I carry a HK USP45 with Truglo tritium/fiber optic sights. It's a great pistol and very accurate. The magazines are only 12 rounds and are $50 a piece.
I also have a Glock 20C(same size frame as the 21). It fits my large hands comfortably. Either one would be a good choice.
In case you're looking for large capacity guns I have a custom 1911 wide body so it's something else to consider. It's a 1911 that uses double stack magazines like the Para Ordnance P14. It has a Colt Gold Cup National Match top end and it is very accurate but it's too pretty to carry everyday.
Best .45 on the market would be a 1911 either from colt, browning, s&w, sig sauer, springfield, and remington. But if those are to big then I suggest you look at s&w mp line .45's and compare them with glock to see which is best for you.
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