but I'd rather not be swinging any sort of long-barreled weapon around at indoor, close range targets. I'm comfortable with my .45, I hit what I aim at, and I'm very confident that it'll be up to whatever man-stopping task it's called upon to perform.
Nicely Said!

While it's easy to get caught up in "more" for its own sake, I've always preferred to think about ballistic sufficiency, personal proficiency, and individual choices about mission objectives.
Oh My, Yes!

we can continue to explore the subject until we've each convinced the other and switched positions entirely!
Me too but think I am done here...although I did want to mention CCI still makes snake shot in lots of calibers, but haven't and probably won't try it in a 1911 for possible feed problems...however my old MKII Blackhawk 6" will make a 1/2" hole at about 10-12' in 3/4" ply with them...and I can swing it around the room PDQ...no problem! If I need more than 6, I'm in trouble anyway. ~PJ