I'm very conscious of the fact that I have only 9 rounds in my 1911 (and another 8 on my belt). A friend quotes his Texas Ranger dad about getting in a bad situation, "Just put lead in the air, Jim - just put lead in the air".
That may be fine for a couple of shots to see if it disperses a group, but I hope if the time ever comes I'll have the discipline to make deliberate, aimed shots count and let the 230 grains do its thing.
If you want to put 230 grains down range, go with the Springfield Armory XD 45. 14 rounds before you reload and 26 more rounds if you carry two spare mags. I never liked the "cocked and locked" concept of the 1911. I want to make the thing go bang when I pull the trigger, without worrying about a safety in the heat of a bad situation.