HK. Because You Suck. And We Hate You.

Two years since the original post, the fun continues.

There is a basic reason why one should probably consider lower-end pistols for carry purposes: If you ever have to shoot somebody with one, the gun will be history. No matter how righteous the shooting is, the cops will take it for evidence. If you cap someone with a $3,000 custom 1911, you can pretty much count on it disappearing from the police property room by the time the investigation ends. You'll probably get a cheap-ass Taurus back, though.

Whichever you choose to carry, make sure it works. And carry it with you! A cheap little gun is better than no gun at all.