There is an old adage about having your cake and eating it too. A 1911 vs a 380 is a classic case in point. I would love to have the power of a 45, the ease of handling of a 1911, lo recoil, low weight. small size, and total comfort when driving--all with a mag containing more than 10 cartridges (just because of the fanatics on gun control and their fascination with mag size)--and all for under $300. Ain't going to happen. Comparing a 1911 and a 380 is just not comparing anything. You have to make your own decision based on your own experience and your own "feel" for the best and worst of these firearms and any other firearm you may try. There is just no "one size fits everything everyone wants". After all of this, there is the issue of a host of holsters--each having their own good points and bad points. You just have to do some due diligence--at least you can get pointed in hopefully the right direction by some on this forum. A good gun shop and gun shows are good places to see and try varied options.
