I am thinking about gett the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Handgun, so what are your thoughts on this gun?  

 

Here is a video review I found that showed it in action.  There are some funny parts as well.  

 

 

 

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Handgun

Key Features

Striker-Fired Operation

High-Strength Polymer Frame

Corrosion-Resistant Steel Slide & Barrel

Slim, Compact Design

Two Magazines Included

 

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Not sure if its any big deal for you but you may want to get the extended mag for better grip....all in all the S.W. M&P series are all nice. You can never go wrong with a S&W

Not sure if its any big deal for you but you may want to get the extended mag for better grip....all in all the S.W. M&P series are all nice. You can never go wrong with a S&W

From what I understand, the weapon comes with both.   :ph34r:

I still prefer my glock model 27. Most likely because of year and years of use.

After checking out numerous pistols (automatic/revolvers), I have decided to go with a Ruger LCR w/laser for CCW.  I picked this thing up in the store and it felt super light ...I mean really light.  The trigger squeeze is awesome ...Very cool.

 

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Here are my reasons why:

 

Pros:

 

- Feels great in the hand 

 

- No Jamming (experienced in autos)

 

- Hogue Tamer Monogrip

 

- Easy to conceal

 

- Small and lightweight (13.5 oz/14.00 oz with LaserMax Laser Sight) <--- Hell, I buy more weight in deli meat than that  ...lol

 

- .38 S&W Special +P

 

- LaserMax Laser Sight

 

Cons:

 

- Ugly compared to Smith & Wesson counterpart

 

- Lower number of rounds compared to it's automatic counterpart (5 vs. 6-7)

 

- Reloading is slower (if needed)

Something to think about when going for an ultralight firearm is the fact that the recoil will be greatly increased as apposed to its heavier counterpart.

Also just in case you would be thinking about getting it everything proofed and want to maybe jazz it up a bit - http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/gallery/?page=1

 

My rifle - http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/gallery/detail/9593/Cerakote-H199-Desert-Sand-with-H263-Foliage-Green-and-H190-Armor-Black/

Also just in case you would be thinking about getting it everything proofed and want to maybe jazz it up a bit - http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/gallery/?page=1

 

My rifle - http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/gallery/detail/9593/Cerakote-H199-Desert-Sand-with-H263-Foliage-Green-and-H190-Armor-Black/

That is very cool.  I don't know if I will bling it up, but I am thinking of changing out the front sight and put on this instead.  

Nice choice, go with whatever your comfortable with and practice!  As far as the rounds carried all ya need is two well placed shots. So practice practice practice.

Gator did you ever decide what you are going to get.  That M&P looked nice while with a revolver you have more safety as you can carry the hammer down and then use the double action when the time arises.  It's too difficult to get a pistol out here so I will stick with my rifles for the time being.

I ended up getting the Ruger LC9s (new model with Striker fired), and I love it!

Nice! Did you end up changing the sight also?

Nice! Did you end up changing the sight also?

No, it has three white dots.