Looking for more out of your AR?
Add one of our +4/+6 extensions.
We just took delivery on the black- and red-anodized versions — and they’re the bees knees. No-tools disassembly, smooth, easy-rolling locking screw, and a slick no-snag design makes this a hit with 3-Gunners. Whenever we take this design to a match — people try to buy it!
Aaron Padron was thrilled by how well the color of his +1 matched his Apex trigger. He sent us this photo.
At last, the red-anodized Shield +1’s are in stock and shipping. We have to admit, red-anodize in this application looks great. If you’ve got a 7-round Shield mag laying around un-used, or need a little more length on your 8-rounder to get best control, this is your part! Our “Mag Pack” ships with two extensions, one for each of the mags that came with your pistol.
Cutting away the top layer of black ceracoat makes the helmet stand out boldly.
5/64th’s hidden Allen fits all the screws on the buckle, and fits most Taylor Freelance basepad screws — also works as a field-expedient Glock armorer’s tool.
Over the last few months, we’ve been experimenting with belt buckles.
We’ve learned a lot, and will be rolling out a couple of options as time allows.
Here’s our first offering, done conjointly with Spartan Arms (a local gun store). Not only is it something of a tribute to wounded warriors everywhere, it’s handy. Hidden inside the buckle is a 5/64’s Allen wrench — exactly the size you need for most Taylor Freelance basepads.
We’ve milled this out of aluminum bar stock, then ceracoated it black before cutting a thin slice of aluminum off the “face” — leaving the helmet standing out with a near-mirror shine.
Shield +1 installed on a 7-round magazine. “Tail hold” modification visible on the loose part.
We’re shipping Shield +1’s in black and brushed aluminum now. We expect red ones in about 10 days (thanks to a mix-up at our anodizing firm). They should be just the ticket for those of you with red-colored Apex triggers and the like.
NEW OPTION: As we were sending the Shields out to be anodized, some of our product testers asked us to do something about the sliding the collar on the 8-round magazine (which slides up the mag tube, making reloads awkward). To anchor the collar, we drilled a little hole in the tail of the extension. Just enough for a little screw.
Available in brushed aluminum or black, you can order our Shield +1’s individually, or as a “mag pack” of two: one has a “tail hold” for the 8-round mag, one doesn’t.
You’ll need to drill a tiny 1/16th hole in the collar, but that’s easily done. (Use the extension as a drill guide.) If you’d like to have a “tail hold” on your Shield, just ask for that when you order.
Dealer inquiries welcome!
Detail: The S&W Shield dominates the concealed-carry market in the West. Shield drivers have been asking us to create an extension that not only adds capacity, but makes the stubby grip on the Shield work for people with large hands.
Jack Faubion at Radian Design and TF’s Robin Taylor went through THIRTEEN distinct prototypes, creating a totally new retention system (patent paperwork in process). The Shield’s close-fitting frame has flummoxed extension designers until now, but our new system locks the extension into place with a combination of spring tension and solid steel.
First two Shield +1’s off the mill.
Turn your 8+1 magazine into a 9+1 – or extend the too-short 7+1 magazine into a serviceable 8+1 that feels BETTER than the factory 8+1.
Whether you’re looking for a little more capacity, or a little more grip to work with, our testers tell us the Taylor Freelance Shield Extension “makes” the gun.
At last! Our backordered Speed Shooter Specialties magwells have arrived. We recommend the SSS line (left and right in picture) over all others for SSS’ blend of efficient design and economy. Our No. 1 suggestion is the black steel ESP model. The Carver Custom “Big Mouth” (center at left) is a close second. More expensive, but very well-made and well-thought-out.