S&W M&P Shield in 9mm my Back up Gun
4,010 views · Published 1 May 2014 · 9:58 · Indexed 17 October 2026
Channel: shootinbil · 2014 · Sports
Shooting and reviewing the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield chambered in 9mm. I was honestly a bit reluctant to acquire this pistol for quite some time. I was convinced for a long while that it was not worth the hype, that it was too heavy, too much this, not enough that, etc. I can happily say at this point, however, that I was wrong about my initial impressions of this fine Back up gun. It is reliable, durable, comfortable to shoot, comfortable to carry, and when considering its robust construction and fine shootability, it is well worth it. It is thin without being too thin, light without feeling flimsy. While I am still no fan of manual safeties on concealed carry weapons, at least they made the safety lever on this pistol small and flush-fitting enough that it doesn't get in the way and, given the weight/length of the trigger pull, it can be safely carried in a quality holster with the safety turned off. Combining this with the Glock 19, one can have nearly all of the bases covered in terms of Back up Gun needs, as the Shield nicely fills that niche for when you can't reasonably conceal a mid-sized pistol but you don't want to step down to a lesser caliber nor a pistol that's so tiny as to be awkward in your hands or unpleasant to practice with at the range.
