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Finally found a 9mm S&W Shield last night and bought it. Shot about 25 rds through it at the range and love it. Fits my hand perfect, and love how slim it is. Going to be the perfect carry gun for me for summer clothes when I want something real small. Glock 19 for most other situations.
I like the 9 in this Shield and in a gun this small. I shot the 40 version as a rental from the range before buying the 9 and the recoil bugged me, just a bit too snappy for my comfort. A more experienced shooter might like the 40. But for my purpose and comfort a 9 mm will work perfect. I think they fixed the safety issue also, my new one has a nice solid click/detent for safety on and off.
I'm lucky that I have a range near me that rents tons of different guns, so I'm always trying different stuff and finding what works best for me. Often the gun I think I have my mind set on, will have some weird quirk I don't find until actually range firing one.
Rented a new Glock 42 also yesterday. New pocket Glock. I think a hair smaller than the Shield. My hand was more comfortable on the Shield, I liked the pinky extension on the shield mag which the Glock doesn't have. Very interesting new little Glock though. I think Glock fans will like it as a backup or small conceal. I just don't like my pinky hanging off the end though, and no extensions avail yet. Not avail in 9 mm yet either.
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