I have been a Huge 1911 fan all of my Life! I shot my 1st one @ age 6, a pre 70 Series Commader & I knew right than that I would Buy my 1st one as soon as I was of Legal Age. I currently own several. Including various calibers from .22lr caliber, 38super,45acp, & 10mm. I also do own or have owned nearly every model, make, & MFG. But my favorite has always been the Commander. My new love is a litlle officer's size STI Shadow in .45acp. It's always my 1st choice 4 concealed carry......

As a Texas Certified CHL Instucter for the past 15 years, I always recomend the Glock 19 for 1st time CHL License holders or people with a carry permit. Why??? Because it's simple, light, conceals well, AND It Works Every Time!!! And even tho my favorite CHL gun is a officers size 1911 in .45 acp, I frequently carry a Glock 31 (357 sig) & a Glock 33 compact as a Back-up because the mags will interchange. I prefere the .357sig caliber because it has miuch more stopping power than a 9mm, but it...

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