advice needed Needing advice with purchasing an EDC.

[Clownbuster]

Man my Shield has been flawless, easily concealed for my body type. 

[JustEd]

Would recommend that you find a gun range which does rentals.  They might not have the exact model you desire, but likely will have something close.

[JustEd]

Consider this:

Taurus GX4 Carry TORO.  Should be under 4 out the door.

[10asee]

I go back and forth between a Shield Plus and a 4" M&P 2.0

For the Shield with light clothing, I carry it in a Don Hume H715-M WCS.  The holster is a leather IWB clip on.  Broken in, it is comfortable for me at 3 o'clock.  Usually carry a 10 round mag with a Magguts +3 installed.  I've avoided an optic on it so far as for me, it slightly hampers concealability.  The other issue is S&W could have done a better job with the optic ready slide and the plates, etc.  Some have milling issues where it is not a direct mount and you have to remove 2 studs and lower the remaining 2.  Additionally, there could be a slight uneven slope on the milling surface causing zero issues.  Both, if needed, can be fixed by Nameless Armament.  Even with this issue, I love it.  If the grip texture is obnoxious, it can be lightly sanded or put some Talon grip tape on it.  

The 4" 2.0 is for cooler weather or going to sketchy areas.  I just shoot it better than the Shield.  It's not too bad to run IWB.  

 

 

 

 

[gammon]

Definitely one of the Canik.

[chances R]

Back to your grip issue. Talon grips make different covers custom to your gun.  Check out their website 

[AndyGriffith]

Looks like any of your choices would work and work well.  I would recommend trying the Sig 365X or XL. Prices have come down.  

[Defunct Ammo]

Thanks everyone for your input. I got the Canik Mete MC9 for $350 out the door and it has been great so far. Recoil is a lot less snappy than I was anticipating for such a small package!