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Originally Posted by Zeraph
I didn't read it all, but yes, in my state everyone can CCW.
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I am going to recommend going on Gunbroker and finding yourself a beat-to-shit 3rd gen Glock 19. You shouldn't have to spend any more than $400. It may not look pretty, but it is idiot-proof, light weight, low maintenance, more durable/reliable than any comparably priced 1911, will be just as accurate in your hands, and will hold more than twice as many rounds a 1911.
I maintain my position that you have absolutely no business carrying a gun for self-defense because you will not be practicing with it regularly. That being said, I'm suggesting the 9mm because you're not going to listen to me and will carry a pistol anyways. The 45 ACP (and the 1911 platform) takes quite a bit of regular practice to shoot it proficiently. The 9mm is adequate for what you need and is much more user-friendly and forgiving than a .45 ACP.