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Posted: 3/19/2023 9:30:33 PM EDT
[#1]
The easiest way to get the last round or two in the shield plus is with a maglula.
You might as well get one and save the strain on your joints loading pistol mags. Mags are disposable, your hands aren't. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 9:37:05 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I wish they would have included the Metal. I would have jumped on that one. I would be all over a metal Shield Plus. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 9:45:25 PM EDT
[#3]
So I've had 4 shields. 1 original, 1 2.0 pc, and two 4" pc plusses.
As far as I can tell, the 2.0 can go on the plus frame and functions fine, although loading a full mag on a closed slide takes extra pressure. The shield is the most shootable gun in its class, especially the ported performance center guns. I feel sad for the 365 owners. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 9:47:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The easiest way to get the last round or two in the shield plus is with a maglula. You might as well get one and save the strain on your joints loading pistol mags. Mags are disposable, your hands aren't. Do the "shaping" on the follower that's shown earlier in this thread (and in others). You won't need the loading tool anymore. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 9:48:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @grumpyinstl Where did you find this deal? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You know, after reading this I saw an OR version wiht night sights as a edc kit for 429 and another 50 rebate, when everything else was 459--so I bought it. I have a 365 and Hellcat, so why not. I always like a good experiment. I want to shoot it alongside my others and see if it becomes the edc. @grumpyinstl Where did you find this deal? Denny Denis Sporting Goods in Fenton MO He said they had three left after I bought mine. They were some kind of special. Mine is OR cut and has the night sights. I think that is why it cost 29 dollars more. It comes with the 10 and 13rnd mags. A knife for opening boxes and a flashlight you can keep in the glovebox. Be sure to ask for the 429 edc kit. Everything else was 459 |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 9:56:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So I've had 4 shields. 1 original, 1 2.0 pc, and two 4" pc plusses. As far as I can tell, the 2.0 can go on the plus frame and functions fine, although loading a full mag on a closed slide takes extra pressure. The shield is the most shootable gun in its class, especially the ported performance center guns. I feel sad for the 365 owners. I passed on the ported version. This may well become my edc and shooting a ported pistol from a compressed or retention position is a worry. S&W actually warns about in their literature--but then again they warn about everything. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 10:12:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm kinda sold too  I love my 365XL but the shield plus grip is the most comfortable micro I have held. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm sold after this thread. I'm kinda sold too I love my 365XL but the shield plus grip is the most comfortable micro I have held. I have a 365 also. Grip feel is always a crap shoot because our hands are all so different. I do not have long fingers so I have never been able to shoot glocks well. Because of this thread I stopped by the LGS and asked if they any. They had plenty. I picked one up and thought, yup I know what they are talking about. The proof is in the shooting of course. But with dry firing with a laser, it jsut seems to find my hand better than the 365 or the hellcat. If this shots like it feels; I am going to sell them. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 10:14:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I tried it against the 43x, Hellcat, and P365 and liked the S&W the best….but hated that it wouldn’t fit a 507k without milling. Just stuck with my old 43 and G26. Hopefully they change the optics template. This plate doesn't work? If we use the adapter plate, is it correct to assume this RDS is raised and the iron wont co-witness? |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 10:18:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If we use the adapter plate, is it correct to assume this RDS is raised and the iron wont co-witness?  Found this on reddit |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 6:34:47 AM EDT
[#10]
Any go to AIWB holsters in stock ready to go?
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Posted: 3/20/2023 1:08:23 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Any go to AIWB holsters in stock ready to go? 3 or 4 inch, Optics or not? Look at Tulster. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FMTN9VW?tag=arfcom00-20 |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 1:12:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any go to AIWB holsters in stock ready to go? I don't do AIWB but this might work and is quickly becoming my favorite IWB for comfort and value  Don Hume H715 IWB Holster |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 1:28:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't do AIWB but this might work and is quickly becoming my favorite IWB for comfort and value  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PGMWdwCtjEQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Any go to AIWB holsters in stock ready to go? I don't do AIWB but this might work and is quickly becoming my favorite IWB for comfort and value https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PGMWdwCtjEDon takes care of my pocket carry needs with my Plus.  Long wait time when I ordered it. |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 2:18:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 3 or 4 inch, Optics or not? Look at Tulster. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FMTN9VW?tag=arfcom00-20 Ordered the 3.1" plus but I want a 4" optic ready holster. Looked at the Tulster, those clips tear up my belts pretty quickly. ETA: I ordered another LAS Concealment Shogun. |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 2:22:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any go to AIWB holsters in stock ready to go? T-rex Arms |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 10:20:20 AM EDT
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Well, since you assholes cost me money, I'm going to return the favor.
Family Firearms: Get an emailed quote to get this price -- which comes in a few minutes. EDC package that's OR and has front & rear tritium sights is $380 plus $20 shipping and no tax. The regular Plus is $335 plus $20. ETA: $50 rebate comes off of that. |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 8:35:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, since you assholes cost me money, I'm going to return the favor. Family Firearms: Get an emailed quote to get this price -- which comes in a few minutes. EDC package that's OR and has front & rear tritium sights is $380 plus $20 shipping and no tax. The regular Plus is $335 plus $20. ETA: $50 rebate comes off of that. That's a DANG good deal. If I didn't already get one I would pick that up. I got mine for 370 (OR with night sights and no thumb safety) but had to pay tax. No shipping b/c it was local. |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 8:45:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any go to AIWB holsters in stock ready to go? JM Custom Kydex has holsters ready to ship. I think mine took about a week to get to me. I have the normal IWB holster, but they also have AIWB listed under their "quick ship" category. |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 10:33:36 PM EDT
[#19]
Just a reminder the $50 rebate ends on April 2nd.
Picked one up locally for $388, so $338 after rebate 
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Posted: 3/21/2023 11:32:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just a reminder the $50 rebate ends on April 2nd. Picked one up locally for $388, so $338 after rebate At Sub 350, I can't see why people would consider a 43x or 365 XL |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 11:39:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At Sub 350, I can't see why people would consider a 43x or 365 XL They want something less shootable (43x/365) and/or less reliable (365). |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 11:51:24 PM EDT
[#22]
Shield .45 here. Hate the fucking thing. My 669, thats a different story.
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Posted: 3/21/2023 11:56:35 PM EDT
[#23]
I just finished the "plus" frame upgrade this weekend. I had an APEX trigger kit for the Shield 1.0 and decided to put it in. It is NOT a direct fit, I had to relieve the frame slightly. Also I found a Shield Optics Ready Slide that the Holosun 507k directly mounts to, no plates involved. NOTE I said Shield Optics Ready Slide. Not Shield plus. This is a great upgrade.
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Posted: 3/22/2023 7:39:32 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I just finished the "plus" frame upgrade this weekend. I had an APEX trigger kit for the Shield 1.0 and decided to put it in. It is NOT a direct fit, I had to relieve the frame slightly. Also I found a Shield Optics Ready Slide that the Holosun 507k directly mounts to, no plates involved. NOTE I said Shield Optics Ready Slide. Not Shield plus. This is a great upgrade. Does you great slide upgrade have a great link? |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 8:44:06 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Does you great slide upgrade have a great link? Here's one from Brownells, got mine local at Turner's. https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/handgun-parts/handgun-slides-parts/shield-pistol-optics-ready-slide-assembly/ |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 8:59:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here's one from Brownells, got mine local at Turner's. https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/handgun-parts/handgun-slides-parts/shield-pistol-optics-ready-slide-assembly/ Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Does you great slide upgrade have a great link? Here's one from Brownells, got mine local at Turner's. https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/handgun-parts/handgun-slides-parts/shield-pistol-optics-ready-slide-assembly/ This one? So a 507K fits the Shield slide but not the Shield Plus slide? Edit: This picture seens to indicate it would. Strange.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 9:07:10 AM EDT
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For the holster, while it may not be a quick shop item I love my crossbreed reckoning system. I believe it is on sale for 20% off right now. If you are lucky you may find one quick at crossbreedseconds.com the only thing is I had to file a bit to get the optic to clear the top edge, took maybe 5min with a small file. It is the most comfortable iwb I could find for anyone with a gut. The leather keeps the back of the slide from digging in.
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Posted: 3/22/2023 9:12:51 AM EDT
[#28]
I still have one of the original shields, its not bad to carry and I shoot it well but I just dont really like it. Not sure why, its a solid pistol.
If i'm being honest about it though if I could get more than $150 out of it I would trade it in and buy one of the little glocks. |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 9:16:23 AM EDT
[#29]
I have a 2.0 shield single stack I upgraded with mag guts and I own a P365 that works fine. Why do I want to get a plus now to the point I want to get it just so I won’t have to stew on it anymore?
This place is expensive. |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 9:22:48 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a DANG good deal. If I didn't already get one I would pick that up. I got mine for 370 (OR with night sights and no thumb safety) but had to pay tax. No shipping b/c it was local. Two is one. One is none. Or so they say 
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Posted: 3/22/2023 10:14:55 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This one? So a 507K fits the Shield slide but not the Shield Plus slide? Edit: This picture seens to indicate it would. Strange. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/174498/shieldor_jpg-2755056.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Does you great slide upgrade have a great link? Here's one from Brownells, got mine local at Turner's. https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/handgun-parts/handgun-slides-parts/shield-pistol-optics-ready-slide-assembly/ You could get the whole pistol for a few dollars more. This one? So a 507K fits the Shield slide but not the Shield Plus slide? Edit: This picture seens to indicate it would. Strange. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/174498/shieldor_jpg-2755056.JPG |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 10:51:42 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This one? So a 507K fits the Shield slide but not the Shield Plus slide? Edit: This picture seens to indicate it would. Strange. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/174498/shieldor_jpg-2755056.JPG Correct. The Shield Plus OR slide has two additional metal "posts" below the screw holes. It's the Shield RMSc footprint. The slide in that picture is cut for the Holosum 507k X2 footprint. |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 11:02:53 AM EDT
[#33]
I really like mine. Had an original Shield, and upgraded to a Plus about four months ago. My only complaint is the aggressiveness of the grip, walking around with it it starts to abrade my skin where I'm carrying (IWB @ 4 O'Clock). Went for a walk with it the other day and after I was done it looked like I had road rash.
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Posted: 3/22/2023 11:26:58 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I really like mine. Had an original Shield, and upgraded to a Plus about four months ago. My only complaint is the aggressiveness of the grip, walking around with it it starts to abrade my skin where I'm carrying (IWB @ 4 O'Clock). Went for a walk with it the other day and after I was done it looked like I had road rash. I cut a piece of bicycle inner tube and put it around the grip and that fixes the rough texture issue. Feels good to me. |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 1:01:09 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a 2.0 shield single stack I upgraded with mag guts and I own a P365 that works fine. Why do I want to get a plus now to the point I want to get it just so I won’t have to stew on it anymore? This place is expensive. Justify it by the option of 15 round factory mags |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 1:28:33 AM EDT
[#36]
Thanks to this thread and the rebate, I just picked up my optics ready Shield Plus. I didn't realize it came with night sights, so that was a nice surprise. The stippling is also a nice medium between my gen 1 Shield 9 and the sandpaper of my gen 1 Shield 45.
Can't wait to shoot it 
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Posted: 3/25/2023 3:29:58 PM EDT
[#37]
Update! Bought one just now. $487 out the door for an optics ready version, non safety.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 3:53:15 PM EDT
[#38]
Dunhams has some 15 round mags for $27 after the 10% off coupon.
There’s none left in Port Huron though.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 3:54:33 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Update! Bought one just now. $487 out the door for an optics ready version, non safety. You won’t be disappointed! |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 4:52:25 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I still have one of the original shields, its not bad to carry and I shoot it well but I just dont really like it. Not sure why, its a solid pistol. If i'm being honest about it though if I could get more than $150 out of it I would trade it in and buy one of the little glocks. If you were local I would def give you 150. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 4:54:11 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Update! Bought one just now. $487 out the door for an optics ready version, non safety. So how many people did we convert in this thread? lol so 430 with the rebate isn't terrible, enjoy the gun. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 8:22:16 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So how many people did we convert in this thread? lol so 430 with the rebate isn't terrible, enjoy the gun. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Update! Bought one just now. $487 out the door for an optics ready version, non safety. So how many people did we convert in this thread? lol so 430 with the rebate isn't terrible, enjoy the gun. Palmetto was out of stock and by the time I find one at a decent price with shipping and the transfer, i figured id be close with out the waiting. debating on selling my Hellcat which ive been carrying. i haven't touched my sigs in months. i gave my dad my vedder light tuck and mag carrier for his Shield Plus that i got him. He's 83 and doesn't carry anyways. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 8:25:05 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Palmetto was out of stock and by the time I find one at a decent price with shipping and the transfer, i figured id be close with out the waiting. debating on selling my Hellcat which ive been carrying. i haven't touched my sigs in months. i gave my dad my vedder light tuck and mag carrier for his Shield Plus that i got him. He's 83 and doesn't carry anyways. I like the hellcat better, but wouldn't have 2 different micro 9s if I could have 2 of the same. Hellcat is the first ccw I got two of. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 8:53:14 PM EDT
[#44]
I bought the OR model in February from GunZoneDeals. Was just over $400 so around $380 after adding FFL fees then deducting rebate. I moved my Shield optics red dot from my 43x MOS. The mag release is easier to manipulate on the SP so the 43x is going to be sold/traded off. I came across a really good deal on some 13 round mags so I bought more than I’ll ever need. Guess I’ll have a few to trade off.
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Posted: 3/25/2023 11:55:43 PM EDT
[#45]
I"m not happy at all. My Shield Plus chocked twice at TacCon2023 today during the match. I was able to clear both malfs (FTEx) but it cost me time and one cost me a round on target. I sucked anyways.
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Posted: 3/26/2023 11:57:18 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Shield .45 here. Hate the fucking thing. My 669, thats a different story. I have the Shield 2.0 in .45 with the attached laser and love shooting it. Wouldn’t hesitate to carry it but probably would prefer the 9mm for the added capacity. |
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Posted: 3/28/2023 1:33:29 AM EDT
[#47]
Anyone know whether I'd still be able to get rebate if I order one now, but don't pick it up and do transfer until next week (after rebate period ends)?
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Posted: 3/28/2023 4:45:43 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone know whether I'd still be able to get rebate if I order one now, but don't pick it up and do transfer until next week (after rebate period ends)? It *should* work if you submit the emailed receipt of your order as your proof of purchase (it's when you purchased it, not when you take possession). |
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Posted: 3/28/2023 7:06:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It *should* work if you submit the emailed receipt of your order as your proof of purchase (it's when you purchased it, not when you take possession). Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Anyone know whether I'd still be able to get rebate if I order one now, but don't pick it up and do transfer until next week (after rebate period ends)? It *should* work if you submit the emailed receipt of your order as your proof of purchase (it's when you purchased it, not when you take possession). Thanks. Hopefully it'll work. I'm not sure since in the FAQs it has: Q: My receipt does not list the serial number but my transfer paperwork does. Which do I submit? A: A dated sales receipt must include the Store Name, a clear description of the item purchased and the purchase price. If the serial number is listed on a transfer or shipping document please include it as part of your submission. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 6:56:05 PM EDT
[#50]
Got in on the rebate frenzy and purchased a shield plus today. Feels great in the hands. Can't wait to shoot it
Started with a PPSm2, then a 43X, Sig 365XL, and now this. $433 OTD after theft before rebate from sportsman's warehouse. Figured I saved money on shipping and transfer. shield plus standard model  Attached File |
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