Dear Smith And Wesson

I am writing today to complain about having nothing to complain about with regards to your M&P9 Shield pistol.



Without a hiccup, it fired ball and hollow points; brass case and steel case.

I am sure it's more my shooting than the gun that gave the groups I got at 7-yards.

I had no difficulty with the 7-round magazines, but prefer the 8-rounders.  Willard also preferred the 8-rounder and said that his shooting was much easier with the extra length to hang onto.

The trigger proved to be just fine, unlike its larger stable-mate the M&P 9.  Sorry, Apex, I think I'll stay with the OEM trigger.

It was not hard to control at all.

So far the only down side is that it's not for lefties at all.  Being a proper dextrous person and not at all sinister, this is not an issue for me.  Your mileage may vary.

I'm quite happy with it and glad to have it!

I think the Shield compares favorably with the SIG P365.  The Shield groups are a little looser and you give up four rounds of ammo with the extended magazines; but for $250 less...  Well!  The sale continues at Palmetto State Armory...  Get one!  Midway still has the 8-round and 7-round magazines on sale for near half off!  This is nearly a no-brainer.

Today I've been carrying it cross-draw and that's simply more comfortable and practical for me.  I noticed, while taking The Boy to school this morning, that when I'm all strapped into the car, there's no getting to the pistol with strong-side IWB carry.  It's under my shirt and then under the seatbelt buckle.