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G41 and FNX-45

No real "best" all around..........some do some things better than others.

If I had to choose one with considering concealment in a variety of clothes, it would probably be a Commander sized 1911.

If was for pure fighting in a non-concealed type setting & holster, I might want a wonder gun with more magazine capacity than a 1911.

Lots of good guns available.

MM

About as true as it is.

'All Around' to me means any weather/anywhere/anytime, only one pistol for that I'm familiar with, my Gen4 M21 45 ACP, unspeakable reliability, damn good night sights, hi-cap, plenty accurate enough for 4 inch 25 yard shooting braced off a crossed leg, rain, sleet, snow, mud?, bring it.

230 gold dots at 966
230 FMJ-FP's at 1000
200gr Lehigh Penetrators at 1050
185gr Barnes' at 1150

A man could cover a lot of ground with those loads, a couple spare mags riding in a rear pocket makes it all the better.

And that's why I have a G20 SF 10mm. I like 200 gr. XTP at 1250 fps and 220 hardcast at 1200 fps.

1911

Agree with TWR about the M&P mid size. Mine is great

I got one of the 41s. Just to ride in the truck with half dozen spare mags...JIC!

Out of the box, SIG makes the best pistols. So I would favor a P220.

CZ 97B

Damn right, bigger bore Glocks are simply 4X4 trucks with lockers, chains, a winch and a set of snatch blocks.

Colt 1911 lightweight Commander.

I began with the Colt government.
IWB hard to beat a 220.
The 41 makes a great gun for the truck where space isn't an issue.
Waiting on delivery on a HK45c. V1.
The S&W MP45c is calling me as well.
I've owned and carried 30 and 36. No love lost. just brick's.
I'd like to see what the Turks could pull off in a 45 Canik.
That's an interesting proposition under 400

ruger blackhawk single action revolver with both 45lc and 45acp cylinders. built like a brick outhouse. shoots wild to mild, high end boutique to cheap steel ammo. works every single time. looks and feels so cool.

I like the fit of a 1911, but If you have a big hand, the FNP 45 is OK.

Now your talkin'......grin

Springfield XDS is what I carry more than any of my other .45 ACP pistols

XDS all day. Everyday.

My choice is a Commander, or a Glock 21 (when wearing larger garments).

I've been very happy with my Ruger P90.

A GI 1911 just does not fit my hand all that well. The P90, with the wider grip feels better. A stock 1911 bruised my web. My EDC's are all DA. I carry my P90 with the hammer down.