I know, nobody asked. But what the heck. I've had my .40 Shield about a year now. They are less popular and don't in general, get a lot of love. But, I like this little gun a lot. Haven't seen anything in the Shield .45 that really moves me to go buy since I already own the .40. That said, if the .45 grabs ya, by all means get one! I don't think a guy can have too many handguns.