[kbennkc]

Is he a pygmy? If not good gun leather and full size 1911 are the only choices. No Sig, no hk, no glock, no double action semi, no magazine disconnect silliness, no double stack, fat grip junk. You can not tell which gun is best until you have them in leather and on your person . Overall size is one one factor. 1911s are flat and one of the easiest guns to carry with more options,accessories, parts and availability of set up and repair know how, than any 10 other guns.

1911 and Milt Sparks leather.

He might have to learn I'm right the hard way, but he will have fun doing it and he will then think he discovered 1911 singlehandedly . Most pistoleers do. Good luck

[skimask]

He can handle his self. He needs something his wife can handle too. No disrespect to a 45. A great weapon

[Bulwyf]

I have to agree, 1911, is the way to, sheer stopping power, ease of shooting and like Kbennkc wrote, it’s a slim gun, fits nice. Springfield and Kimber both make very excellent .45s in a variety of models.

[AZamericonnie]

Agreed.....nothing I’ve shot to date compares to my Kimber 1911.

Well....maybe the Wilson Combat CQB but it’s a bit rich for me right now.:)