I was looking at the S&W Shield 40, needed to pick someone's brain (other than the gun seller)....noticed the rather small barrel, is it compact or subcompact? How is the recoil vs a Glock 23? Is it better than a Beretta PX4 Storm?
I am new to guns and have a Glock 19. I've been told that Gold Dot 124 grain +P ammo is among the best for personal defense...any others meet or beat that ammo?