i really like my p-229... very comfortable, recoil is not problematic at all... durable pistol. it is a little bulky to conceal w/o thinking about it - meaning it doesn't tuck away as nicely as a j-frame s&w, but... last weekend we went to the big city and my carry gun was a my 229 in a galco owb holster. i covered it w/ just a t-shirt and didn't have any troubles w/ it sticking out or whatever. just have to be a little more conscious of sitting positions, and remember not to bend over (must bend at the knee).
i am also a fan of the 239. a little more compact than the 229, and is very controllable during double-tap.
for everyday concealed carry, the sig 239 is the gun. for a do-it-all gun, the 229 is the gun. put some hogue rubber grips on the 229 and you'll think you've found pistol heaven.
best feeling pistols for me are the sig 229 or 226... i know a guy who ccw's the 226 every day, but i wouldn't do it. it is a big gun.