I have a great fondness for 1911s that goes back to the 1st Auto-Loader I ever purchased NEW back in 1977. It was a Colt God Cup
Since then I have bought or built quite a few others to be added to my stable.
Like most things, it is the right tool for the job in my mind. I do not think of one over the other as a compromise
Open Carry is easy, I alwasy go for a full size. Sometimes even a double stack
Concealed Carry, I prefer Commanders. Colts and Kimbers are among my favorite
Hunting, I will have a 6" or 7" longslide with me, usually in 10MM Auto, and yes I do shoot the Javelina
If I am target shooting, I prefer either a 5" or 6" with great sights and a finly honed trigger
I have others from the tiny 9MM LS Model from SYI to the HUGE 45 Winchester Magnum Grizzly Long Slide from LAR
I am not even going to get started on the pretty ones
I do not have a single Smith & Wesson 1911 in the herd. It just seamed wrong, S&Ws should not be 1911s.
Just in case I forget to mention it, I have a fondness for 1911s