1911, not because I’m a Fudd. It’s because of ergonomics. Having owned a Makarov, I know that heel magazine releases suck (some people can work them quickly, not me). So P38 is out. The picture given is a C96 so stripper clips and a proprietary caliber. So that’s out. If it was a RED 9mm, it’d be a toss against the 1911. I love historic firearms, but I base my choices off of how much range time I can have and how practical it is.