The Colt bashing will no doubt continue forever some of it true, but most have no idea of what they are talking about being nothing more than a gun store or keyboard commandos. No company, absolutely no company today comes out with a new pistol they haven't done their research on to make sure it will be a success for them. I think they S2 Compact will be a big hit if it performs as well as or very close to the original S2. Would it be my choice for an EDC pistol? Nope no way, I have $400 Glocks for that and I won't miss them if they go to the evidence locker.
Does the world REALLY need another small mini pistol to meet the predisposed needs of the EDC/CCW community? If you say yes you have already missed the boat. And if you are hauling around a $1,200 or more priced pistol on your person for EDC work you need to re-examine what you are doing. It makes no sense what-so-ever carrying an expense pistol for EDC work.
Can the S2 Compact be used as an EDC pistol? Certainly, but is it the best and most convenient choice? Nope, not by a long shot. What is/was lacking in the market is a middle sized hammer fired all metal pistol capable of excellent accuracy, reliable and fun to shoot that doesn't cost $2K or more. A pistol that makes you want to go to the range to shoot it, not sit at home. I love shooting my S2 and I have a lot of other choices in my safe, but the S2 is my preferred "fun gun" right now and I don't see that changing in the near future although I will be buying an S2 Compact ASAP. The tripe about a firing pin safety or decocker is baloney. I carried a Series 70 Colt Lightweight Commander for many years and never had an issue with it. If you have an issue with letting the hammer down on a loaded chamber perhaps you should re-evaluate your experience level with these firearms and find something a bit less intimidating or better yet, learn how to safely let the hammer down on a loaded chamber. It really isn't all that difficult as long as you keep your head screwed on straight. And realistically how many people drop a loaded pistol?
And Colt bashers just continue on, Colt will be here long after you are not.
Rick H.