[Ender Wiggin]

I just checked out a Smith & Wesson Model 99 in .40- I really really liked it! Compact, light, accurate, 10 rd mag, no jams.

The only downside is the mag release, you cannot dump the mag one handed very easily. As I wanted it for IPSC and similar games, his was a "don't buy". But that was the only negative.

[yarddog]

As long as you are able to carry it comfortably concealed there are a whole lot of good ones. If you limit yourself to big bores then there is one that I always considered a little jewel of a gun and that is the Star PD. It is light, compact and a good shooter.

It hasn't been made in many years but I still see used ones fairly often.

I am not particularly fond of Glocks but concealed carry is one place some of their compact models make a lot of sense.

[jrp]

Take a look at the Smith&Wesson CS45.
Ultra-compact traditional DA auto.
Here are the specs:

SKU: 103014
Type: Pistol
Model: CS45
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel Length: 3-1/4"
Capacity: 6 Rounds +1
Action: TDA
External Safety: Ambidextrous
Hammer: .260" Bobbed
Trigger: .305" Combat 3-1/4"
Grip: Hogue Wrap Around Rubber
Front Sight: White Dot
Rear Sight: Fixed 2-Dot
Frame: Compact
Finish: Satin Stainless
Over all length: 6-1/2"
Weight: 23.9 ounces
Material: Aluminum Alloy / Stainless Steel

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

I've got that pistol. It's easier to dump the mag if you use both your (if you're right handed) right index finger on the right side of the release and your right thumb on the left side of the release simultaneously which gives you much better leverage.

I would suggest a different handgun for CCW especially if you're in a warm climate. The SW99 is not small. It was my first handgun purchase because I was splitting the difference between size/caliber/quality for a good most of the year 'round carry gun. I have more months of cold to carry the SW99

I would suggest maybe take that money and get 2 pistols for the same price. A midsize .40 or .45 and a small .38 such as the Keltec p3at for when it's really hot and you don't want to have to layer up to conceal.

Some will also suggest a revolver and that is a good option as well.

Good luck.