In a reverse vote, I do not consider a Sig P229 a compact hand gun.
Shield is a great gun. I paierd one with my G19. When slim and concealed are the order of the day, the Shield goes on the belt. If I want to easilly double the ammo I have available, or concealment isn't the biggest issue, I go with the G19. So far, one or the other has always fit the bill for me for what I have needed. Now, if I move futher west and have more 4 legged threats to be concerned about, I might have to add another gun shooting something a little bigger in to the poll or selections, but for now, these 2 get it done.SR9c, though a Shield is most likely in my near future.
IMO, the SIG RCS (CCO size 1911) is the best answer.Commander sized 1911, maybe a Springfield?
As an alternative, a CCO sized one. Best carry 1911 size I can imagine.
Be cool if they'd make a compact 10mm.
In a reverse vote, I do not consider a Sig P229 a compact hand gun. Too wide. To chubby. I have one and I like it - maybe I just don't know the definition of compact.
I just bought one. In my opinion, it's a perfect CCW handgun. See my review here...