I just recently purchased a Shield as well, after reading all the "hype" an seeing some of the online reviews. I thought to myself , "how can you not get 1 these..?" I was really impressed w/ how well it shot right outta the box, w/ the short mag or the +1.. My 1st thought was "what are my sight options?" I really like the Trijicon HD's, and you have answered my question before I even asked it..! I should have my sights by the end of the week.! I went w/ the orange tho, just seems to "pop" better for my eyes.. Anyway, thanks for the post an the pics! An I'll have to agree, you can't put a price on the safety of your loved 1's..