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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka
There are a few reasons I don't carry a 1911 but one of the main reasons is that if I ever, God forbid, have to use it to defend myself; justified or not the weapon used will be confiscated for a period of time and likely be stored in a way that could be damaging. I have zero emotional ties to any Glock and any Glock is a fraction of the the expense to replace compared to my 1911s.
One of the guys who works at the local gun shop had to use his Custom carry 1911 to defend himself. I believe he was shot in the process and blood ended up on the pistol at the time the police confiscated it. Once it was determined he wouldn't be charged it was somewhat lengthy process to get his gun back. When he did, it was ruined from the blood and method of storage. Rest of the gun shop employees chipped in to buy him another. Ive got good friends, but they likely won't do the same for me.
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I subscribe to this approach. I can build out a Springfield XDs and not exceed my mental EDC limit of $1k.