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Any other Shield Plus fans here?

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#1 ·
I've owned three version 1 Shields over the years, and a 2.0 Shield...

But once the Shield Plus came out - wow. The original Shields were almost TOO thin for me. But the Shield Plus width is just perfect.

I love the fiber optic sights on the Performance Center models. And, I shoot my 4" version as well as my fullsize Beretta. I am amazed at how well it shoots, and how well the trigger is.

Any other people have a Shield Plus? I have had 25 carry guns since the 1990s. The 4" Shield Plus is my favorite :)



 
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My eyes have gotten better as I have aged and my eye doctor just says that sometimes that happens. I suspect it has a lot to do with what I did for a living most of my life (software development/engineering). My vision has been 20/20 for several years now and I am 76.
 
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I bought a Shield Plus not too long after the model was introduced. Wonderful gun and most definitely a keeper. Surprisingly accurate as well. I had a Sig Sauer P365XL and the Shield Plus is a better gun, in my opinion. With the XL, I had to adjust my grip whenever I pulled it during practice sessions. Not good and a serious danger if I ever had to employ it. This doesn't happen with my Shield Plus. Comes right out very natural and where it is supposed to be in my hands. Sold the XL.
 
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As I’ve said before, I use the red dot more for distance, shooting beyond 10 yards. At normal self defense ranges I don’t even need sights to empty a mag in the chest area of a standard silhouette target. With just a little practice the dot is easy to aquire and pinpoint accuracy at speed is very doable. But…..if it ain’t for you, then it ain’t for you !
 
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Generally speaking, the Shield is a fine pistol in any barrel length. I've carried the 9 Shield for several years almost daily on the belt, previously IWB. You don't require a .40 Cal., and the ammo availability is always a problem. It is a bit snappy, but if you want to know snappy shoot a 10mm pistol, even in four inches. You won't like it very much. The 9 Shield is fine with an increased mag capacity with a Mag Guts insert spring kit. Ten plus one is fine. Some States don't allow more than ten in the mag. In self-defense situation, you won't even be using that many.
 
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