I'm going to jump in here as I've been pocket carrying a PPS M2 for years anytime I'm not carrying something larger (currently a PPQ Q4 with RMR and TLR-1 or an HK P2000 with TLR-7). I love the pistol but, I really wanted to have a red dot on it, and didn't love it enough to spend double the price of the gun to mill out the slide. On top of that, adding 4 rounds to my flush fit mag and 6 rounds to the backup mag was really appealing. But barring that, I would still feel very comfortable continuing to carry it.

Last night I pulled the trigger and ordered the Hellcat OSP and a Holosun 507Kx2 plus a Nightstick light/laser made for the Hellcat. I didn't particularly want a laser, but the options for the Hellcat lights were pretty limited. I was awful close to getting the Shield Plus, but I believe all my carry pistols should have a light, and the Shield didn't have a front rail. If it had a rail, I was going to go that way for sure. I know there is a lot of debate about pistol-mounted lights versus handheld lights, but for me, it's pretty easy. I had a stroke 6 years ago, and I have some residual issues, including balance and left side weakness. I don't trust my left hand in a stressful situation.