Stupid me-I let my carry permit expire years ago. I used to carry a Colt .45 officers model in the colder weather and a walther ppk in summer. I used to work part time for a gunsmith and in lieu of some pay he built me a bowling pin comp gun. It had a compensated barrel, titanium sear and trigger. It would feed semi wadcutters all day long without a jam. I polished it to a royal blue. Nice toy. I also had a Colt M1911 series 70 in .38 super engraved from the factory. I was always careful handling that one! If I decided to get my permit again, I would probably get a Glock .40 compact. I really liked the feel of it-even better then a comparable SIG.