1. Para Ordinance Nite Hawg:
Dimensions:
Length: 6.5"
Height: 4.5"
Width: ???
Pros:
- small and light
- .45 ACP = stopping power
- 10+1 capacity
Cons:
- double stack magazine may be too wide to avoid printing in certain occasions
- short grip may be slightly awkward
- ammo is more expensive
- I have read about jamming using certain types of ammo
2. Para Ordinance Slim Hawg:
Dimensions:
Length: 6.75"
Height: 4.75"
Width: ???
Pros:
- small and light
- .45 ACP = stopping power
- slimmer single stack frame means easier to conceal
Cons:
- less capacity
- slimmer grip means harder for large hands to hold comfortably
- ammo is more expensive
- not much in the way of reviews online
2. SIG p229 Elite Dark:
Dimensions:
Length: 7.6"
Height: 5.4"
Width: ???
Pros:
- familiarity with design
- .40 S&W means ammo and magazine interchangeability (hi cap), cheaper ammo, stopping power is not drastically less than .45 ACP
- better quality from review and manufacturer reputation, better factory support
Cons:
- larger frame, less concealable (still acceptable size)
- slightly more expensive and harder to find
