actually it doesnt do much for me. I dont have strength problems pulling the slide on a regular shield and i detest safetys on defense guns. Its pretty rare for me anymore to carry a 1911. Once in a great while i carry my little springfield emp 40 just because its so dammed good looking but it has a saftey and is as heavy as my alloy frame full sized 1911s. Cant say never but i doubt ill ever buy a new 1911 again.