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+1 on the Browning Hi-Power. It is my daily carry. It also has the same manual of arms as the 1911, minus the grip safety. I have an FM-90 (MkII), produced by Argentina under license from FN Herstal. I use Mec-Gar (the OEM for the FN Hi-Power) 15-round flush-fit mags. Here's mine:



If you can track down a Hi-Power Practical, they can generally be had for around $800, and are supposed to be great carry guns. They include a commander hammer (similar to what you see on mine above), and several other improvements designed for its use as a carry gun. Bud's Gun Shop gets them in from time to time, though they look to be currently out of stock there. Here's what they look like:



EDIT: I did find some places that sell them. There's one for sale over on Guns America for $695:

http://www.gunsamerica.com/981299194/Gu ... 9mm_Ca.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and another currently at $750 over on Gun Broker:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =239272677" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;