Who carries high-end pistols?

Carry whatever you shoot best (most accurately and fastest), irrespective of cost.
My first handgun, still frequently carried after early 25 years, was an HK P7M8, and I still also carry several different high-end customized 1911s costing $3000-$4000.
I also carry Glocks sometimes.
The cost isn't important.

The point is, I don't choose what I do or don't use for CCW according to cost. Cost simply doesn't enter into the decision at all.

I carry a Nighthawk

I carry a Nighthawk because I am the most accurate with it. If I need to take a shot I don't want my next best shooting gun.

And I won't carry my 686 as it's the first handgun I purchased. I'm more into sentiment than cash.

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How reliable is a "cheap" Glock...?

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All you guys with really good cheap guns, bring them to this match. All you guys with really good expensive guns, bring them. Heck bring any good semi auto pistol. It will be fun to see what sort of reliability turns up with folks' guns, many of whom will be shooting their carry guns. Some will be expensive and some won't.

See...
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=312764&highlight=1000+round+match

I carry one of the most high end pistols ever made. A Glock 26!!!

Where can I find this brand of gun called "High End"?

Carry whatever you shoot best (most accurately and fastest), irrespective of cost.
My first handgun, still frequently carried after early 25 years, was an HK P7M8, and I still also carry several different high-end customized 1911s costing $3000-$4000.
I also carry Glocks sometimes.
The cost isn't important.

The point is, I don't choose what I do or don't use for CCW according to cost. Cost simply doesn't enter into the decision at all.

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+1.

I carry a 1911 because I shoot it the best. before that I carried a Glock. The 1911 just works better for me. Now once I settled on the 1911 platform, I chose a Kimber because it has the features I want at a price I could afford. If I could have bought a Nighthawk or Wilson or similar I would have. and I would have no qualms about carrying it.

This brings to mind the old bikers' rule: "If you have a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet."

Where can I find this brand of gun called "High End"?

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Same place you can find the proper spelling of Parasite?

Sometimes I think people buy nice things but don't want to scratch them. I always think of Ferrari's. A Ferrari is basically a street legal race car but most people don't really drive them. Sure they may rev it a little hard now and then but Ferrari's are designed to go hard.

I carry a Wilson Stealth on a daily basis. The aluminum frame keeps it light enough that my pants don't drag around my ankles and being a 1911 it's thin enough to disappear without much work.

I use all my firearms and this one is no different. It's had thousands of rounds through it and the Armor Tuff finish isn't so tough after a couple years of daily carry.

Could I get by with a cheaper gun? Sure. This works for me, it was built to go hard and I treat it that way. It's never failed me and since I train with a 1911 regularly it's the prefect companion for me.

If you want something cheaper and it works for you go for it. Just remember your life will be on the line when you need it. Pick something you have confidence in.