I switched from the 9mm Shield that I carried for two years to the 45 Shield because I wanted a little more aggressive frame texture and didn't want to stipple mine. Recoil is subjective but I love the way the Shield 45 shoots. I literally laughed after the first mag I put through it because it was so much smoother and more manageable than I expected. The trigger is a little better in the 45 than my 9 was as well. Great guns especially for the price.
