I have carried full sized 1911's and pocket guns. For carry (me anyway) there is such a thing as too big and heavy or too small and light. My PCR is the perfect mid sized carry gun for me. Small enough to conceal easily and large enough with enough weight to shoot well. Mine has 1,200 rounds through it. This is a combination of FMJ, SWC, Spire point, and Round Nose FlatPoint bullets. With the PCR being "right sized"combined with it's reliability makes for a very nice carry gun.