Subj : Re: SHIELD PLUS
To   : GAMGEE
From : JIMMY ANDERSON
Date : Mon Nov 08 2021 03:08 pm

-=> GAMGEE wrote to MOONDOG <=-

 -=> 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

 GA> A quick Google search shows mixed answers/results on that question.
 GA> Personally I would never do such a thing.  For one reason, the point of
 GA> aim would be different because of the different ballistics.  Doesn't
 GA> really make any sense.  If you can't practice with a .40, why carry a
 GA> .40?  If it's too heavy of a cartridge for you, sell it and buy a 9.


To me, it's like putting a .22 barrel, etc. on an AR or a 1911... I don't
begrudge someone for doing so, of course, to each his own. I may get to 
a point where I do something like that, but for now I'm not going to convert
mine.

I did thing about, at one time, getting a .357 SIG barrel for my .40, since
the magazines are the same, but decided it wasn't worth the effort for a 
POSSIBLE increase in 'power.'

But still thinking of going to the PLUS, even though it's a smaller 
round...




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