What does “to carry in the woods” mean? Multi day hike/day hike, how do you plan on carrying it? I don’t like IWB for hiking, around town yes. I usually do a chest rig or a paddle when hiking. I’d take a G23 over a G20 and day of the week. The 10mm doesn’t do diddly dooogy for me over a 40 and If I wanted more horsepower I’d carry my 629 Mt gun or abuse a G21. Love carrying a S&W Shield 9mm in the woods. Great semi auto.