I have an s&w m&p shield 9mm and last year I took a chance on a pt111. I'm one cheap son of a baptist.
I have to say I was a little iffy on the Taurus with all the issues they have suffered through, but it runs fine and its as accurate at 30ft as you would expect from any other sub compact under $500. Between the two the Shield is more comfortable to carry but the PT111 can be had for $250 or less if you have good timing. And with two mags I can walk around with 24 rounds concealed in business casual fairly easy.
I have to say I was a little iffy on the Taurus with all the issues they have suffered through, but it runs fine and its as accurate at 30ft as you would expect from any other sub compact under $500. Between the two the Shield is more comfortable to carry but the PT111 can be had for $250 or less if you have good timing. And with two mags I can walk around with 24 rounds concealed in business casual fairly easy.