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The shorter barrel 1911's also have a slightly shorter grip, which some people feel is easier to conceal depending on how they carry it. Being a large guy, I have no problems concealing a full size. The only reason I got rid of my full size RIA is because it was unreliable. I ended up buying a 3.5" Para CCO from a buddy, only because I got it for about 1/2 price of new. I havent taken it to the range since I bought it, but I did shoot a couple of magazines through it before I bought it. It has about 400 rounds through it, and no issues.

Another reason I can think of is just the weight difference. I know my RIA was somewhere around 40oz empty. The Para is 33oz empty. it may not seem like much, and again, the extra weight doesnt bother me, but some people would be miserable toting around a 40oz hunk of steel.

These are just my guesses.