Check out post #32 my guy! Sheesh!
Seems to be overkill with the model with grip safety AND thumb safety.
Like every 1911, ever?
Walther scaled up/adapted their P22 into the PK380, and now it appears S&W is doing something similar with their M&P22C. It's a move most of us won't understand, because we (gun people) aren't the target market. I predict S&W is going to sell a crap-ton of them.
I agree with everyone on the grip safety. Seems to be overkill with the model with grip safety AND thumb safety.
Does this shield have a 3lb SA trigger? So yeah, having both of those safties is probably a little overkill
I agree with everyone on the grip safety. Seems to be overkill with the model with grip safety AND thumb safety.
I love seeing guns like this come out. These are the gateway drug of guns. They are not designed for anyone that would frequent INGO but instead for those that are not into guns but have accepted the notion that it's better to be armed. After they've owned this one a bit, a lot of them will move up to more standard carry guns. But, for a lot of them, this is as far as they'll go and they will carry these things while becoming yet another voice in the crowd that demands respect for the 2nd Amendment.
If both safetys make someone feel safe enough to carry it with one in the chamber, I'm all for it.
This is basiclly a beginners gun, kinda like a bike with training wheels.
It will sell good I predict.
All these people complaining about the thumb safety and the grip safety... Yet so many people like and carry the 1911 platform...
This is, essentially, a 1911-esque .380 dressed up in Shield guise.
This isn't the standard M&P action with an added grip safety. This is a completely different animal.
This gun is aimed at (See what I did there?) those who cannot handle the 9mm Shield for whatever the reason. My dad would probably enjoy this vs. the .38 Special J-frame that he thinks he wants.
I hope it sells well for them. And I hope that it puts another means of personal protection into the hands of those who otherwise can't operate a pistol.
I love seeing guns like this come out. These are the gateway drug of guns. They are not designed for anyone that would frequent INGO but instead for those that are not into guns but have accepted the notion that it's better to be armed. After they've owned this one a bit, a lot of them will move up to more standard carry guns. But, for a lot of them, this is as far as they'll go and they will carry these things while becoming yet another voice in the crowd that demands respect for the 2nd Amendment.
Exactly. I think this would be a great option for those who can't manipulate the slide on duty caliber guns, or feel the recoil is too much for them. I would much rather see them go to something like this (if reliable) than a .38 snub or a .22.
Does anyone know what the trigger pull weight might be on this new S & W .380?
This is promising:
"[FONT=&]With a 4½-pound trigger pull and short reset, this pistol is quick and very accurate. At the time of this writing, Guns & Ammo is still testing the performance of this model for an upcoming print issue. That said, the M&P 380 Shield appears capable of holding sub-2¼ inch groups from 25 yards making it one of the most accurate .380s G&A has ever tested.[/FONT][FONT=&]
Read more: FIRST LOOK: Easy-To-Rack S&W M&P 380 Shield[/FONT]