This answer deserves some kind of rating response.Iunnrais wrote:Oh the dreaded LC9 or something else conundrum....
I went through that not too long ago and ended up with a Walther PPS. Not that the LC9 isn't a nice little gun, but the Walther's trigger and more glock-like manual of arms really won me over (point-shoot, no thumb safety with which to mess about). Well, that and I figured that updating the trigger would cost almost as much as just buying the Walther. The Shield is a nice little gun as well. Luckily I didn't hear about it until after I picked up the Walther so I didn't have to think about that one. Kinda thought about a Springfield XDS, but they seem to be unobtanium which made the decision easier. Still may end up with one when they become more readily available.
Tough choice. If I had liked the LC9 a little more, I might have had to go with the buy both option. Just be glad you're not paying for the Walther mags...~$47 a pop. Mine came with a 7rnd and an 8rnd, but I've already picked up an extra 8 and thinking that I may need to pickup one or two more for range use.
And like has already been mentioned, you can always find someone looking for a LC9 to help defray getting the Shield (or Kahr, or Walther or Kel-tec...) or just start collecting the entire series of small 9s
LC9
PF9
PM9
CM9
CW9
Kimber Solo 9
Walther PPS 9
PM45:
CW45:
G36:
XDS 45
Does this help?