Which brand of .45 ammo is the best (and cleanest) for the range, and also, which is the best for a personal defense round ...
Inquiring before I make a bulk purchase of .45 ammo .... :rolleyes

My new 1911 is a compact, with a 4 1/4" barrel, and I've read that the shorter barrels shoot better with 185 gr. vs. 200-230 gr. (for range).

Thanks for input.