I mostly carry my Kahr P9, nowadays, or a Kel-Tec P3AT when anything else isn't practical.
The Compact is a bit heavy but it, and the new Star Firestar Plus I just picked up, will sometime be in the rotation. The Compact has an extended slide release which is really nice. And night sights.
Those are Hakans, that some other firm checkered (before I got the grips.)