I carry a 5 inch 1911. The holster makes all the difference in keeping it concealed. I actually have more problems with extra magazines printing than with the gun. I have been told that it helps to be 6'3 220 pounds like I am but whatever.

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All this talk of you will go to court and blah blah is not totally true. I have read many a story about people getting off very clean on defensive shootings. A lot of it depends on the state you live in.