I just got a G23 Gen4 for my birthday, as I was looking for a carry peice also. I also have an XDm 9mm9mm and an XD45 Tactical, both full size, so not very carry-able. I tried carrying the 9r for a while, but 20 rounds of o get heavy on the hip after a while. I have always been interested in the Glock line, and finally bought myself one. What can I say I keep it with me every day now. Only have about 300half round through it so far (last range day it was 25 deg F, so not a lot of time spent) I will be upgrading the trigger on the glock, and I already have a Powder River Precision kit in the XDm 9. It made a nuge difference, much better trigger now, even though it wasn't really that bad to begin with. Anyway, so far I am very happy with my G23 purchase for EDC in. 40. I might have the SA EMP. 40, but I couldn't justify the cost on that one. Happy gun shopping!! (My favorite kind)