If the OP wants deep concealment I'd say go with a Shield & toss the 8 rnd mag into a pocket. If he wants more capacity then go with a 26 or similar.
This is precisely my debate. Another thing pulling me to the shield is I have the $ now, the Glock I'm not there yet. I am going to try to go to Tims in Westfield and shoot both of them for a better feel.
How's the recoil on the G26? I had a Springfield xd9sc, but got rid of it because it was uncomfortable to shoot... just way too much kick for the size.
Any reason to go Gen 3 instead of Gen 4?
Neither go with a Glock-27.