I’ve been carrying a 19 with no light for 12-13 years. Appendix for 11-12 of those years. I carry 100% of the time when able to and in the summer I’m just over the 19 as far as bulk and convenience when wearing t shirts etc in the warmer seasons.
I’ve been reading about the 48 with shield arms mags with 15 rnd capacity so I’m thinking of going that route since I don’t lose capacity and gain some thinness. I never used a light on the 19, just too much, but always carry a handheld.
With the 48 I’m considering looking at the TRL7 sub light but if it just adds as much bulk as carrying the 19 in the first place I’ll stick with a clean 48 and just count on my handheld if needed.
So any experience with the 48 with light? Is it worth it?