I bought my .45 Shield a month ago and LOVE it! Prices in NJ aren't as competitive as in other parts of the country, but I still got a pretty good deal and also got in on the 1st rebate.

I still have one more handgun purchase permit and was considering a Charter Arms Pitbull in .45 acp.

With the rebate being extended, I'm tempted by the 9mm Shield - but the grip texture on the 9 isn't as good, and I'm not sure the 9's trigger would be as good as the .45's.

I'm also thinking about a PC ported .45 Shield with the fiber optic sights. That should shoot at least as well as my .45 Shield!