( 3 out of 5) Decent value, didn't function reliably, though.

by Micky from Springfield, Missouri on November 27, 2017

I purchased this pistol for the value $ and reputation that the Shield has made for itself. I have only owned a few other pistols Springfield brand guns so I don't have a ton to compare to. My main issue is that the slide would not come to a fully closed position after racking it, or after firing a shot. I had to bump it closed as it still remained open about 1/16 - 1/8 of an inch. After about 150 rounds and a good cleaning. I decided this was not reliable enough to carry. Take it for what it is. But this issue has deterred me from any other S&W products for the time being. side note- of 4 Springfield Armory guns I have owned 2 XDS, 1 XDM, and one XD sub compact Reliability was 100% they are a little more expensive.