Obviously without knowing how you're going to carry, what your budget is, what you are comfortable with... Hard to make a definite call without evaluating those first. From what you have mentioned, don't rule out a Kahr PM series until you've tried one. Very small, very thin, and available in 9mm (my preference), .40 (a bit snappy), and .45
I carry a Kahr CW45 or a Glock 36 most of the time year round, but I do make a change for winter or summer. Winter is Corbon Pow'Rball 165 grain +p 45acp, summer is Ranger SXT 230 grain +p 45acp.
What holster for the CW45. I own one also and am experimenting with it right now. What a great little gun. It shoots whatever I run in it and it is almost as accurate as a 1911. If it had a single stage trigger it would be. I didnt know you could shoot plus p in it.
+1 on the Sig 238. Or the 938 if you're not partial to .380. Small, accurate, reliable and THIN. Thinness equals comfort IWB or in the pocket. Good luck
I hate pocket carry. i hang keys on belt loop and knife IWB next to my CCW. nothing in front pockets. IWB gives so many more options. For pocket carry...chap stik.
Just bought a LCP for this exact reason. VERY light and comfortable to carry in any pocket. Small pocket holster works in front or back pockets, and someone makes an awesome holster for cargo pockets that holds a spare mag. Price is very reasonable. Spent 3 weeks calling every gun store in indy every day to find one though. Finally got it to the range this weekend. Comfortable to shoot, and suprisingly accurate considering the small sights.
I carry my Sig P229, that's the one I am comfortable with, I carry it in all 4 seasons, just wear a longer polo and not have to tuck in in the summer. Winter? doesn't matter.