Which Gun To Carry?

[Randy1911]

I am trying to decide which gun to carry for everyday concealed carry. The two guns are both 1911's, but they are different.

First Gun;

S&W 1911 Gov't in Blue
Steel Frame
45 ACP

Second Gun:

Kimber Pro Carry II Commander in Stainless
Alloy Frame (considerably lighter)
40 S&W

I like the stopping power of the 45, but like the lighter weight of the 40. They both hold the same number of rounds, 8+1.

I am carrying in a Galco Summer Comfort IWB with FBI tilt.

Any thoughts would be apprecieated.

 

[EvanWilliams]

They will both do swimmingly.
Wear the one that feels most comfortable. Or alternate.
Lighter is conducive to more carry, that is for sure.

 

[ichiban]

If you shoot one better than the other, carry that one.
Otherwise I'd go with the lighter weight as both calibers are quite adequate for social work.

 

[el gato]

Both are good stoppers. Less weight means better comfort (i.e you will be more apt to carry it longer). It really boils down to a gut feeling about it though. And you have to realize that if you have to use it you will loose it until the investigation is over. I really wouldnt like having all those gun experts at the local law enforcement agency playing with my CDP.

 

[russ69]

No brainer, LW Commander.

Thanx, Russ

 

[Oonzpoonz]

Since they both have the same capacity I would go with the 45.

 

[Defense Minister]

I'm a lightweight fanatic when it comes to carrying anything. The reason for this is that, generally, lightweight=more comfortable to carry.

 

[9mm+]

I would vote for the Kimber, an excellent, reliable firearm in 40S&W.

 

[Randy1911]

Thanks guys. I was just wondering if the less powerful 40 conpared to the 45 was enough to make it worth carrying the heavier one. The Kimber is more comfortable. I will go with the Kimber.

 

[bigfatdave]

<snark>You need to upgrade to .50GI to get real stopping power!</snark>
Carry whichever shoots better, or is lighter, or that you practice more with, or the one you won't cry over a worn finish on.