Shield 45

[g8tr]

Anyone here carry one regularly? Likes/dislikes? Choice of carry ammo?

Giving one serious consideration for carry.

Thanks!
g8tr

 

[Jake4U]

I have one and carried it for awhile. I had truglo sights installed. I carried with ARX ammo, still have a couple of boxes. Soft shooter for a .45 and I liked it as a carry. I switched to a p365 as my edc, but not because I didn't like the Shield. It's a first generation. Shoot me a note if you might be interested as I'm not using it. Have holsters too, including shoulder.

 

[THier]

I EDC a Performance Center Shield .45, bone stock, shoots great. I use Critical Defense ammo

 

[g8tr]

Thank you both!

 

[g8tr]

Is that the ported barrel model?

 

[TLL]

I have and carry a shield 9 and a 45. Depends on how I feel about the slightly heavier .45. Both are great.

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[g8tr]

Carry ammo for the 45?

 

[TLL]

Carry ammo for the 45?

If that is for me, I carry 185gn gold dots but I don't think it really matters. The need to use it is slim to none. 230 fmj is effective. Jmo

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[g8tr]

Thanks!

 

[g8tr]

THier, does your Shield have the ported barrel? If so, is the difference noticeable?

 

[Lowerguk]

It’s a great carry gun. My only dislike is the thumb safety. It’s very stiff still on mine. I wish I would have got the version without the safety.

 

[g8tr]

Anyone in Central MD that would let me shoot one? Any ranges that would have one to rent? I'm 80% convinced, but would like to try it before I buy.

 

[TLL]

The thumb safety is easy, leave it off. The only time it is on is when I'm handling it for whatever reason.
Never on when carried. Same as not having a safety.

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[THier]

Is that the ported barrel model?

Yes, trigger enhanced also I believe.

 

[THier]

THier, does your Shield have the ported barrel? If so, is the difference noticeable?

Yes, I haven't shot a standard,, but was surprised how manageable the recoil is.