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I'm arguing between a G42, G43 and XDs 3.3 to supplement a 642 for pocket carry. Using the 642 as the baseline there's:
Weight G42 -10%, G43 +20%, XDs +55%
OAL G42 -5%, G43 -0.5%, XDs =
Height G42 -7%, G43 -3%, XDs =
Width G42 -25%, G43 -18%, XDs -28%
Capacity G42 +2, G43 +2, XDs +3/4

The XDs wins in width and capacity but weight kills it compared to the rest.
The G42 wins on size, weight, width and capacity compared to the 642.
The G43 wins capacity and width and is comparatively and close to equal height and length.
The XDs adds the grip safety to the mix which isn't a bad thing for pocket carry although it will always be with a pocket holster.
I've got a GSSF coupon so the G42 would be about $340 and G43 about $380 while the XDs is about $435.
The G43 and XDs win on power, the G42 probably wins on softer shooting.

Bottom line, I don't think there's a loser in the bunch. Now where did I put that 3 sided coin.

Any nickel plated S&W handgun.

Technically not a get next since I have it but a finish it. I think this is the answer to what's next. It's in SIG dark gray Cerakote.

I just got this year's GSSF coupon so that will be the next purchase once I figure out which one I want.

I'm conflicted between a 10/22 takedown and a Remington 552BDL. I've got an offer of a one time special on the 552 for $563 OTD from my local FFL coming from GoG with the lifetime warranty so I'm thinking about that one first.

Do you have a range nearby that would rent the 9mm XDS? I think it would be night and day different than the .40 so trying that one might not give you a good indication if you'd like it or not. Good luck.

mr1337 wrote: I don't really have issues concealing it. I carry my G19 at 1 o'clock in a PHLster Skeleton (appendix holster), and I carry an extra mag at 11 o'clock in an IWB holster to balance it out. I just think it would be nice to have something lighter for when I'm being more active. It usually takes several hours of being active for me to notice it becoming uncomfortable, so I feel that a lighter gun in a smaller package (width and length) would help with that. Haven't tried the G26 yet, but I've shot the Shield and it felt great. My only minor complaint being the trigger.

Have you looked at the S.A. XDS line? Thin, light and good quality.

Maybe a fixed stock 20" AR or a nickel Colt or S&W or Sig handgun.