1911 for the win.. go for the gusto over a small 9mmWell, made it out to the range and tried the defender 1911, had no issues with my hand or wrist, first time I fired one in 12 years. May just purchase one after all, but, also saw a Springfield 911 in 9mm, and a S&W Performance Center 642, the one with the rubber grips with wood insert, polished flutes on cylinders, screws and latch, with the cut out for full moon clips......