I bought this M&P a few months ago. At the time I had a Ruger American Pistol that was full size for my home defense and night stand pistol. I like the Ruger American but did not like it as my night stand pistol for home defense. The American did not have a safety on it, I traded it for this M&P9C because of the 9C safety, for my night stand weapon I want the added feature of the safety so I do not accidently pull the trigger while reaching in the dark on the night stand searching for the gun. Plus if startled while a sleep I want the extra step of releasing the safety. The 9C has a safety like a 1911 which is very easy to actuate and a safety that I am use to. Anyway here are some picture of my blinged out home defense 9C. I really like this pistol for the use I have it for. I carry a Glock 43 some but the most I carry a Glock 26. That relegates the 9C for home defense, the light laser combo works very well and an excellent addition for home defense. The next gun purchase will be a M&P 9 5" slide model or a Ruger American again after they atrt offering the safety option.