I hope to explain my position without being misunderstood.

I bought my Shield EZ for a specific purpose, and it exceeds all my expectations. However; it's not currently my favorite carry gun.

I'm 70 years old, with arthritis in both thumbs. On bad days, I sometimes have problems racking some guns, like the Shield 9 or Shield 45. I still believe in carrying the most powerful gun I can handle well. Right now, that's most of my guns. Up to, and including, a .44 Magnum revolver.

But I know the days are coming that I may not be able to handle all those guns. Not just racking the slide, but managing recoil. On those days I'll grab the Shield EZ, that's the reason I bought it. That's when it will earn it's keep, and become my "favorite".

For now, I practice with it often. A couple of .380 rounds can be devastating if you put them in the right place.