I have read mostly positive reviews on the newer P290RS (don't confuse it with a similar looking older P290 fail and the reason for the P290RS)...I haven't been able to try all of these next to each other but I passed on the Shield just because of the thumb safety (I'm a Southpaw)...

I know some will say "just leave the safety off" but I am a devotee of Murphy's Law so I passed...

I also considered a Springfield XDs in 9mm but also passed as I don't own any XD pistols and don't know that I trust the grip safety on a pistol so small...

Bill

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