LC9s is smaller and feels a lot more compact when carrying IWB or in the pocket.
Shield is bigger and weighs almost 2 oz more than LC9s. It shoots better than LC9s though for myself.
shield has 8 round option, LC9s only has 7 round. Trigger wise, LC9s is better than Shield. For shield you might have to switch to apex one.Shield you can get it under $200 now while LC9s costs around $250 at least.
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