The Shield is not currently offered in .45. Looking at one closely I suspect you could not make the current design work because of the increased diameter of the cartridge. It would need a complete redesign.tomdavis wrote:I have the S&W Shield in 9mm and even though I have large hands it is great. I like it as my wife can also shoot it comfortably. It comes in the 40 and 45. I am sure the 45 would be too much for the pistol's weight but a 40 could work.
About .40's: I have carried a Glock 23 for many years. It is a great EDC gun in my opinion. Even more concealable is the Glock 27. I carry mine when I need deeper concealment. Sorry...everybody carrying a Glock at work made me a believer.
If you want a small .45, I like the new Glock 30S. 10+1 in a package about the size of the G23/19. The Glock 36 is great for even deeper concealment as it is a single stack. The Shield is a great gun in a perfectly sized package for smaller hands or deep concealment. My wife would not part with hers for anything. I haven't shot the Shield in .40 but then recoil has never bothered me.