I was the biggest fan boy of porting back in the old days. Now that I see it really is pointless why waste your money unless your running 3 gun?
Buy a regular shield with NO SAFETY and APEX IT OUT!
Horrible trigger that even with all the apex parts you can't fix.
You can get a M&P for 399 these days. G2 PT111 that has a better trigger that is double strike capable for around 200. Compact weapon that takes 17 rounders.
Your money
Grab the slide with your off hand and take strong hand and literally palm the **** out of the grip.
This happened to me once with a Corbon 115 and a ****ty LWD barrel. Had to call them and he talked to me when it was stuck...
Stay away from all that material such as crossbread, alienwear
Go with kydex one piece
Tuckable IWB Holster - Cook's Holsters, LLC
Ask for both belt clips so you can swap them. You can also have the sweat guard cut away. Custom made. I plan on ordering one soon.