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Sorry, you're probably right, COL, didn't mean to step on your toes if I did. I just didn't want to try to talk him out of the 1911 if that's what he really wanted. I carry the G30 also, and you're right, it eats ANYTHING! I really am glad to see how many other people like and carry the G30! I'd recommend it to anyone.

Wow, I've noticed quite a few of us carrying the G30 lately. Definitely a good choice. But since you're considering going to the 1911, I guess we're getting of your topic. In my opinion, it's pretty tough to go wrong with any of the major 1911 makes, and the majority of them seem to be producing smaller, more easily concealable models. My brother's off duty carry is a Para 6.45 LDA in stainless with cocabolo grips. It's an absolutely beautiful gun, and once he found the ammo it likes, he's had no trouble. It absolutely DOES NOT like anything 230 grains. With 185's or 200's it's accurate and reliable. I love my full size 1911, and I've considered trying the Kimber RCP. I'm just not sure about the sighting "trench" instead of traditional sights. As far as the mechanics of it, like others have said, just train with it and practice like crazy. It's like learning to drive in a standard. Even if you eventually get a car with an automatic, you'll find yourself reaching for the clutch and the shifter on occasion. The same thing applies with the 1911. Once you practice enough, it becomes second nature, and you start to "flip the safety" even on guns that don't have one! Good luck. I hope you find one you can trial shoot first.