Subj : Re: SHIELD PLUS
To   : Gamgee
From : Moondog
Date : Sat Oct 30 2021 10:43 am

  Re: Re: SHIELD PLUS
  By: Gamgee to Moondog on Fri Oct 29 2021 09:57 am

 > -=> Moondog wrote to Gamgee <=-
 > 
 >  > I carried a regular Shield 9 for a long while and about a year ago got
 >  > the Plus model.  There is virtually no difference in physical
 >  > dimensions, just a very small bit wider on the grip, not really
 >  > noticeable at all.  The Plus has a much more textured grip surface, it's
 >  > almost like sandpaper, which results in a solid/firm hold on it.  The
 >  > increased magazine capacity is a huge bonus and gives peace of mind.  I
 >  > highly recommend it.  I've always thought a .40 cal in a handgun this
 >  > small is on the borderline of too "snappy" for effective follow-up
 >  > shots.  With today's modern ammo, 9mm is perfectly adequate.  The Plus
 >  > fits and works fine with all existing holsters made for the original
 >  > Shield.
 > 
 >  Mo> I've read the frames are very similar in size between the 9 and
 >  Mo> 40 M&P;s and t he 40 can accep the 9mm barrel and mags.  I'm
 >  Mo> considering getting a 9mm barrel for lighter practicing loads
 > 
 > A quick Google search shows mixed answers/results on that question.
 > Personally I would never do such a thing.  For one reason, the point of
 > aim would be different because of the different ballistics.  Doesn't
 > really make any sense.  If you can't practice with a .40, why carry a
 > .40?  If it's too heavy of a cartridge for you, sell it and buy a 9.
 > 
 > 
 > 
 > ... Nothing is so smiple that it can't get screwed up.

Midwayusa and Brownells sell drop-in replacement barrels to convert the 40 to
a 9mm.  It's by no means a form of bodgery or kludging to make them work.

Regarding training with other calibers, this is done all the time with having
a matching firearm chambered in .22lr.  The weight, feel and handliing are
the same.  The recoil is only different.  Sights on a defensive pistol are
not what you'd call match grade, and should be close enough with the right
choice of ammo.  I can also drop in a .357 Sig barrel in my M&P, and that
caliber uses the same magazines as the 40.  9mm is a cheaper alternative to
shooting and even handloading 40 cal, which is why I'd consider the
opportunity that is brought by having the ability to swap and barrel and mag
and retain the feel and trigger pull of my 40 compact.

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