When I was preparing for my CCW test several years ago I did a dry run of the whole course of fire with the Shield and with 2 much bigger 9mm's, and the Shield won out. I passed the test with the Shield, which was appropriate since it was what I planned to carry, and I've carried it every day since. Next time I take the test I figure to use my Springfield Range Officer .45 with Fastfire 3. It's darn near unfair, as evidenced by the 20 shot hole here: Still carrying the Shield, though.