kyf,Several years ago I retired and wanted to travel nationally. Congress passed the law allowing honorably retired police officers to carry concealed nationally,if they met certain requirements.Having met all those requirements,I looked over my stable of Colt .45 autos and found that I didn't have one that I was willing to lose or see defaced[I have been an evidence room custodian and I've seen MORE than my share of electropencilled case #s on NICE guns]. My guns were all sentimentally attached, collectible,or very hard to replace in todays market, so , I bought two Colt XSE Commanders in .45 and started carrying one. If I'm ever involved in a shooting investigation again[God, I pray not!]then the police can take that pistol and do what they will for as long as they will,and I won't be out anything that can't easily be replaced.I agree that the standard is"what is your life worth"when it comes to guns and gear but use quality equipment that can be replaced easily, not collectibles, family hand downs,or things that will break your heart to lose.Just my opinion after much experience and MUCH thought. Nick