Looking for knowledge on the Para Ordnance 1911 series, particularly the 12.45

[Alex F]

I am getting one of these in a trade, and I'm considering it for CCW.

I've tried glocks, USPs, berettas, etc. I keep coming back to the 1911, it's what I first learned to shoot, it's what I carried in the Army, it's what my muscles know, it's what I can hit what I aim with, every time.

Having said that, what are the pros and cons of this model? It's small, which is good for carry, but are they trouble prone?
Am I better off getting a 5" since that's what I'm used to?

Thanks in advance.