Concealable

Mule;

I dunno.  Is there anyplace nearby that has a rental range where you can try a lot of different guns? 

900F

There's a range near where I work.  I'll see if they can let me try a few.  I did have a Sig P232 (380) that actually fit my hand better than most small pistols, but I felt really under gunned with it.  I kind of put the 9mm at my low end, although a 357 sig or better is preferred.

I like my glocks 27 or 26 with the mag extention. You could look at kahrs, tried one and disliked the trigger. Food for thought.

Mule;

You might take a look at the new H&K's also.  They do have convertible grip structures so they can size to your hand, are a little more concealable, and if they're anything like the USP compact I've got, reliable as a bucket of rocks.  Yup, a little more expensive but as far as I'm concerned you get value for the money.  I've had mine since 1997 & never had a problem.

900F

Ok, I've handled several, shot a couple, and I'm thinking P239 SAS Gen 2 (can only find two tone which I don't like), or a SA EMP or Kimber Ultra CDPII. Honestly, I don't much care for the grip on the P239, or the balance (very top heavy). My monkey hands just don't fit many small grips. I've got a natural bias to the 1911, and the Kimber Ulta is 4 oz lighter than the P239. I don't like series II parts or ambi safeties, so that would increase the already hefty price of the Kimber. I'm also going to put a XS 24/7 big dot sight on whatever I get, so night sights are a waste.

So, I guess I'm still open to suggestions. I did handle the HK compact and some other fuller frame pistols. You know what I REALLY liked? The Sig M11. Not really a compact CCW pistol, but I'd love to own one.

Ordered this:
Sig Ultra Nitron

I have a short barrel .45 load I worked up for my commanders using a 200gr XTP. I reckon I'll start there, see what happens. I'm not shooting much anymore. Maybe this will get me back on the range for a while.