S&W Shield - Does it like to run wet or dry?

[Crash]

As a new S&W Shield owner, I have a maintenance/operation question: does it like to run wet or dry? I know some self-loaders like a lot of lube, but some don't want much at all.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Crash

[nocents]

I don't over lube Shield 9mm because I carry it regular. When I take it to the range I lube the rails with a little grease and a light coat of oil on the barrell and lug. Otherwise I just use light oil where the book recommends. Never had problems.

[Crash]

nocents,

Thanks for your advice--appreciate it.

Crash

[sammeow]

Minimal oiling with a little grease on the rails.
Too much lube is more likely to act as a debris magnet.
Some folks use something like frog lube for a dry lube.

[bloodhound13]

I don't over lube Shield 9mm because I carry it regular. When I take it to the range I lube the rails with a little grease and a light coat of oil on the barrell and lug. Otherwise I just use light oil where the book recommends. Never had problems.

Yup, both our Shields like white lithium grease on the rails and light oil on the barrel lug. We shoot them like we carry them, have never had a hiccup. The M&P line is my new "go to" series of hand warmers. I was an XD fan boy for a while, but they served as trades towards the current stable of over 8 M&P's.

Picking up new M&P 9mm 4.25 inch CORE with RM04 RMR and TLR-3 tomorrow as a matter of fact, new EDC once I get it all sighted in and function tested.

[carlson1]

I lube my Shield the same way I do most of my pistols. Just like a Glock about 5 small drops of Gun Butter. All of the years and rounds through different pistols I have had no problems.

Too much of anything could be a bad thing. Too much lube and it causes build and could seize up during firing.