I have always favoured my 1911. I carry a Taurus PT1911 in a Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe IWB Holster. It is the most comfortable holster I have ever used.
If you can't hit it in 8, you sure as hell aren't going to hit it in 21.
1 shot, 1 kill. Saves ammo.
Don't run, you'll just die tired.