paracarry
NES Member
I also carry this with no problems, but I think the commander size is probably the ideal size to carry. they are accurate 8 shots 21 feet.I carry the S&W Pro 3". Fits me good and, it has been very reliable. I believe in practice, so I've fired hundreds of rounds through it with never a FTF or FTE. I shoot it in cold and hot conditions, again never one misfire. Having said that, no 1911 is light, and add 8 rounds of 45, it becomes heavy. Get a good belt (spend the $) and a good two clip holster regardless of which gun you choose.