For years and years, the Glock 19 footprint has dominated concealed carry. All of the various improvements, competitors, and not-a-Glock copies released in the interim strive for the same singular goal — compact form with full-size performance, the epitome of the “small gun that can do big gun things.” The template is now crystal clear: 4-inch barrel, short-as-possible grip holding give-or-take 15 rounds. Not since the 4.25-inch Commanderstyle 1911 had there been such a well-rounded semi-auto that could be better concealed with no sacrifice in performance. Granted, double-stack subcompacts have been around for ages but, for many, the dimensional ratio never felt quite right. The G26, or other double-stack subs, is often accepted as a compromise for deep concealment, but its grip frame is lamented by many to be too chunky and too short.
In recent years, the market has experienced a fundamental shift in light of the “slimline
