Carry gun options

[mag360]

If I was in your situation I would go with a gun small enough to be pocket carried (PM9, J-frame, LCP), compact/subcompact depending on what you want to carry daily (G26, Shield, G19), and a full size 45 or 10mm. For the full size I'd probably go with a Glock 20 or G21.

That is the way I am leaning. probably a PM9 as my wife has one and I really like it. Then either the G26, G19 or a chopped G19 might be perfect as I carry appendix the G26 or my G19 currently and they use the same holster so the extra half inch of barrel doesn't matter. lastly I have to decide if I want to stay with the 10mm/40 or go to the 45acp. I have thought of going to a G29 and running either the stock barrel, or 4.6" extended barrel to get the velocity back up while retaining a shorter grip option if I want it. Then I'd have a fat doublestack 40 with a short grip, or run the full size G20 mags for some more grip purchase.

most importantly right now is covering the small deep concealment and I think the PM9 would do that really well. It's only 5oz heavier than an LCP. If i can make that work then all is well. if not I'll have to re-evaluate something smaller or lighter. Lately I'm finding a need to wear suits and tucked in shirts more often and I'm not old enough to just wear untucked hawaiian shirts all the time.

[SamAdams]

Everything depends on your individual circumstances and needs, of course. I find the G20sf to be an extremely versatile platform. Can shoot 10mm or 40 S&W with a conversion barrel. (Makes a nice 40 shooter.) You can also get a complete upper for shooting 45acp, or for 22LR. Of course, this assumes that this is 'allowed' in your crazy CA laws.