It's really kind of fascinating to read this post, so many different opinions.

What's hard to understand is why there are so many that are so outspoken to the point of sounding really ticked off that S&W came out with this model.

It's not for some, I understand that, but it does have features that many will find helpful, and many will buy this firearm because of those features.

But to constantly criticize the decision to make this gun just because it's not what you want in a handgun just baffles me. S&W offers the Shield, and all of their handguns in many different models to appeal to just about everyone. If this particular model isn't for you, then fine, but it might be just what someone else is looking for.

Instead of being so critical and denouncing this model because it's isn't your cup of tea, just be thankful that S&W is listening and is trying to come out with models that offer everyone what they want.