I have several Compact 1911's that I carry. Which just depens on the circumstances. In the summer the easiest .45 for me to carry around generally is my Springfield Ultra Compact (loaded). It has a 3.5 inch barrel, nightsights, and a bunch of goodies. The internals are all Wilson Combat. I bacically carry it in the summer because it is small and flat. It disappears under a t-shirt. When I go camping or hiking I take my G30. It is my "hard use" gun. If it falls in the mud, water, or I hit a tree with it no big deal. Just shake it off, clean it up and it's good to go. You can't hardly hurt it. It is very accurate and totally reliable. Plus 10+1 rounds of Winchester 230gr. +p
ammo and board and 13 rounds on G21 back up mag is very comforting.
Also carry my USP 45C quite a bit. It's blocky like the Glock but fits my hand better. Stone cold reliable and also superbly accurate.
I can give the thumbs up to any of these guns. They all work, are accurate, and relaible. You have to figure out what works best for you. Their is no one perfect gun for everyone. You just have to find the one that fits your hand and budget best.