Thank you.
I really am curious.
Externally, it looks very much like a Shield, sans trigger safety, but with the addition of ambidextrous controls.

It wouldnt be the first time we see rebranding of models from contributing partners. The Ruger LCP could be thought of as a refinement of the KelTec P3AT, in some regards (though, arguably with a less stout extractor), and re-hashed/cheaper versions of the the Sig P226 (M10), Beretta 92F (M9), as well as stylistic copies of the Walther p99 and other models past any protection of patent or left behind by their designers can be found all over.

Whats curious here is the shield is neither old, nor discarded, and the Honor Guard is anything but inexpensive.
Im wondering if there is in its genesis a story of someones split with smith and wesson?.

Of peculiar interest is the integrated stand off model. Weve seen add on devices mounted to rails, trigger guards, and recoil guide rods, but seldom integrated into the host firearm.
Im putt8ng down the reflex to dismiss it as a gimmick, since close quarters defense might just make such a device make sense.
However, i think it really requires some sim rounds and real rolling about to tell. Hands, clothes, or other impediments might be more significant than muzzle contact where an out of battery malfunction is concerned.
We just have to roll and see.

IF it does turn out to be valid, will we see a market for slightly extended recoil guide rods to facilitate stand off?


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