I carry with the extended floorplate. I have a standard somewhere but it didn't really make much difference for me concealment-wise and I like the extra control the extended gives you. The standard was slightly more comfortable because when my pistol digs into my bag (sitting in a car, for instance) it is that little pinky rest on the extended magazine that I feel the most
Your pistol may have come with the two extended magazines because people overwhelmingly prefer them.
That sort of thing is going to come down to personal preference. There are a lot of different options out there. A lot of guys swear by leather (doesn't work for me, I'm too skinny) and you know how many different pistols are out there.
You are doing the right thing by researching your options before you plunge into this, but you are not going to entirely eliminate trial and error as you will have to find what you personally prefer.
Don't be afraid to make a few mistakes. Even if you buy a 'standard' magazine and don't like it, you can still use it for a dozen different things. I often carry mine as my backup magazine because it sits in my pocket better since it doesn't have that extra lip.
Old holsters will still be useful. I still use my Galco holster, though only for long road trips. Etc.
Good luck.
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