Kahr PM9

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Ed,

As I've already mentioned, I have a number of guns I "carry" depending on how I'm dressed/weather/etc.  Off the top of my head, the full list would be:

Glock 36 in .45acp
Walther PPS in 9mm
Sig P220 Carry in .45acp
Glock 43 in 9mm
S&W 649 J-frame revolver in .357mag
Ruger LCR in .380acp.

I really like the Ruger LC9s that my wife carries and as I've said I'd have an LC9s Pro to carry if I didn't already have the bases covered.  I would not recommend any of the light weight/small revolvers/pistols (Like the Ruger LCR and LCP) chambered for .38 special or .380acp respectively just due to the fact that they aren't real comfortable to shoot.  A slightly larger pistol, like the LC9s in 9mm, is actually much more comfortable to shoot and is just as easy to conceal carry.

What you really need to do is get to a gun store that has a good number of guns that you can pick up and feel to make sure they fit YOU.  That being said I'd still suggest going with a 9mm of some kind.  Reasons?  Well the ammo is cheaper than the .40 (or .45 or .357, etc.) and the recoil will be a bit less making it easier to control and shoot.  Almost every manufacturer is making a "single stack" (narrow) 9mm pistol for concealed carry.  A lot will depend on what feels good to you and your price range.

Not sure if that helps at all, probably more confused now.

FWIW

-Ron