Few concealed carry pistols come in a color that people comment on. This Shield M2.0 is finished in Tiffany Blue with a Crush Silver look, which stands out from the usual black. Whatever color you pick, the job of a carry pistol stays the same, and that job is to go bang every time you ask it to.

Mechanically it is the familiar M2.0: a striker-fired, semi-automatic 9mm with a 3.1" barrel, weighing 1.1 pounds. The magazine holds 7 or 8 rounds, depending on which one you use. The seller notes list NTS, which refers to no thumb safety.

Light weight and a thin profile make the Shield a favorite for everyday carry. The 3.1" barrel keeps it small enough to disappear under a shirt around Charlotte or Raleigh. A single-stack magazine gives less capacity than newer double-stack designs, but also a slimmer grip.

The color is cosmetic only, but it can make a good gift for someone who dislikes black guns. Practice with the pistol and your carry ammunition so you know where it hits.

Listed new. Ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer you choose, where the background check is handled.