After being disapointed that the Shield was a little too tall for pocket carry, i think I have figured out what the probable next steps will be......

I would expect after many many Shields are sold, after S&W squeezes EVERY last profit dollar out of the series, there will be a "compact" version offered with a round shorter magazine

The folks that love the shield will immediately line up and buy the compact version of it. (yeah.... Me too)

It would be the only pocketable pistol with an short trigger and reset under $500.

It will sell in great quantities

I love my M&P 45C.... I would like a pocket pistol in 9mm that has a similar trigger pull.

Maybe next year
Or.... My crystal ball might be cloudy.......