It seems in this thread some are skeptical about the reliability of the short barreled .45s, such as the 4516, etc.. I've carried a 4516-1 on-duty and have never had a malfunction of any sort. We issue 230 gr. Speer Gold Dot and use many brands of 230 gr. ball for practice...never had a problem. We even shot up a bunch of donated Winchester underpowered 185 gr. LSW match ammunition and I've never had a problem, whereas the 1911s haven't been so problem free.

My only advice to those using the 4516s is when your factory recoil springs wear out replace them with the 19# Wolff springs as they work extremely well.

I wouldn't be afraid to carry a short .45 3rd gen. I've got two search warrants planned tomorrow and I'll be carrying one without any worries whatsoever.