...I routinely carry a P226 or P220 concealed. Not sure what the fuss is about for daily carry.
Agent Mulder carried one every now and then...
I'll choose 1911 over any gun any day. I like to have the same trigger pull for every shot. Easier to train with become proficient. Reliable as anything else. I don't have money to shoot 1000s a month to get good at the DA/SA system.