I know I have said it many, many times on this forum again. But, if anyone is thinking about buying a new gun - go get the 4" Performance Center Shield Plus in 9mm. You don't have to buy the optic version (that comes with that CT optic) or even the ported version. Just buy the normal, PC version of the Shield Plus with the 4" barrel.
I can't tell you how much I love this gun. I've had it about 2 years now. The sights are amazing, and the trigger is just awesome. The Performance Center does something a little different over the regular Shield Plus. The trigger breaks between 3.25 pounds and 3.5 pounds. Best factory trigger I've ever tried...
I shot this gun again this morning. It is my favorite gun I own. And, this may sound crazy.... But in 30 years time, I have owned 3 digits worth of guns (some very expensive). I was always "chasing the perfect" gun... Always hoping to find one I'd shoot just a little better.... That search just kept going on and on... I knew I'd never find "the" gun, but I kept looking
Everyone has their personal preferences, and we may all end up liking different things at the end of the day.... But, I will say that this Perf Center 4" Shield Plus is THE gun I've been chasing all that time. Yes, I did just say that. I know, a rather bold statement, but it is true.
I keep wishing S&W would come out with a 5" version of the Shield Plus. That would be really awesome...