[mamelukesabre]

The thickness of the pistol is most important for concealability according to the experts. THat's why the kahr is a favorite for a backup and for plainsclothed officers.

This whole miniaturization fad is a result of the 10 round limit. Manufacturers can no longer compete on the basis of who can manufacture the pistol that holds the most shots. So insead, they compete on the basis of who can put ten shots in the littlest pistol. If and when the ten round limit on mag capacities ever sunsets, all these little stubby guns with 10 round double stack mags will be a dime a dozen in the pawn shops and second hand racks in gun shops.

[Shooter 2.5]

Miniaturization came about with the states changing their CCW laws in the last few years.