Sorry, poorly worded. I directed this at
@Millie. Meaning that she is a relatively new, and low-volume shooter. I bet I have shot and trained way more than she has.
I just want to point out that she, as a new shooter who asks lots of questions and solicits opinions, shouldn't get caught up in the 1911 hype, Glock-fanboy hype, 9mm vs 45, only get a 10mm, etc., ad nauseum. I also think, and this is just my opinion, that there are better choices for a relatively new shooter as a house-, kitchen- or truck-self-defense gun than a 1911 in 45 acp. YMMV.
I actually didn't even know what this big ol' gun was a 1911 when I first shot it (and still don't know much more about it than just that), so there were no preconceived notions on it at all. It was just another gun to try out. And now, having shot it a few more times, I've gotten to like it ...a lot.
And as for choices for a new shooter, I've made a bad one (revolver, remedying that soon) and a really good one (Sig p238). On the Sig I was told that it wasn't a good gun for a new shooter, that it was picky on ammo, and so on. Well, it IS picky on ammo, lesson learned, moving on, no more Blazer Brass. Lol. As for it not being a good one for a new shooter....well, it's been fine for me, oddly enough. I'm shooting it better and better each time I shoot it.
I admit I was hung up on the 9mm thing, but I'm pretty sure I'm done with that for now, having tried a p365 and found it not good.
I was also after a Glock, because I like the way they look, and they seem to be very reliable, but I tried a lot in various calibres and they're not good guns for me, moving on...
This whole thing with the .45 has been a
total stunner for me, because who'd have thought I could handle so much gun...not me! But if I can shoot it well and I like it, why shouldn't I go on the hunt for one?
I do appreciate all the replies you guys give me, and the advice...I really do...but in the end I'll be the one shooting a particular gun, and so I'll have to be responsible for my decisions. I'm much better equipped now to make a
good decision, thanks to you guys, though!