After considering the .40 over the 9mm with the M&P Shield....Really what I was looking for was a very small, very concealable, light, thin handgun no matter what the weather or what I'm wearing. One I can carry while working, (or yes, even on Sunday). I found the Shield was just too large for my needs (actually I didn't find any M&P Shields in St. George...only long waiting lists). I actually pulled the trigger and bought a Ruger LCP-CT yesterday. My wife thinks it's cute....but I'm still comfortable with my manhood...a .380 is not like I went out and adopted a poodle for goodness sakes....is it?
