HK 45c is expensive but probably one of the best along with the USP 45c. I just bought a full size XDm 45 and I love it. 13+1... Gen 4 cleck 21 would be nice too. both are full size. It's really preference. I like the guns that do good on them torture tests. I was impressed to see the results of the XD 20,000rnd torture test. Pretty amazing platform.
check this torture test out... SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
USP torture test equally impressive: http://www.streetpro.com/usp/torture.html
The 1911 torture tests seem to only cover how many rounds fired and not so much dirt/ice/sand etc. I don't know much about 1911's but I'm under the impression the design isn't made to withstand extreme abuse, water, mud etc. I found this: http://www.m1911.org/ezine/PressReleases/ParaOrdnanceTortureTest012008.htm Let me know if you have a better 1911 test, I'm interested
check this torture test out... SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
USP torture test equally impressive: http://www.streetpro.com/usp/torture.html
The 1911 torture tests seem to only cover how many rounds fired and not so much dirt/ice/sand etc. I don't know much about 1911's but I'm under the impression the design isn't made to withstand extreme abuse, water, mud etc. I found this: http://www.m1911.org/ezine/PressReleases/ParaOrdnanceTortureTest012008.htm Let me know if you have a better 1911 test, I'm interested