While I'd be wary of any gun that comes pre-loaded with a mechanical issue, the P 12-45 as such is, as far as I'm concerned, the perfect CCW 1911-style gun if you're comfortable with cocked-and-locked. I carried one for several years. The fat rounded grip shape fit my hand perfectly, but was long enough (I shot the P 10 once and hated it, too short). Very reliable with HP ammo; I carried Black Talon in it and later switched to Federal Personal Defense HydraShoks. I did have a full length guide rod installed on the advice of a gunsmith specializing in 1911's, but I honestly couldn't tell you how necessary that was.

Overall, a great package for carry.