...but not new to forums. I've been on Bladeforums for 20 years or so, been on a few other knife forums and lurked on Glock forums.
So... I joined MP-Pistol Forums to go along with the Shield 1.0 I acquired a few weeks ago. Since this is my first S&W semiauto, I thought joining the forum and taking advantage of the members' knowledge and experience would help me "bond" quicker with the new guy in my household.
So far, I really like the Shield. I picked it up as a front/cargo pocket carry for "in-your-face", SHTF needs when I don't want to strap on my M17 or slide my G43X in my waistband. I dropped it off with a local gunsmith for d/a and deep cleaning. It just came back this week, "running like a top" he said. I took it to the range today and shot it alongside my 43X to start getting familiar with it. I've only put 160 rounds through it so far, but I'm impressed with the performance at SD distances. It is very comfortable and easy to shoot, compared to my 43X (which I love, BTW, and will never part with).
Well... that's me. I'm a retired preacher and sporting goods IT guy living on the south side of the ATL Metro area. I started shooting in FL with my dad when I was 5 or 6 and I've been doing it as much as I could ever since (that would be for the last 68 years). I shoot regularly, round about 400-500 rounds a month. Barely enough to keep up basic familiarity, I know... but it is what it is. Thanks for letting me get my foot in the door. I look forward to interacting with all of you for years to come.
So... I joined MP-Pistol Forums to go along with the Shield 1.0 I acquired a few weeks ago. Since this is my first S&W semiauto, I thought joining the forum and taking advantage of the members' knowledge and experience would help me "bond" quicker with the new guy in my household.
So far, I really like the Shield. I picked it up as a front/cargo pocket carry for "in-your-face", SHTF needs when I don't want to strap on my M17 or slide my G43X in my waistband. I dropped it off with a local gunsmith for d/a and deep cleaning. It just came back this week, "running like a top" he said. I took it to the range today and shot it alongside my 43X to start getting familiar with it. I've only put 160 rounds through it so far, but I'm impressed with the performance at SD distances. It is very comfortable and easy to shoot, compared to my 43X (which I love, BTW, and will never part with).
Well... that's me. I'm a retired preacher and sporting goods IT guy living on the south side of the ATL Metro area. I started shooting in FL with my dad when I was 5 or 6 and I've been doing it as much as I could ever since (that would be for the last 68 years). I shoot regularly, round about 400-500 rounds a month. Barely enough to keep up basic familiarity, I know... but it is what it is. Thanks for letting me get my foot in the door. I look forward to interacting with all of you for years to come.
