The Shield 9 V1 is no target gun. It's plenty accurate for it's intended purpose. And the accuracy is fine for it's price point which is and has been in the $250 range or even less on sale for several years.

I like mine just fine for what it is. Plenty good enough for normal everyday personal protection. If any other obligations are involved, like church security team, LEO off duty, or even shepherding a family other than just us two old people, I would not consider it adequate. That's why I have other options. But being thin and small like it is it's a great motorcycle jacket pocket gun that's subject to the abusive conditions that entails.