Shield/G43/XDs are all kind of a toss up for me. I'd like to hear more feedback on the LC9s Pro if anyone has some first hand experience with it. The trigger felt great in the store but I've never fired one.
My Shield was stolen recently so I am back in the market. Might try the Glock 43 now if I can find a decent deal. I have a friend with a back pocket holster for it and it's very nice
i have all 4 you listed, most accurate with Glock 43, most comfortable to carry is LC9S Pro, most comfortable to shoot is Glock 43 and Shield, what i dont recommend at all is XDs.
I was able to pocket carry my 43 today in a sticky holster. Very surprised as there was no way to pocket carry my Shield. I'm not a big guy and don't have large pockets. Actually seemed to fit better than my lcr snub nose 38. Definitely flatter without the cylinder.
I'll throw this in here on the side of the glock. Just got this in today; Strike Industries plus 2 extension. Now I can get a full grip! Feels great. Spring feels strong all the way up. I'll put a bunch through it this weekend before I carry it.