In theory, the short configuration makes your weapon more portable. In reality, most people don't seem to ever use the short configuration, as they're usually pretty borderline if not over 140 dB.
I'd personally recommend a non-modular; you'll save a lot of weight. Obsidian 9 is 12.7 oz in full length, and the Wolf is a whopping 14.7, and that may not even include the booster piston (+1.5 oz). A pound hanging off the end of a handgun is obnoxious. There are a number of 7-8" long 9mm cans weighing 9-11 oz. Octane 9 @ 10.8, Osprey 9 @ 9.8, AAC Ti-Rant @ 9.5, Griffin Resistance @ 10.2 ( my Phoenix is 8" x 1.25" diameter and 9 ounces with piston. Just FYI).