My favorite is a hardball match 1911.
Unfortunately you have to aim them so they don't work well for concealed carry after dark.
My favorite medium is a Sig 228 or the larger 226 for carry.
My favorite little one is a Sig 238.
For carry in the woods, I always want a revolver. Redhawk, Blackhawk, 686, 29. Something with enough authority to convince a large bear that it is lower on the food chain!