I have been a 1911 lover for years along with my S&W revolvers. I have carried several Glocks but do not like them. They do not point right for me and I hate the brick like feel of the grip. Too Fat! I read everything I could find on the Shield before purchasing one and got a 9mm. I love it. It is slim, trim and has a really good trigger as is. It shoots great and is easy to conceal. I have heald the Walther PPs and all the other similar weapons and prefer the feel of the Shield over all the others. It is a winner in MHO.