Good thread. I am trying to decide what to do with my Shorty 45. I bought it new in 1996 the year my son was born. I have never really been able to carry it due to PD Dept. Regs., but I have shot it some. My PD was carrying 3rd gen S&W 9 mm back then. I had a 6906,3913,1314,5903 through out...