S & W did a great job on the Shield. Yes it is close in size to the compact M&P c but for CCW. I found it hides better and I enjoyed the major fact that it is more accurate then I can be at this time. When two old gents 80 and 70 can pick up a handgun and hit the three inch bull at 30 feet as that is the range we are looking for both of us just smiled. His wifes S&W 642 is a very nice 38 spl, also, but we did not hit the bull with it till the second reload. The shield is a nice light easy to carry and hide handgun for self-defense, and it does not cost mega bucks. Thanks S&W.