S&W is running rebates on the Shield series presumably because the 2.0 Shield guns will be coming out. My dilemma is whether to try and buy one of the 45 Shields now or put that money towards a Glock 43 or PPS M2 later.
Is it still a highly concealable gun like the 43? As far as shooting it, I haven't tried the Shield in 45 but have tried the Glock 36 and thought it was both easy and fun to use.
Sure - ammo costs more then 9x19. Long term expenses are more than a 9x19.
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I don't have a Shield in .45, but my 9mm Shield is bigger than my G43. I can also recommend the XDS45. I have the 3.3-in and 4-in versions and really like them for a compact, single stack .45. I think Springfield also has some rebates going on presently. Good luck with your choice.
Because 45 in a tiny gun makes zero sense. Buying ammo would make more sense but that's just me.
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I LUBS ME some fo-tay-fahv, but, putting those rounds in a tiny, lightweight just above pocket gun size package seems to make little sense to me. Recoil, I predict, will be "sporting" to say the least. For a "carry a lot, shoot a little" pistol, it might make some sense, but I doubt it'll get much range time...
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Recoil in the G36 at least was not bad at all
Capacity is still 6+1 and 7+1 so on par with the 9's just in a bigger package. The one thing I did not mention is that the 43 is this awkward 2 and 1/3 finger length grip which I like less than either a 2 finger or 3 finger grip. The 45 Shield with shortest mag gives me a decent 3 finger grip, my main concern with it is real world concealability.
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