[Damocles]

I have both an M&P full frame in 9mm as well as an M&P Shield in 9mm and they're both fantastic. The full size is at home, the Shield is my daily carry. While the single stack is certainly a compromise of capacity/accuracy(at range) for size/concealability, it is still a very viable option for most scenarios I can forsee myself encountering on a daily basis. I've put approximately 1,300 rounds of mixed ammo types through the Shield with not one FTF or any other malfunctions of any kind. I even refused to clean or oil the pistol through the first 600 rounds (mostly cheap, dirty cartridges) to see if I could force a malfunction, and ultimately failed to do so (I was not carrying the pistol at time of the test). It will continue to be my primary carry pistol until such a time as it proves itself incapable of performing its duties when called upon. I live in Florida, where hot and humid are the norm. Also, I am not a large man, so the thinner profile of the Shield is perfect for carry here in all seasons, though I can get by with the full framed M&P on some "winter" days.

The full size M&P is my primary home defense option, and sits readily available for immediate use in my home. I have owned this pistol longer than I have owned the Shield and have put approximately 5,000 rounds of mixed quality ammo through it. I have not had one malfunction.

Both pistols have been through several pistol training courses with me and both have performed superbly without a single hiccup through dust, dirt, gravel, sweat and even a little bit of blood (tip: superglue is a great field alternative for stitches).

I run the full sized M&P stock (though that may change in the future). I have installed several APEX Tactical internals in the Shield, as well as XS Big Dot sights. The XS Big Dots have greatly improved the effectiveness of shots taken with a flash sight picture. At longer ranges they can be cumbersome.

I do not own many firearms. The ones I do own, however, I would trust with the lives of my family. The M&Ps are a mainstay.