I've owned 25 1911s to date, in all barrel lengths, and from various makers. As much as I love the platform, I'd never carry one unless it was the only option I had. To me, they are heavy, low capacity, and (this may be my issue only) I don't want to ding them up carrying them everyday. I'd much rather have a high capacity polymer gun to carry. Which, of course, is only my opinion, and that with $2 might get you a small soda somewhere.

Having said that, a 1911 is fun to shoot, mine (with one notable exception) have all been reliable, and they are the pinnacle of the gun maker's art.