1/2 inch shorter barrel on the 1911 just won't make a lot of difference to your target in a self defense situlation the conceal carry citizen may find him or she in
bea175 - I agree with this also. Just saying that I prefer the 4.25 if I was starting over. Like the traditional bushing system, etc. I won't be trading my 3.5" in for one but if I picked for myself it would be a 4.25". Only my preference.
