I like the 36, paired up with a good quality light and a few mags and you're good to go. You can even buy a plus 1 adapter for the mag to bring it up a 1911 level capacity. I think it's more concealable, although some will argue that they have no problems concealing a 30, the 36 is definitely thinner. Then you gotta look into what you're going to carry it in, because you just can't leave it home.