+2.PhilR. wrote:You don't need advice as to what pistol to buy. The only advice you really need is:
Go to a range that rents weapons. Fire the pistols that fit your criteria. Buy the one that fits your hand the best.
PhilR.
I also carry a 1911. My dad & husband prefer other guns to carry. It's all about the individual. IMHO, the 1911 is safer than the Glock b/c of it's safety features. I like the fact that my carry gun has that extra layer of protection, because I'm human. We had a poster here recently that had an ND. I gathered from his post that he's normally very careful w/ his weapons, but illness and distraction got the better of him one day. (Thankfully, nothing but his mattress and pride were hurt.)
Again, I'd go with PhilR's advice. If you can meet friends at the range and shoot their guns, even better. Your friends' guns are probably cared for better and (the best part) free to use, costing only ammo.