I agree. I own and like those little guns like the G43, the Shield and even a XDs. They are easy to carry and hide. Most shoot pretty well. The problem I have with them and why they all sit in my safe is because most of the punks that are out there carry something bigger and better. I've seen many gangsters with high capacity 9's lately. So right off the bat I'm under armed. Then factor in multiple offenders and you have an even bigger problem.