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I have a unique problem. Because of my frame and my constant need to keep my shirt tucked in, I find it incredibly difficult to carry concealed. The thing is that even the P226 is way too awkward and bulky for me to carry. I've even tried an FNS-9c with terrible results. I couldn't figure out how to carry that without a giant bulge showing. I literally look like I have a hip dislocation problem even with the tiniest of double stacks. The problem gets solved with a single stack. The LC9s can be concealed just fine without making me look all weird. The LCP by virtue works just as well. But I'd rather carry a double stack. One with a full grip and not just a shorty with my pinkie dangling. And no, the extendo mags with the pinkie rests won't cut either, because reloading those is a pain with a dangling pinkie. I just don't have as solid a grip on those. So what are my options?

Well, TAM and cmgee figured it out already. I have to thank the latter, actually. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have had it strapped to my hip right now. It's a Glock 43x. The 43x supposedly only takes 10 rounds in their funny stacked mags, but the mag width is exactly the same as the double stack 9mm SIG and Beretta magazines. So thank you Shield Arms for coming out with the aftermarket magazine that holds 15 rounds. No voodoo magic required. It's just a standard double stack steel magazine. Couple that with the perfect dimensions of the 43x, and it is a potent combination for what I believe is the best concealed carry gun on the market today. But... it's a Glock. I can't stand shooting those because of the different grip angle. This one is no different. It took me a lot to train myself on how to aim. Despite that, though, it is indeed a great shooter. There is minimal muzzle flip out of the 3.5" barrel. It cycles all 15 rounds flawlessly. In fact, it just feels so weird to have such a small gun shoot so many rounds between reloads. Overall, I cannot think of a better design for a carry gun with all the right compromises. Well, other than that darn grip angle.

So yes, slim guns have ruined me too. But not entirely. I still love my chunky Beretta M9 and my stupidly-heavy-in-comparison 1911. In fact, I carry those more often than I carry the 43x. But if I ever have an absolute need to conceal, or if I decide that concealing that day is in my best interest, I will carry the 43x with no complaints about comfort or possible printing or other design shortcomings. I can't say the same about tucked IWB concealing any other pistol I've ever owned.