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Like others have said the shield is a booger to load. Mine has gotten easier over time but when I first got it I almost could not load the last round in the mag. I remember loading 6+1 and it mag was very hard to seat but the gun has never hiccuped. When I bought hyve extended mag from their website which already comes pre assembled and a stronger spring it was very hard to load and almost impossible to load 8 +1. But it cycled fine and ran without a problem. As mentioned above the Glock 43 is very easy to load. But all Glock mags are easy to load and manipulate the slide even when loaded to max capacity. I did not like the shield in 9mm I’ve shot them and never fell in love. The 45 shield i guess due to its slightlylarger size was the goldy locks for me it fit just right. That’s how the Glock 43 is for me. I would buy 10 G43’s before I bought a 9mm shield. But you need to go handle them and see if a gun store with a range has rentals. And try the different guns. The walther and glock will serve you well as will the shield! Just don’t buy an XD

The shield is an excellent carry option. I own the 45 shield and it has been a true and faithful companion. I have been carrying my Glock 43 as of late but I still love to carry my shield. If you want more capacity look at The the hyve mag extensions. I own a +2 for the 45 shield and I also will say look at Taran Tactical. I own the +2 for the Glock 43.