Like King Rat said:
"It seems EDC gun now are becoming more of a "Combat" firearm than Practical EDC. I am convinced the Kahr CM9 etc. remains one of the best out there. Light weight, smallest in size and again a fantastic trigger. Maybe in the future, the way things are going we will need a good combat carry. But not quite there yet."
I've survived combat operations on three continents in my life. When I have gone into places where a gunfight was likely I carried a Browning Hi-Power or full size Government model Colt 45 auto.
EDC in the continental US of A is a whole different situation, or at least it has been most of my life. That might be changing and I'll feel the need to bring the Hi-Power or Mark IV Series 70 .45 out of retirement again. I hope not, but the civil environment in America has definitely become less safe.
My practice routine with the handguns I use for EDC is 90 % Close, Fast and with no "sighting" beyond getting the front sight into the middle of the target. The target is a blank sheet of 11x17 copy paper btw. I don't use my purpose built shooting glasses with lenses ground for iron sight shooting since I won't have them on me at that moment when I need my sidearm to save my life or the life of another. About 10% of my range time is spent on longer shots, using the sights just to establish in my mind what my capabilities are with my EDC handgun for aimed shooting should I ever have time to aim. There's no question that in those situations, a red dot would be a real benefit. As I mentioned earlier..I have one on my T/C Contender and well aimed, tight groups are easily attainable.
For most of my "up close and personal" practice however....THIS GUY is in the back of my mind screaming...QUICKLY..QUICKLY..QUICKLY..!!!!!!