Colt combat elite. Great shooting gun. I don't think you can beat 5 in slide on 1911, and carrying it isn't that bad in my opinion. Might be a little better for carry with shorter slide but I don't think shorter slide shots as well and isn't shooting well what it's all about
Either a Ruger Redhawk, Springfield 1911, S&W 908, or a Taurus 605.
Depends on the weather, what clothes I can wear as the Redhawk and 1911 do not fit well under a t-shirt.
If I am riding I like a revolver for single hand pull and, well, you know.
Kel Tec P3AT for backup.