I carry a Magnum Research "Baby Eagle" in .45 ACP. It is compact and accurate. I have had this gun for about 6 yrs. and have never had a problem with the gun.
one of my favorites is on I-70 outside of Indy, they put up signs to let you know what river or creek you are passing over, well they actually spent money to put up a sign telling me about "nameless creek".