[herewego]

that is a very deep issue, what are you gonna carry?
are you ready? what if?
to straighten some- http://www.firearmsrights.com

[donmeaker]

A major reason for the popularity of the 1911 versions is that the barrel is close to the web of the hand. Most others have the barrel higher. That gives more felt recoil.

I love them, but, since I am an engineer, I want to do it one better. I am working on a pistol that puts the barrel inline with the top of the hand, so NO muzzle jump between rounds. No, it doesnt take the top of your hand off either!