I get into this conversation on a regular basis about the pros and cons of carrying a 1911.
I will admit some of the reasons are a little weak in carrying the 1911.
The history and the looks of the 1911. It takes fitting and steel to make such a work of art. Plastic is cheap and easy to put in a mold. The pistol has a history and time line like no other.
But other reasons really support carrying much better. Its thin, carries well, it has a great trigger and I can hit very well with it.
It does however take training and maintenance. This is not a "lawn mower" pistol.
Carry two spare mags and life is good.
Why do you carry a 1911 or why not?
Still a good thing or do current events dictate a higher capacity pistol for carry?

