Carrying something you can shoot reliably and reasonably accurately is paramount. If you don't know how the instrument is played, your music will never sound right, or reach the audience.
My instrument of choice plays a 9mm tune, and that can be received well and reasonably accurately by the appropriate audience. I can repeat the performance 41 times, if required, based on my normal carry configuration. I am not experienced with 1911 instrument to make that kind of statement, although perhaps I may be in the future.
If I were that familiar with another platform, whether bigger or smaller, I would be content to carry that as well.
Bottom line, learn to play the instrument well. The piccolo is just as important as the tuba when properly utilized.....
In My Humble Opinion, of course
