Many have owned a Smith Shield since its debut in 2012. It was a game changer and a significant upgrade over other single-stack 9mm options available at the time. Over the years, the micro 9 market exploded with new competitors, but none captured most people’s interest enough to consider an upgrade.
That all changed with the introduction of the Sig P365XL in June 2019. It offered features that no other micro 9 had managed to provide, and many felt they justified an upgrade. This post will serve as an evaluation and comparison of features, performance, costs, and the intangible aspects of both firearms. Especially now with integrated red dots.
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