Used shield 9mm or new shield plus 9mm

[Countrysinner]

So I've been looking to buy a second shield because 2 is one and I carry my original shield 9mm everywhere (including on long runs in the rain). I loved that it was cheap, light, and reliable. It helps that I shoot it very well.

Now I'm eyeing the shield plus but hesitating because they changed the trigger and cause I think they are still a bit too pricey ($400) for a gun im going to beat the tar out of.

Do I buy an old original shield or go for the plus? Is it really better than my old $250 shield? Does anyone own and shoot both? Thoughts?

[Whisper]

I had the original Shield and liked it a lot.  When the SIG P365 came out, the added ammo capacity seemed too good to pass up, so I got a P365 and let the Shield go on to one of my sons.  When the Shield Plus came out, I went back to it and sold the SIG.  I now have both the 3.1-inch and 4-inch versions of the Shield Plus.  They have better triggers than the original Shields.  Otherwise, they shoot much the same.

HTH,

Whisper

[phiferran]

I have both. I like the grip better on the old shield but the trigger is much better on the shield plus.  Having said that—I still shoot well with both so go figure. 

[Choatecav]

"If it ain't broke.... don't fix it......"

Stay with what you know.  

[FrankD]

If you are comfortable with the old shield and used to that trigger and can't shoot it well I would stick with what you've got.  IF you think you could benefit from the better trigger I would upgrade.  If you think you could benefit from a better trigger and would like some additional capacity go with the P365!

[JustEd]

Something to consider is that you already have a holster and extra mags which word work with a used Shield.

Edited 22 hours ago by JustEd