I can tell you that for me, after carrying a full sized pistol on duty for 34 years of law enforcement, I never wanted to carry that same gun or one like it, off duty. I'm retired now and my EDC is a SIG P938. It's a mini 1911 in 9mm, conceals easily, no matter the weather, is comfortable to carry, flawless functioning and accurate. Did I mention it has night sights? For someone like me that loves 1911s, it doesn't get any better than the SIG P938. I shoot it very well and I'm confident with it.

Yes, I know, there are those that can carry a .50 AE Desert Eagle or S&W .50 caliber, 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, concealed perfectly under just a t-shirt but I can't and don't want to. Tongue in cheek aside, there those who prefer to carry a full sized pistol (1911's, SIG P226, etc.) and there is nothing wrong with that but being realistic, if carrying a 1911 were my only choice, it would spend more time at home than with me.

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