I found just the right balance with my Kimber 1911 45 ACP but I don't carry it. I have other options for that and the Kimber is not far out of reach while at home.

Funny, I had a guy stop and ask if I had some chores that needed to be done as he was short on money and his kids needed to eat. Never one to deny someone a meal I told him that I did have some work for him to do and if he would help me, I'd have the wife cook dinner and he could bring his kids out (well actually I asked her if she would. I didn't HAVE her cook dinner). Believe it or not, about 7:00 that evening here he came with his wife and 2 kids in toe. Over dinner, he asked why I had a pistol strapped on my hip while we were working, was I expecting trouble? My one word answer was "Nope".