what holster do you use.I carry an XDm 3.8 compact 40 almost daily. It is a great shooter and conceals nicely.
For CCW, I've learned that width and weight are whan can make or break it for me -- making me more or less likely to carry
(plus I don't carry on my college campus, but that's another topic)
Anyways, i've found that keeping it right around an inch in width is the sweet spot.
Shield, XDs, G42, nano, pico, etc. are all in that ball park.
Also, I'd always take a 9mm over a .380 in a similar sized gun. **FOR ME** I don't like shooting a .40 or .45 in a sub compact gun. It's not that I can't shoot it, but I feel more comfortable and I shoot better with 9mm in small guns.
what holster do you use.
I think the XDm is a better all-around choice. The Beretta is too big for CCW in anything but a vertical shoulder holster, and it's HEAVY. The Shield is a bit to small to shoot all day at the range for fun. The XDm is your Goldilocks.