Are you looking at .45 exclsively? Springfield Armory makes the EMP in 40 and 9mm. In shorter barrels, the 9 mm is just about on the same level as a .45 acp in the same barrel length.
I'm pretty sure that in one of the Personal Firearm Defense DVD series Rob Pincus stated that of all compact firearms used by his pupils the 3" 1911 type pistols were about the most stoppage prone guns he has seen. No specific manufacturers were mentioned.I've been looking to buy a 3 inch 1911 for carry. I just need help choosing which brand is the best. I've been leaning toward the colt defender but i would be open to other brands.
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