Nice job. 2000 + rounds through mine, no failures with ball and various jhp. Put a pearce pinky extension on the 6 round magazine that does not change length of back strap, so still easy to conceal.
Great video!!! My EDC is a S&W M&P Shield.45 loaded with Federal HST 230 grain +P JHP. +P ammo does very well in the M&P Shield.45 I did purchase & install a Hogue Grip on my Shield & the recoil is a lot less!!!! I subscribed!!!👍👍
Mr Gilliam,...thanks so much for the thorough review of this firearm. I'm currently scouring the internet for one. Hopefully I'll find one soon. Thanks again.
Grabagun.com has them the 450...6 months ago im sure it wouldve been 400 but the times are changin' The reason I like grabagun is(and their not the only ones doing it)is they have an FFL catalog.you enter your zipcode and they show which FFls they've delt with,no need to contact ffl and have them fax over their license,they retain the ffl info to help future customers...also they send all guns 2 day shipping for 7.99
Great looking pistol, I love the grips on the new ones. It would appear that the Performance Center version has a much better trigger. At least it looked very nice when you showed the pull and reset. Those are some nice groups, especially while shooting a small 45acp!
The trigger surprised me a great deal, it was actually good. I just hate that curve of a hinge trigger. FN got it right on the 509. Overall its really a nice compact accurate defense firearm.
Birchwood Casey Super Black covers those scratches and ejection abrasions very nicely and won't rub off. Try it, you will be super impressed. I had these same marks on my gun and used the above-described touch-up pen.
@@rabbi7933 Home protection ... Glock 41 MOS, FNX 45 Tactical, Springfield Armory XDM Elite are the ones that come to mind in 45acp and for a 1911 Kimber KHX OR (optic ready)or OI (optic installed).
Thanks for quick reply! My Shield .45 pulls to left. But based on your video I think it's trigger control. I was considering trading it in for the Glock 30 which is thicker and allows me to control it better. But I'll continue to stick with my Shield for now. What are the notable differences between the Glock 30 and the Shield 45 you've found?
@Brian Jenkins I love the Glock 30 it's my favorite carry firearm. I've had mine since they first came out, mid 90s and still carry it. Advantage G30 10 round capacity and you can put G21 magazines, makes it 13 round capacity. G30 shoots better in my opinion. The Shield 45 is a nice firearm for flat concealment. If you want a larger striker fired 45 with an excellent trigger, PPQ 45 (get a Talon Grip for this one)
I wonder if the scratches on the ejection port from S&B ammo might have something to do with Fiocchi and S&B being usually loaded a little warmer. Here is manufacturer data, I believe it is all 5" barrel: S&B 230 grain, FMJ, 853 ft/s Fiocchi 230 grain, FMJ, 869 ft/s Remington UMC, 230 grain, FMJ, 835 ft/s Federal, 230 grain, FMJ, 830 ft/s
@mountainhobo Interesting point. Thanks for the list. One of my 1911s has ejection port scratches definitely from CCI Blazer. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
I don’t have the pc version of this one but I do have a shield.45 and it’s my edc and I even wear it during summer time it’s not hard to conceal and I shoot it very well so it just makes sense for me to edc this gun highly recommend it!
@brian buchert Ijust started carrying mine, I had to get a holster from Vedder Holsters since not to many holster makers make one for the 45acp. It does make sense like you said.
No need to skower the internet looking for a holster. Vedder makes them Bravo Concealment makes them Tactical Measures makes them Lucky Coyote makes them all EXCELLENT holsters...all offer L.E and Military or Veteran discounts... oh yeah and so does Alien Gear...
I don't understand how anyone, for a carry 45, can call going from HST to FMJ an "upgrade." If you are really concerned about failing to reliably get expansion velocities from a 45 out of a 3.3 barrel, go with Underwood Xtreme Defenders, a fluted copper solid, which will both protect against over-penetration and do more damage than an FMJ.
@NewTraditionalists I may have missed spoken. I get tongue tied with thoughts. I know the HST and Xtreme Denfenders are a way better choice! Thanks for pointing it out. Greatly appreciate it!
@Yosef Kowalsky Getting magazines and anything else now is tough. At the time I got my extra magazines from Smith and Wesson. Try Gun Mag Warehouse or other online stores. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
For a video with "shooting impressions" in the title, you sure spent most of the time on other topics. Scratches, holsters, dimensions,...nearly everything except for shooting impressions. Not bad in general but, next time try to stay on topic.
@LiChoiFungfan Sorry, some viewers wanted the specs and I spent more time on that. However it's a very good shooter and I'd recommend. You'd want to have the larger magazines because you will have better control on the grip. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
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Nice job. 2000 + rounds through mine, no failures with ball and various jhp. Put a pearce pinky extension on the 6 round magazine that does not change length of back strap, so still easy to conceal.
@wildrockingp8200 Nice! It's a workhorse for sure. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate!
Excellent photography and a very thorough review. Thanks for the analysis.
@D B Mills Thank you! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
Looking good Keanon! Love that PC Shield. Thanks for the vid brother!
Great video!!! My EDC is a S&W M&P Shield.45 loaded with Federal HST 230 grain +P JHP. +P ammo does very well in the M&P Shield.45 I did purchase & install a Hogue Grip on my Shield & the recoil is a lot less!!!! I subscribed!!!👍👍
@thomaspalmer7900 Those Hogue grips are a plus! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
Just purchased this gun. Absolutely wonder to shoot! Thanks for the review, it helped me make a great decision.
Congrats on your new firearm, glad I could help. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
Just picked up one today. Nice video!
@Juan Garnett Congrats! You'll love it! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
Mr Gilliam,...thanks so much for the thorough review of this firearm. I'm currently scouring the internet for one. Hopefully I'll find one soon. Thanks again.
@Bob Orlando Hopefully you'll fine one soon! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
Grabagun.com has them the 450...6 months ago im sure it wouldve been 400 but the times are changin'
The reason I like grabagun is(and their not the only ones doing it)is they have an FFL catalog.you enter your zipcode and they show which FFls they've delt with,no need to contact ffl and have them fax over their license,they retain the ffl info to help future customers...also they send all guns 2 day shipping for 7.99
@@Greatlakesprepper Thanks for the information. 👍Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
Great review and video. Just purchased one of these today, can't wait to shoot it. Also recently traded my glock 30, just felt too fat in my hand.
@griffithk Glad you found something that works for you! Thanks for the sub and watching, greatly appreciated!
Awesome review!
@nmarkose Thanks! Thank for watching, greatly appreciated! 👍
Great looking pistol, I love the grips on the new ones. It would appear that the Performance Center version has a much better trigger. At least it looked very nice when you showed the pull and reset. Those are some nice groups, especially while shooting a small 45acp!
The trigger surprised me a great deal, it was actually good. I just hate that curve of a hinge trigger. FN got it right on the 509. Overall its really a nice compact accurate defense firearm.
Birchwood Casey Super Black covers those scratches and ejection abrasions very nicely and won't rub off. Try it, you will be super impressed. I had these same marks on my gun and used the above-described touch-up pen.
@BigSkyOkie Thanks for the information, will definitely look into it! 👍
I never knew you had a channel. I’m sort of shopping for my first 45 and was looking at this model.
@Nice powerful shooting, little snappy. If you want a 45acp that is compact my favorite is the Glock 30 or the 30s
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 well I’m wanting one I can put a red dot on. Night stand pistol.
@@rabbi7933 Home protection ... Glock 41 MOS, FNX 45 Tactical, Springfield Armory XDM Elite are the ones that come to mind in 45acp and for a 1911 Kimber KHX OR (optic ready)or OI (optic installed).
THANKS GREAT REVIEW
@john reicher Thank you!
I love this piece. I think Just Holster It out of Buffalo, NY makes the best Kydex holsters. I love my holster from them.
@Jay Winters Thanks for the information. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
Thanks for quick reply! My Shield .45 pulls to left. But based on your video I think it's trigger control. I was considering trading it in for the Glock 30 which is thicker and allows me to control it better. But I'll continue to stick with my Shield for now. What are the notable differences between the Glock 30 and the Shield 45 you've found?
@Brian Jenkins I love the Glock 30 it's my favorite carry firearm. I've had mine since they first came out, mid 90s and still carry it. Advantage G30 10 round capacity and you can put G21 magazines, makes it 13 round capacity. G30 shoots better in my opinion. The Shield 45 is a nice firearm for flat concealment. If you want a larger striker fired 45 with an excellent trigger, PPQ 45 (get a Talon Grip for this one)
I've been thinking about a Black plastic 45acp , you may have sold me, Nice review , RGW in NC
@Richard Woolard Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated! 👍
I have the exact model its very accurate i use Hornady critical duty flawless!!👍👍
@Pinoy Urban Tactical Nice! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
critical duty was designed for duty sized pistols.. you wont get expansion!
@@babyblue8214 Thanks for the information! 👍
I wonder if the scratches on the ejection port from S&B ammo might have something to do with Fiocchi and S&B being usually loaded a little warmer. Here is manufacturer data, I believe it is all 5" barrel:
S&B 230 grain, FMJ, 853 ft/s
Fiocchi 230 grain, FMJ, 869 ft/s
Remington UMC, 230 grain, FMJ, 835 ft/s
Federal, 230 grain, FMJ, 830 ft/s
@mountainhobo Interesting point. Thanks for the list. One of my 1911s has ejection port scratches definitely from CCI Blazer. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
Now it would be interesting to try warm Fiocchi and see if it scratches, too. If it doesn't, then the cause might be elsewhere.
I appreciate your opinion. 👍 (Glad you see a real American m-a Black American, exercising his rights.👍)
@Jay Winters Thank you! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
I don’t have the pc version of this one but I do have a shield.45 and it’s my edc and I even wear it during summer time it’s not hard to conceal and I shoot it very well so it just makes sense for me to edc this gun highly recommend it!
@brian buchert Ijust started carrying mine, I had to get a holster from Vedder Holsters since not to many holster makers make one for the 45acp. It does make sense like you said.
Did you find a Kydex holster for the Shield 45?
@Brian Jenkins Yes, got the holster from Vedder Holsters. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated.
No need to skower the internet looking for a holster.
Vedder makes them
Bravo Concealment makes them
Tactical Measures makes them
Lucky Coyote makes them
all EXCELLENT holsters...all offer L.E and Military or Veteran discounts... oh yeah and so does Alien Gear...
@R Sjr Thanks, I went with Vedder Holsters and ended up buying others from them. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated! 👍
I use a kydex galco holster that designed for the m&p 9c...
@Poppa D Nice! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
I don't understand how anyone, for a carry 45, can call going from HST to FMJ an "upgrade." If you are really concerned about failing to reliably get expansion velocities from a 45 out of a 3.3 barrel, go with Underwood Xtreme Defenders, a fluted copper solid, which will both protect against over-penetration and do more damage than an FMJ.
@NewTraditionalists I may have missed spoken. I get tongue tied with thoughts. I know the HST and Xtreme Denfenders are a way better choice! Thanks for pointing it out. Greatly appreciate it!
Check out Comp Tac . I believe that they have Performance center holsters . They are my favorite holster company .
@Dave Gass Thanks I'll do that. Nice firearm for when you can't carry a larger one.
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 What I love about Comp-tac is they make the holster for you . I love the drop slide version . Fast draw .
@@davegass1650 I will definitely check them out.
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@2ABangersandBullets Thank you! You have a following back, subscribed to you!
Did you end yp finding a good holster?
@2ABangersandBullets Yes I picked up a Crossbreed Holster
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 how does it work and feel?
@2ABangersandBullets It feels ok, but you can also get Vedder Holsters for a better fit.
I hate hot loads in my face.
Just picked up this gun for 399 otd. Cant wait.
@pissywilly Congrats on your firearm! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 thanks man!
that's what she said... 🥒💦🤦♀️
Are they going to make this particular Shield as ambidextrous?
@Sean Burnett Sorry I don't know, might have to check Smith and Wesson website.
Keanon Gilliam I’ll definitely check it out and I appreciate the reply.
How’s the recoil?
@@iamseanburnett Recoil isn't bad but noticeable if you have the shorter magazine in it. The longer one give you more control.
Keanon Gilliam Appreciate the feedback.
where can i get extra mags ?
@Yosef Kowalsky Getting magazines and anything else now is tough. At the time I got my extra magazines from Smith and Wesson. Try Gun Mag Warehouse or other online stores. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 yeah. Everywhere I look is out of stock . Thanks . Just shot mine for first time today . I downsized from a full frame 1911
You can also get a finger( pinky ) extension for a couple bucks instead of the flat plate. Try Amazon
do what i did get a custom oneeeeeeeeeeeee wheelchair larry
Mine came with a red dot reticle
@jesusramos1900 Nice! Hope you're enjoying it! Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it!
That’s 13 words
Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated! 👍
Keanon Gilliam I was paying attention
@@keydobutkrak LOL
I'd stick with HST if I was you. The SIG ammo is for range use.
@LandSharkClark 365 I've used HST for many years in 9mm and 45acp but I wanted to try something different. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated! 👍
There's a video on here of a guy having issues with his performance center shield .45 2.0 shooting federal hst
@@seansmith5704 Wow I didn't see that video. No problems yet. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated.
For a video with "shooting impressions" in the title, you sure spent most of the time on other topics. Scratches, holsters, dimensions,...nearly everything except for shooting impressions. Not bad in general but, next time try to stay on topic.
@LiChoiFungfan Sorry, some viewers wanted the specs and I spent more time on that. However it's a very good shooter and I'd recommend. You'd want to have the larger magazines because you will have better control on the grip. Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!