It sounds like the walther and the ruger are the only two other options except for maybe a 1911
I'm gonna go track down and fondle the Walther next week. I have been watching a few videos and reviews on them and it looks like a winner. I wish that my M2 had the interchangeable back straps like the PPS Classic. I'll deal with it though to not have that stupid paddle mag release...I don't think I could.pocket carry a 1911. Plus, the only 1911(besides a FS Govt. Model) that I really want costs $1,500 and I don't have that kinda money to spend at the moment.
Stock shield triggers suck but with the spring/sear kit they're very nice. Plus a lot more common & more aftermarket parts than Walther.
Yeah, I agree that the Shield will have more aftermarket parts available than the Walther but the only thing I'd probably do to the Walther is a set of night sights and some grip tape.
Lc9s has a great trigger. The XDs trigger is not very good but can be with a kit from PRP but it's the most difficult install I've ever done on a firearm.
I am gonna try to see if I can find a store with both the PPS M2 and the LC9S Pro. I didn't really mind the trigger on my old XDs that much. Weird because most people like the triggers on the Shield better, but I was the opposite. I really just want to try something different this go round, otherwise I'd buy another XDs. I'm still kinda considering getting an XDs 4.0, but I couldn't pocket carry that.
I'm a Shield fan for its intended purpose for me...small, concealable, reliable and lightweight option for me to carry when I have shorts a tshirt on or needing something to not print at all.
I'm just not very fond of the Shield. To each their own.
I held one of those and didn't like the way it fit in my hand...actually now that I think about it, I think it might have been a DB380.