I love, love love my Shield! I have shot about 700 rounds through it so far and it has never failed me. It is accurate. The only problem I have with it is after taking it down and cleaning and putting it back together you have to lock the slide back. It is so stiff and hard to get it all the way back & lock. It could be that I am a woman with small weak hands. I am 63. It is slowly getting easier. That spring is so stiff, I hope it will eventually break in. I am very happy with it, especially after having issues with my Bodyguard 380 which is a bit finicky with ammo. I feel like the Shield is more reliable, but harder to conceal. I can carry in my purse just fine, don't know if I could conceal on body like I can the 380. Having a harder time finding 380 ammo also. My store has quite a bit of 9mm now so this is now my favorite gun to shoot, besides my M&P 15-22 rifle, LOL.