Put 150 rounds through the gun today. It shot very well with acceptable combat accuracy out to 50 Yards (10" steel).
Great trigger for a gun of this size with short reset.
Has a thin profile like the Kahr CW9 9mm.
If the regular M&P compact fit your hand I would go with it. I have the 4 1/4 and the compact M&P both are great guns.
I'll be interested in seeing how the ladies in my CCW class shoot it this week end.