User Preference
To state the obvious, I am a die-hard 1911 user.
To also say it has been my main shooting / range gun would be appropriate.
Ive willingly given up a high-capacity magazine in exchange for the exceptional ergonomics of the slim yet full-length grip.
Regardless of events or weather or circumstances, the 1911 has remained my constant companion.
I contemplated the idea of balance as it relates to carry guns and our individual responsibility of personal defense.
My personal choice of the 1911 is a good example.
The same comparison can apply to the size and weight.
We can continue with these comparisons, but you get the point.
What you bring with you as your own first responder will help give you options.
Since you cant save anyone if you dont save yourself first, your equipment can become an important factor.
The aforementioned balance of pros and cons comes into play here.
Evaluate Your Reality and Your Needs
So what is needed in a personal defense pistol?
All else being equal (reliability, accuracy standards, etc.
For me, single stack guns of all types have always embodied an ideal balance of moderation.
You might be surprised by the answer.
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