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In the past I often carried pistols I was experimenting on holster designs with and I was "road testing" them.
I'd carry them for some weeks.
Among the non-standard guns were a 6 inch Python, and a 4 inch S&W Model 657 .41 Magnum with a 4 inch barrel.
For personal extended carry at various times I usually carried a Colt Combat Commander, Officer's ACP, Colt Detective Special, Walther PPK/s, and S&W Model 66's with a 2 1/2 inch or 3 inch barrel.
I always bought the very best quality pistols I could afford for personal defense, figuring that the better the quality, the less chance of a failure.
I always followed John Bianchi's Rule..... One gun, one holster, one carry method.
This prevents "forgetting" what gun you're carrying today, how it's readied, and where it is in a stress condition.
Top athletes practice a move thousands of times to commit it to muscle memory so it becomes an ingrained movement.
If your'e using the same gun and carry, and practice with it enough, under stress you don't fumble it.
Over 20 years ago I finally settled on the Kahr Arms K9 in stainless steel.
It was the first mini-9mm pistol and is still the Cadillac of the type.
The Kahr was as small as the typical .380 autos of the day, but offered 8 rounds of 9mm, including +P ammo if desired.
The Kahr is so reliable it's never had any type of failure, even if I attempt to induce a stoppage by limp wristing.
While it's larger then the Kahr micro models and heavier then the polymer models, it carries very well.
I carry it in a Blackhawk Urban Carry fanny pack, often called a "5-5-10" due to the ability to draw the gun and fire 5 shots in 5 seconds, at 10 yards.
This gun and carry work for me, and where I live a fanny pack is totally common on the street, so it doesn't scream "GUN".
Years ago I did extensive experimentation with fanny packs, and finally settled on the Blackhawk for the top quality, very fast speed of draw. security of retention, and low profile size.
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I'd carry them for some weeks.
Among the non-standard guns were a 6 inch Python, and a 4 inch S&W Model 657 .41 Magnum with a 4 inch barrel.
For personal extended carry at various times I usually carried a Colt Combat Commander, Officer's ACP, Colt Detective Special, Walther PPK/s, and S&W Model 66's with a 2 1/2 inch or 3 inch barrel.
I always bought the very best quality pistols I could afford for personal defense, figuring that the better the quality, the less chance of a failure.
I always followed John Bianchi's Rule..... One gun, one holster, one carry method.
This prevents "forgetting" what gun you're carrying today, how it's readied, and where it is in a stress condition.
Top athletes practice a move thousands of times to commit it to muscle memory so it becomes an ingrained movement.
If your'e using the same gun and carry, and practice with it enough, under stress you don't fumble it.
Over 20 years ago I finally settled on the Kahr Arms K9 in stainless steel.
It was the first mini-9mm pistol and is still the Cadillac of the type.
The Kahr was as small as the typical .380 autos of the day, but offered 8 rounds of 9mm, including +P ammo if desired.
The Kahr is so reliable it's never had any type of failure, even if I attempt to induce a stoppage by limp wristing.
While it's larger then the Kahr micro models and heavier then the polymer models, it carries very well.
I carry it in a Blackhawk Urban Carry fanny pack, often called a "5-5-10" due to the ability to draw the gun and fire 5 shots in 5 seconds, at 10 yards.
This gun and carry work for me, and where I live a fanny pack is totally common on the street, so it doesn't scream "GUN".
Years ago I did extensive experimentation with fanny packs, and finally settled on the Blackhawk for the top quality, very fast speed of draw. security of retention, and low profile size.
Sadly much as I like and shoot Colt 1911s, nothing they make currently is even in the ballpark as a "good" let alone "best" 1911" IMO.
