This was a little annoying but not a bad thing. While unloaded with the slide open, this M&P Shield’s slide release does not close with a light touch as it does on some other pistols I own. My daily carry configuration was with the extended magazine and throughout that time, I never had the slide release fail to close when loading. This may be due to the particular standard size magazine I had. For some reason, the one standard magazine I had wouldn’t trigger the slide release. With the extended magazines I used, the slide release would reliably close. Bad: Standard Magazine Catching On Slide Release That said, for those comfortable with a more isometric grip, this is a great pistol. And to be honest, it was something I could get used to. With a slim form factor, there’s no room to handle recoil within the actual mechanics of the gun. If you want an everyday carry that fits well in an inside the waistband concealed carry holster, this is certainly a great choice Ugly: Recoil Compensation My overall impressions, after having carried the M&P Shield as my daily carry pistol, is that it offers fantastic high caliber performance in a small package.
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While SA/DA is my preferred carry style for full size combat pistols, this model of M&P Shield offers a lot of durability and good safety features that a concealed carrier would appreciate. I’ve always felt striker fire was an ideal choice for concealed carriers because it seems to benefit the “0 to 60” mentality that self-defense situations often seem to take. A lot of striker fires – like the Glock 19 – have a much lighter trigger pull and it’s not something I particularly appreciate.Īnd yes – it is a striker fire. With a trigger pull of 6.5 lbs, it’s definitely a stiff pull. So if you wear a size 34″ belt, you may need to wear a 36″ belt to comfortably accommodate it in an IWB holster. The real winner for this is it’s concealability along the waistband – less than an inch wide (0.95″). 40 caliber, has an overall length of 6.1″ and a barrel length of 3.1″. A popular firearm for concealed carry, let’s break it down and see how it holds up. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield chambered in 40 S&W.
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