Getting conflicting messages here. In your 1st post.
Then later.
I think there are better options for personal defense, but everyone should have a decent 1911. Maybe consider a BETTER 1911.
If you liked and miss the Shield, you'll like the M&P 45 better. They offer the M&P with a 1911 style safety. You could install an Apex trigger kit and have a trigger that rivals the better 1911 triggers. And with a trigger that light you'll want the safety.
They even sell 14 round magazines for them which gives you more than a G21. I sold my Glock after doing just that. But I still keep my 1911's
Or should I bypass any black gun for a 5" 1911?
Then later.
I'm more interested in a gun, other than a 1911 for something different. Already have two .45 1911s.
I think there are better options for personal defense, but everyone should have a decent 1911. Maybe consider a BETTER 1911.
If you liked and miss the Shield, you'll like the M&P 45 better. They offer the M&P with a 1911 style safety. You could install an Apex trigger kit and have a trigger that rivals the better 1911 triggers. And with a trigger that light you'll want the safety.
They even sell 14 round magazines for them which gives you more than a G21. I sold my Glock after doing just that. But I still keep my 1911's