One of my best friends, who owns and can afford all manner of 1911s, carries and swears by his Glock 30. I own a 29 and occasionally carry it. (Same gun in 10mm.) Brother Mas Ayoob thinks highly of the G-30. They are fat little devils, though, top and bottom. My 29 and both my 20s have had grip reductions done, which helps, but they are still thick.