Which and why.
Neither GA or TX guys will ever give up our 1911's. The guys to the north have already given up their 2A rights.
I have owned and shot quite a few different firearms over the years to include .22, .223, .243, .25, 30-30, .35, 30-06, .308, 7.62 - all of them, .40, .45 ACP and LC .50 and many others. My father was a gunsmith, I am not. I did learn a little from him before he passed, as well as from many others whom I respect their experience and knowledge. In my personal opinion here is what I would have if I could only have 1 today. Ruger P89.
Reasons:
Built like a tank - will handle any +P load all day long
reliable!!!
Goes boom every time with any ammo fed it. (and this is true of every one I have ever run across)
9mm is the most popular ammo on the planet.
has decent stopping power
can hit center mass at 100yds with it - 80% of the time (cheap ammo)
easy field strip and clean.
17+1 capacity (flush with grip), or 30+1 round mags, any P series mag will fit.
All that said my EDC is a Ruger SR1911 stainless. on my hip everyday
A lot of you have stated a particular firearm, but not stated why, I am interested in hearing
why you would choose that particular firearm as the question asks. I ask this because I am always trying to learn more. There are people here who know
a lot more about this than me, I would like to hear from you.
VintageRacer - Texas has some good laws, (lived there for 17 years) but you guys have a long way to go to get to where we are in AZ. Although I have a CCW, none is required for normal everyday carry concealed or not. It is perfectly acceptable to carry in plain view down main street Phoenix, only the snowbirds visiting from other states even give you a second look. With my CCW I can even legally walk into a bar, sit down and order a soda. (No you can't drink while carrying - duh) But this allows me to go to my favorite restaurants and have dinner without sacrificing my right to protect me and my family.
Guess I've rambled on long enough, let;s hear more about WHY you would your choice.
When seconds count the Police are sometimes days away! (no disrespect to LEOS, just a fact)