Gold. While I am still waiting for my sight white dot to fall out I think S&W is way ahead for gun of the year. The 9mm shield is 100% reliable and not like some new guns that come with a ton of small issues to iron out in the first year. I love my full size pistol and it is more accurate at longer distances but as far as I am concerned CC just doesn't happen. The shield is much easier to conceal than full size and still large enough to feel like a real gun although not a true pocket pistol. The 9mm shield gets it done for me.