[AnAmericanMother]

Oh, I have my share of bumps and bruises. (The time that nage somehow managed to get a finger into my mouth and lacerate my gum comes to mind . . . Greek chorus: "Don't Bleed On the Mat!" :-D )

That's why I would prefer to ventilate any assailant from a relatively safe distance with the 1911A1. I have carried either a Govt model or Officers model stainless for 20+ years - although I recently acquired the baby Sig P245, which looks promising.

[waterstraat]

That's why I would prefer to ventilate any assailant from a relatively safe distance with the 1911A1. I have carried either a Govt model or Officers model stainless for 20+ years - although I recently acquired the baby Sig P245, which looks promising.

How on earth can you carry that thing? It is way too big and too heavy. I usually carry a small .38 revolver and a small .32 derringer.