S&W M&P Shield in 9mm

**jeffk3630** · June 2nd, 2015, 07:54 AM

I have had a S&W shield in 9mm for about 6 months now. I have shot a least 500 rounds with target ammo. With 115gr. loads it shoots about 6 inches low all the time. Has any one else had this happen to them? Should I get different sights?

**bogey1** · June 2nd, 2015, 07:57 AM

Mine shoots 8-12" to the left and 5" low. I can fix the elevation but not the windage, need the site tool.

**tripleS** · June 2nd, 2015, 01:39 PM

Just out of curiosity has anyone else fired it with the same results? Out of the 4 shields in the family none of them are that far off. At tops maybe an inch low or so.

I can tell you that the trigger on my brother in laws shield was really gritty due to a burr in the striker safety button bore. A small flex hone took care of the burr and then it shot a lot better after the repair. Also the dime on the front sight trick got him shooting his well.

**Boondox** · June 2nd, 2015, 05:20 PM

My last 3 smiths , 2 M&P's and a shield have all been dead on elevation wise.
The shield needed bumped a bit windage wise.
You have NO IDEA how rare that is for me.
I think I used up all my luck on those 3 guns for the rest of my life.

My 40's shoot 165gr and my 9 shoots 124gr

**bogey1** · June 2nd, 2015, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by tripleS

Just out of curiosity has anyone else fired it with the same results?

I had a friend shoot mine, he couldnt get on target. I told him to aim at the target on the right if he wants to hit the one on the left. It worked.

**alpacaheat** · June 3rd, 2015, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by bogey1

I had a friend shoot mine, he couldnt get on target. I told him to aim at the target on the right if he wants to hit the one on the left. It worked.

Aim at the hostage to shoot the gang member!

**bogey1** · June 3rd, 2015, 05:33 PM

Pretty much that's what Id have to do lol.

**Hodgie** · June 3rd, 2015, 06:06 PM

I have read about this issue before with some of the earlier models not sure if this applies to you guy's. I purchased mine used about about 15 months ago and it's always right on up to 30 yards for me and my wife. I will be changing the sights sooner or later but so far no issues with them the way I got it.

**filgun11** · June 3rd, 2015, 07:57 PM

I am one of those who bought the Shield the first week it came out. Mine shot right on, maybe a tad low. I called S&W and they had me ship it, and they replaced the front sight. It is spot on ever since. They even gave me a free magazine just for the trouble.
I have since replaced the sights with Ameriglo night sights.

**MARINE DIVISION TWO** · June 5th, 2015, 08:00 PM

Our two shields 9mm & 40 both shoot to point of aim ! Could be your sights but before correcting them make sure that your not drifting the gun as you engage your trigger to fire ! JMO/MDT