My XDm .40 weighs 32oz. with empty mag.
An M1911 weighs 39 oz. with empty mag.
I'm willing to bet that 17 rounds of .40 S&W weigh at least 7oz. more than 8 rounds of .45 ACP
So, what was your argument again? Are you complaining that these newfangled bakelite thingamajigs carry too many rounds or are too easy to maintain? Are you worried about the presence of drop safeties or the absence of exposed hammers? Maybe you dislike corrosion resistance?
I'm confused...
I doubt anyone actually READS entire threads before posting.
Otherwise they'd realize it isn't about the guns at all, but a poorly worded inquiry after mental training/techniques.
Lesson of the day? Don't post when you're braindead.
I'm not confusing smaller/lighter with polymer. All else equal (frame size, round count, etc), the steel weighs more. I never said the difference was significant.Your issue isn't with polymer frames, it's with smaller/lighter handguns. Period. You would do well to not confuse the two.
Good ideaSimple suggestion if you're so forgetful about carrying a firearm. Affix some weights to your holster until it nags you enough that you don't forget.