Having been shot at makes a difference in choice of CC handguns especially when compared to any snubbie or low cap
compact semi auto.

Escape is always the best option. Lay down fire and escape is #2. Running dry in a 5-6 shot compact whatever is the worst option.

Shot against a pal who has one. I had my full size ancient Kimber (made in OR) 1911 45 ACP with 180 premium self defense loads.

At 10 yards, he was able to triple tap ( 2 torso one head) in the same time it took me to get one in the torso. Both were from Kydex hostered guns. We swapped and the outcome was the same.

After the drill, I had 7 left, he had 28.

This (loaded) weighs about the same as my Chief's Special Airweight, won't rust and even has a laser/light rail.

The Marines didn't want M-1s until they got them ….. perhaps a lesson there.

Of course only those who served are qualified to offer an opinion on that.