[Travis McGee]

I've got a bunch of pistols, but the best compact I've got is a S&W Shield. Not quite as small as a .380, but way slimmer and more compact than even an XDs. No malfs or FTFs EVER. The gun shoots and shoots, and feels great, and conceals real well. It gets my total recommendation.

[smokingfrog]

They just came out with a 45ACP.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/05/21/sw-announces-mp-shield-45-acp-carry-gun-nra-2016/

[Jack Black]

Nice gun. Is that a 9mm? Is the small lever on the upper right a decocker, or decocker safety like most traditional S&W semi-autos?

I miss the 2nd generation S&W Semi Autos, none of which remain in production. The full size 10mm was a really nice gun, as was the medium size 9mm. Had one of the latter, and regret selling it.

I always liked this "ladysmith" version best, an 8+1 single stack 9mm:

[TXnMA]

Most of the time now -- in place of my beloved HKP7M8 -- I carry my wife's S&W M&P Shield (just "breaking it and its holster in for her"...) '-)

Carrying it in a black IWB holster and wearing black pants & T-shirt, most folks never even notice that I'm armed -- even without a "cover shirt"...

Only problems are that the mag springs are so stiff that I had to get a mag loader for her -- and, until I worked it over, the trigger was terrible.

Now, the trigger is 6-7lbs, smooth & crisp -- and the piece shoots as well as my aging hands and eyes can manage to do...

Reno89519. I heartily recommend the M&P Shield; just be prepared to do a trigger job (aftermarket kit) on it...

[Lurker]

What caliber?

L

[Big Red Badger]

I had a “squib” last time out ,most disconcerting.
Racked the slide and unrifled bullet with case fell out.
I think installing and removing loaded magazine loosened the bullet in it’s case.
Revolvers have always been my favorite. .

[Big Red Badger]

Broader dissemination of this occurance ?