Short or long, alloy or steel, as long as it's 5" or under they carry the same to me. The 5" shoots the smoothest so that's the one. It's just not the best for running around with. It can beat you up a little.

She commented when I strapped it on to walk the dog one day.

The 1911 is a versatile gun which is why it is my favorite and there's only one.

The J frames are accurate little pistols in their own right and sure pack a lot of firepower in a tiny package. I am quite enamored with them