Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 11, 2019 I just picked up a Smith & Wesson Shield 2.0 in 9mm. I have yet to shoot it but I had a question. The slide stop/release is extremely tight. So tight that it is impossible to use as a lefty and if I switch to my right (off) hand it is really hard to drop. Is this common? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moose11872 13 Posted January 11, 2019 It is common. I had the same issue with my G19 but after some use its fine. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted January 11, 2019 Shoot it to break it in man! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted January 11, 2019 Throw it over the berm! Empty mag in the gun? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted January 11, 2019 Both myself and a buddy have the 1st gen Shield. Both have very hard to operate slide releases. Side note: Pinky extensions for the 7rd mag can be found on Amazon for about $7, and make a world of difference. I also have a TLR-6 on mine (#everygungetsalight), and I absolutely love that too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted January 12, 2019 Should have got the 365 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted January 12, 2019 Slingshot it or wear it out. Your choice Newbee. 1 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 12, 2019 2 hours ago, High Exposure said: Empty mag in the gun? Yes, but it also happens with no magazine in the gun. I should note that this is my first gun of this size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 957 Posted January 12, 2019 16 hours ago, Ray Ray said: I just picked up a Smith & Wesson Shield 2.0 in 9mm. I have yet to shoot it but I had a question. The slide stop/release is extremely tight. So tight that it is impossible to use as a lefty and if I switch to my right (off) hand it is really hard to drop. Is this common? Man up Sally................ 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted January 12, 2019 I had the same issue with my gen1 shield. After a few hundred rounds it loosened up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 827 Posted January 12, 2019 20 hours ago, Zeke said: Should have got the 365 Should have got the 43x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 12, 2019 1 minute ago, diamondd817 said: Should have got the 43x Valid argument, but I'll pass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted January 12, 2019 No! No! Bad @diamondd817 bad! Bad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Lutz 56 Posted January 12, 2019 I have the first gen and I am unable to actuate the slide using the slide stop/release without applying extreme force with two fingers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites