I gave a semi-flippant answer to the original question, which I evidently interpreted incorrectly (as did lots of others). I have many guns that I could rely upon for defensive carry, and have carried literally dozens of different ones over the years, mostly 1911-pattern pistols, but also Glocks, Kahrs, revolvers by Smith, Colt and Ruger, and even a few Sigs several years ago. Nowadays, my primary carry piece is usually a 9x23-converted Kimber Ultra-Aegis, backed up by a 342Ti, Ruger LCR, Colt Magnum Carry, or other snubby .38 or .357. I sometimes switch out the Ultra Aegis for a 5" 9x23 Aegis or a 9x23-converted Colt XSE Commander.