“I will point out for those who carry, Hornady Critical Defense is very good out of short-barreled semis.”
Not good for full-size 1911s?
Oh, sure, they do just fine, it's just that a lot of people prefer +P ammo for self-defense. Personally I'm not sure it makes all that much difference, but out of a longer barrel you have better muzzle velocity optimization, or so in theory. I do a lot better with a follow-up shot in a subcompact with standard pressure ammo - less muzzle flip - and most self-defense shooters don't have to worry about barrier penetration as LEOs do. Just my $0.02 and I'm sure a lot of people disagree.