds and it felt pretty good. I might get one of those for the heck of it.

    I have big ass hands to, and never had an issue like that. Its actually more enjoyable and controllable to shoot for me then the SR.But I couldn't tell you why lol
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    SR9c and Shield are totally different animals. I like 'em both, but for different reasons. I've been wanting to add an M&Pc to the safe too. And an XD-S. And an XD-M. And a 1911. And, and, and ... Yeah ... This is how it allllll started.. :facepalm: ;)

    This is true and I agree, I put the SR9c up for sale but its still here.So I might just have to keep it and buy the M&P Fullsize anyway :)

    Going to need a gun safe before I know it!
     

    breakingcontact

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    If you are considering the full size, also consider the compact as it takes full size mags (like the SR9C does).

    As far as sights go thats a real personal preference. I like the fiber optic only front sight as i find it quicker. There is nothing to line up unless im going for more of a precise/long shot then i use the top of all 3 sights.

    As far as shooting in pitch black conditions where "night sights" are brought up, thats a whole different thread.
     
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