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This is why I love discussing firearms, Rick. We can agree to disagree. I've spent many a night around campfires, in my basement man-cave, and at buddies' places having discussions just like this. There is no "right" answer that suits all of us, and shooters tend to be an opinionated lot.
It boils down to what an individual likes and is comfortable with. Our standard advice is always to try some out and see. If a guy likes the 1911, and is comfortable with it, there is no reason not to get one as a first gun. He may not like it - many people do not. It will be up to Supe in the end.
How well does a primary CCW gun have to shoot? If the guy is far enough away to where accuracy counts, I think we would have a hard time convincing a jury we were "justified". Hell, in many defensive situations, the weak hand is pushing the bad guy off to get enough room to shoot him. Accuracy isn't a big deal - reliability is everything. Even the most crapped out old surplus 1911 is accurate enough for defensive use. If it will stay on a basketball at 25 yards, it's good enough. Any newly manufactured example, from a reputable manufacturer, will certainly be accurate enough. And reliable enough.
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Jeff
'72 911T 3.0 MFI
'93 Ducati 900 Super Sport
"God invented whiskey so the Irish wouldn't rule the world"
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