I just bought my first handgun after months of research and spending time at an indoor range shooting various weapons I rented or that belonged to a friend. I, too, was looking for concealed carry weapon. I decided on the Shield 9mm.

I really liked a Kahr P9 and M&P full size 9mm, but the Shield, IMHO, gives me a balance of a reliable design and company at a reasonable price, a good feel in my hand and accuracy. My groups are almost as tight at 7 yards with the Shield as they were with my best shooting gun, the full size M&P.

I eliminated a lot guns too, by deciding early in my research that my first purchase was going to be from an American manufacturer. When I can afford. Sig Sauer, I will get one of those for shooting USPSA matches as we have a local chapter and I want to use the competitive "juice" to help myself become a more accomplished marksman.