I have no problem with the .45 auto. It is a good round and if tortured I probably would admit the 1911 is my favorite pistol.
Still beside my bed right now are two Browning Hi-Powers and I don’t feel in the least bit undergunned. If I could choose it would be a Glock 10mm but like I said, nothing at all wrong with the 9mm. I believe one is loaded with Golden Sabres and the other with Silvetips.
Anyone who has taken a bullet for the U.S. has my respect. My Father was in combat veteran, and a couple of times, in heavy combat. He got a purple heart but it was from an 88, not a rifle.
He was one of the best shots I have ever seen and I have seen a lot. I am a certified instructor or I should say was one as I have not kept my certificate up to date.
Daddy brought home a Luger, a P-38 and a Hungarian .32. When I was around 5, I saw him kill a 5 foot gator with that Luger. It was around 50 feet away or maybe just a little further.
He loved the Garand and liked guns but you know what? He knew almost nothing about ballistics. He had strong opinions and I would not argue with him because he had been there and done that but I know he was not always right despite that.
Your firearms sound wonderful - and I'd be envious if I didn't have a fine assortment myself.. My bias towards the .45 is based on its effectiveness and reliability and one-shot finality. If I should by some wild improbable chance ever be committed to fight again, my pistol will be a 1911A1. I could fight just fine with a 9mm but I would prefer the big hoss.