I agree the 22 is a bit large for a carry gun, but the 26(9mm) or 27(40)are eccellent choices for concealed carry, however they are both small grip weapons and some people do find them a bit funny to get a good grip on, that would still leave a couple of options, you could install the little grip extention on the 26s mags, or just buy a 19 its the compact, not subcompact like the 26 or 27, much better grip if you have even small hands, best thing to do is go to a range that has rentals, and try a 26 and a 19, or a 27 or 23 if you may want a 40, also keep in mind the G-36 is also avalable thats the subcompact 45 ACP, right in there with the others for size, and recoil is not bad at all, in fact the hardest recoiling one of the bunch would be the 27....I say this because my wife and I have one of each, I have shot a Ruger, there are a nice gun, in fact almost got one once, but I would not trade a Glock for one