M&P Shield will be released with no thumb safety

[maroonandwhite]

I just read that the Shield will be released without the thumb safety. This got me wondering if anyone actually has problems with it accidentally engaging. I don't see how it would be possible on mine but I've seen youtubers complaining about it accidentally coming on.

 

I'd just as soon not have a thumb safety but mine isn't in the way. Is yours?

[daddyo]

Never understood why they made it with an external safety in the first place. A defensive weapon shouldn't have one.

[maroonandwhite]

Never understood why they made it with an external safety in the first place. A defensive weapon shouldn't have one.

I agree. It's really only half a safety to me though. I can barely engage it anyways with a firing grip. My guess is that they hoped it would appeal more to the pocket carry audience even though it's a tad big for that.

[Chucktshoes]

My understanding is that it isn't that the thumb safety was a source of any problems, they are just responding to the customer's desires for a model without a thumb safety. I've been planning on buying one but just haven't gotten around to it yet. I was just going to remove the thumb safety and put a plug in the hole, but this will now save me the trouble.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Any ideas when?

[Karnage]

I hope that it is true. I have been hearing that since the shield was released. I got tired of waiting last year.

[maroonandwhite]

They actually have it on their site with a commercial and all. Not sure on the date but I would imagine now.

[Chucktshoes]

No street date just yet. Details were leaked early. I would expect it to start hitting stores in the near future.

[Patton]

My understanding is that it isn't that the thumb safety was a source of any problems, they are just responding to the customer's desires for a model without a thumb safety. I've been planning on buying one but just haven't gotten around to it yet. I was just going to remove the thumb safety and put a plug in the hole, but this will now save me the trouble.

It's not easily removed like the other M&P's, the safety actually carries the sear assembly.
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[xjsnake]

I wonder if that's contributing to the drop in price on the original shields. Along with increased supply. They can be found for under $350 pretty consistently the last few weeks

[Erik88]

Nice job on S&W for listening to their customers. Glock should take notes.

[miller_man]

Not a big M&P fan, but good for the shield - should have always been an option.

[tercel89]

YES and good that they are reducing the number of the parts on the gun . Less is better in my opinion. I am hoping they will go with solid pins instead of roll pins so I can detail strip it with a punch or nail or something simple instead of using a Roll-Pin Punch . 

[hipower]

Yes, the price drop has been just amazing on the Shield pistols!

I paid considerably more for mine last year. Wonder if buying another one at a cheaper price now would make me feel better about it? LOL