In the late 80's, Uncle Sam issued me a 1911A1 for duty use.  I still remember the serial number.  Recently, I checked the serial number out on a website.  That .45 I was carrying was made in 1943 by UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL CO.  It was over 45 years old and still functioning wonderfully!
And what do you think my answer to your question is?

[url]http://www.m1911.org/serno_mi.htm[/url]

HK USP .45, with CCF Ext. and threaded barrel and Flashider, 12 rd mags(LEO, so they're legal on duty). I feel it will be quite adequate, using Federal HydraShoks, to stop perps.

HKSentinel

Very nice, I want the CCF bbl myself.

I use my Tac. for work as well!

I was thinking about the para myself, but I have little hands, will that be a problem???

Sig 220. Unmatched for out of the box accuracy,
and reliability. 1911's are great but most won't shoot 2" 25 yard groups without spending lots of $$$. Sig 220 does not need to be polished, ramped, or opened up to feed hollow points. HK is nice too. Glock? aka "Tupperware gun" just doesn't fit my hand  - points high, trigger sucks, (although they are a quality & reliable piece). If I were to go 1911 NIB I would buy Kimber.


(Glock fans may now flame away)