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I have carried an FNX-45 concealed before with an alien gear IWB holster. It isn't the most comfortable gun to carry that way due to bulk, but it can be done. Just get the right holster and wear clothing that helps you out. It just depends on how much bulk/weight you want to carry around. When it comes down to it, I am not sure how much real difference there is between a Shield and a Glock 19 in size and weight. Just a small difference in thickness. I guess the main thing is you are comfortable with what you are carrying and you can use it effectively.

Concealed Carry: Overall size versus width? Many single stack pistols are just as tall and long as compact double stack pistols. Does the narrower pistol help enough to justify the lower capacity?

My answer is the two carry guns I use right now are the Glock 19 and the Springfield XD Mod 2 45. I prefer more capacity. I had never used OWB holsters until recently. Since I normally don't tuck a shirt in and usually use shirts that hang over a holster well, OWB holsters are more comfortable than IWB for me.