They're All Colts - After almost 15 years of getting this question, I finally decided to answer it online.
I've often said "the best carry gun is one that you will actually carry, all the time. One that you can carry comfortably, can conceal well and can be utilized quickly and efficiently should the need arise." Day to day activities and how I dress often influence how and which gun I carry on a particular day.
I don't often shoot recreationally unless it's competition or serious practice (in other words, I'm not a plinker), but I always try to get in some practice time with my primary carry gun, if for no other reason than to verify that me and the gun still perform well.
My primary gun nowadays is the SIG Sauer P320, a new gun.
Often I find that there is a big difference in guns that are fun to carry and guns that are fun to shoot. Life is filled with compromise and when I identify a gun that has the proportional qualities to be a good candidate for carry, I will carry that gun rather than let it sit on a shelf in my gun cabinet.
Where I live, the liklihood of my having to draw my weapon in self defense is a lot lower than some places in our country. If that liklihood ever ratcheted up, I would likely carry my #3 gun 100% of the time. Size be damned.
Remember, although some of these old guns may be appropriate for self-defense, that's not what this website is about. And if you're looking for advice on anything to do with guns, you're at the wrong place. I felt my disclaimer was worth repeating and to remind you that I'm just an old guy sharing my love of 20th Century Colt handguns. All of these old guns have been with me a very long time. I must say that I've gotten my money's worth out of all of them and they all will likely outlast me and continue to be used for many years to come.
