I usually carry a stainless S&W 1911 with good ol' 230 grain jacketed bullets or Corbon DPX's, it has an allow frame so its light and points naturally for me. I live in Arizona so the mountain lions, black bears, and "aliens" are what I need to be protected from. I am a wheel gun fan but around these parts the 2 legged variety is more scary and prevalent and since I use the 1911 in IDPA style competitions it's what I'm fastest and most comfortable with.