If possible, you may want to "carry what you have" for a while to figure out what you do don't like about it. I did that with a S&W K frame for a month or two. I ended up buying something completely different than I was leaning toward before I carried the K frame. After carrying the KFrame, I decided on this criteria:
1. No longer than a 3.5" barrel. For me. the difference in 3" and 3.5" wasn't a big deal, but the difference in 3.5" and 4" was. YMMV.
2. 9mm - big enough for CC with cheap enough ammo so I can afford to shoot (practice
) whenever I want
3. A grip big enough to eliminate pinky dangle but no more. This was a big deal for me.
4. A width of no more than 1". I carry IWB often and I cant afford to buy new pants. Besides, I like my pants.
5. Weight of no more than 25 oz.
6. Semi-auto because concealing a speedloader is difficult and I'm not very fast with a speed strip. I wish I was. I dig revolvers.
In the end, I got a daily carry that disappears on me (6'0, 180lbs) and I can carry it easily year round.
Now I'm working my way through the holster choices. I'm trying to stay away from crossdraw, but it suits me, so I think I may end up being "one of those people"
good luck
