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MSG Glenn · 07-24-2013, 01:08 PM

I would choose the Shield only for the fact that it's a Smith & Wesson M&P.

I suggest that you try to rent or borrow both & make a comparison. Go with the one you shoot best & fits the type of use that you plan for it.

If you were to buy a handgun at a police supply store the Shield sells for $399 including 2 mags whereas the Kahr CM 9/40 has a $364 with one mag. The Kahr CW 9/40 with one mag sells for $344. Basically a wash. Expect up to a year wait at those type of stores for Shields. I don't know about the Kahr.

Concealability is not a factor for me. I conceal a FS M&P 40 & Sigma 40VE (same basic size as a Glock 23) pretty well & have a 40 compact on order which I expect to conceal somewhat better.

I'm sure price & availability at a regular gun store is altogether different.