scotty456 0 Posted July 21, 2015 I have one remaining permit and want to use it to buy a small 9mm pistol. I have looked at a couple, and tried out the M&P Shield and the XD-S, and was also told I should try the Glock 43. So far, I liked the M&P Shield the best, but am wondering if this is a good, solid, reputable pistol to purchase (and also if I should get any additional accessories with it, such as an extended magazine - both for better grip and for more ammo). Any information/reviews/opinions are welcome. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted July 21, 2015 shield gets my vote I really like mine and it comes with 1 extended mag. I don't like glocks and I liked the feel of the shield over the xds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff47 30 Posted July 21, 2015 I have a shield in 9mm as well and love it. It's definitely easier for me to shoot with the extended mags and you can always use more mags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,278 Posted July 21, 2015 I shot the Shield and the XDS 3.3, side-by-side. The XDS was a lot more accurate...groups just over 2" at 50' in my hands, despite the Shield having what I thought was the better trigger. Other reviews also highlighted the accuracy of the XDS. It's not something a lot of people care about in such a small pistol, but I was impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnz 49 Posted July 21, 2015 I have an xds 4.0 and love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted July 21, 2015 CZ75b compact or M&P Shield. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buell508 6 Posted July 21, 2015 Shield,mine has been great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medic2264 11 Posted July 21, 2015 The shield gets my vote. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted July 21, 2015 So far, I liked the M&P Shield the best, but am wondering if this is a good, solid, reputable pistol to purchase (and also if I should get any additional accessories with it, such as an extended magazine - both for better grip and for more ammo). Any information/reviews/opinions are welcome. Thanks! There's your answer - if you like it, get it. It is a good solid pistol. If you feel the need to try other things like extended mags - go ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Down South 9 Posted July 21, 2015 Palmetto state has the shield for 329.99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Matrix 105 Posted July 21, 2015 Another vote for the shield. 1000 flawless rounds. Its take all ammo, 115 gr, 124 gr, 147 gr. Ball and hollow pts, Eats brass and steel. Not a picky eater! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 918 Posted July 21, 2015 SiG p 938. I tried the Shield, Nano, G43 and the XDS. All were fine and I was more accurate with the Nano but like the 938's trigger more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo 6 Posted July 21, 2015 I have a shield and have seen differences in trigger quality due to what I believe is inconsistent machining of the striker block channel inside of the slide. I have an Apex ultimate striker block that I've been meaning to install to address it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,894 Posted July 22, 2015 SiG p 938. I tried the Shield, Nano, G43 and the XDS. All were fine and I was more accurate with the Nano but like the 938's trigger more. This, pucker up the ponies. Won't regret it. I had a chance to get them all in my hand and the Sig sold itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirk2022 43 Posted July 22, 2015 All my handguns are Sigs, except for revolvers. Then I added the Shield 9mm. Even over the P938. I'll add the 938 once Sig gets it refined A bit better. Go for the Shield Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty456 0 Posted July 22, 2015 Thanks so much to everyone for the responses - some great information to help me pick. I think I'll end up going with the Shield - have shot it a few times now and really am happy with the way it handles for me, but of course it always boils down to personal preference for the most part. But I really appreciate all the great advice and information - thanks so much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted July 22, 2015 All my handguns are Sigs, except for revolvers. Then I added the Shield 9mm. Even over the P938. I'll add the 938 once Sig gets it refined A bit better. Go for the Shield Refine it? How so? It's a fine gun. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genewarper111 18 Posted July 23, 2015 Hi My thoughts are a little different. What gun do you own that you shoot most with, or do most of your holster work with. Let's say it's a glock. Now go buy the small gun from glock. Let's say it's a sig 226, now go buy a 239 (not tiny I know). And so on My personal philosophy is that my carry gun has to work the same as my favorite gun, have the same controls in the same place and so on, or at least be very similar. I believe that when things get stressful one's brain will first suggest that with which it is most familiar. Just my 0.02 etc. enjoy your new gun! G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted July 23, 2015 I'd go shield. But if you decide beretta nano I'm selling mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted July 24, 2015 You have to ask yourself why you want one and it's intended purpose. I know they are carry guns but assuming you live in NJ, you most likely can't carry it.. I would try them all out and see which one that you like the best and will shoot the most. Who knows you may try the Walther PPS and be sold on it.. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlastonburyNative 0 Posted July 24, 2015 beretta 92 appendix carry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,894 Posted July 25, 2015 beretta 92 appendix carry It must be so comfortable sitting down with that arrangement. lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted July 28, 2015 You have to ask yourself why you want one and it's intended purpose. I know they are carry guns but assuming you live in NJ, you most likely can't carry it... I agree. That's exactly why I haven't purchased a sub-compact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kman 56 Posted July 28, 2015 G26 Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonian 453 Posted July 28, 2015 From my limited experience neither one of my CZs have ever had a failure of any kind. I have the 9mm SP01 tactical and an old beat up CZ82 in 9x18. Can't say the same for my Beretta or Browning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 823 Posted July 28, 2015 You have to ask yourself why you want one and it's intended purpose. I know they are carry guns but assuming you live in NJ, you most likely can't carry it.. I would try them all out and see which one that you like the best and will shoot the most. Who knows you may try the Walther PPS and be sold on it.. Good luck! Besides carry, little guns a fun to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 19 Posted July 28, 2015 I own and carry the G43 and Shield. I owned the XDs for a few months but in 9mm it is way too heavy for a small gun. It weighs more than the .45 XDs at over 20 ounces. Since you are not carrying, why get a heavy little gun that puts all the recoil into a thin section of your hand. Unless you are going to carry it, you will not shoot it much at the range once the initial excitement wears off. I find the Shield to be a very good gun. Nothing negative but it just feels and looks out of proportion to me. Plus if I am going to use the extended magazine, I might as well get a gun with a longer barrel too. I out a laser on it and with the extended grip it is used as one of my home defense guns. I love the Glock 43 and I am not a Glock lover. I love all metal Sigs and revolvers. However, the G43 is a very comfortable gun to carry and shoot. I also have the G42 since I have some torn tendons in my arm right now and cannot even hold a gun over 20 ounces or shoot a 9mm. It too is a very nice small gun. If you want a big grip then go with the Shield. It is a very fine gun and holds more than the G43. I just do not find that it fits my hand as well as the Glock does. Plus with the extended grip it looks like a big grip on a small barrel and just does not feel right to me but I am very picky on a gun's balance in MY hands. I would stay away from the XDs. It has a not so great trigger, is unforgiving of less than a rock solid grip and does not spread the recoil around like a wider gripped gun does. Plus it too heavy for what it is. If you have the money the Sig P938 is the best of the small nines. It is lightweight, all metal and a very soft shooter. It shoots so well that you can use it as a range gun. It also has night sights. It is not discussed much probably due to price and that it has to be carried cocked and locked, which is not a problem for anyone not carrying one. I think it is the best all over small nine. The Shield is too heavy and big for pocket carry. The G43 is about the same size as a snubnose so it can be carried in my pocket but the Sig with its SA trigger is a dream to shoot. I would just stay away from an XDs because although it is thin and fits in your pocket, its weight, more than a Glock 26, drags your pants down. It is not a comfortable gun to pocket carry and if you carry it on your belt, by the time you add a holster, you do not have a very thin package anymore. For you I would say that the Shield is your best choice since you can get a full handed grip on the Shield with the extended mag. I will suggest one other gun which I think is a great gun. The FNS 9c. It is a compact sized FNS gun from FNH who makes military weapons. They have high quality and reliable guns at affordable prices. It comes with three different sized magazines so you can have a short mag, short mag with a pinkie extension or a long mag for a full handed grip. It is a double stack though but you cannot carry in NJ so why not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLugNutZ 21 Posted July 28, 2015 Some good posts here... All I can add is that the Sheild is my favorite sub-compact that I own or have fired to this date... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted July 28, 2015 See if you can shoot a few and pick the one you like best? For me, because I have large hands, most of the current very small 9's feel a bit small. I own a Sig 239 is that is small as my hands would like to hold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites