All my pistols are used for target shooting, including both 1911's.
For home defense, I like shotguns. They are big and easy to manipulate in the dark. They pack a huge wollop, and with the right loads, they rarely penetrate interior walls with enough force to significantly damage people on the other side.
My neighbor accidentally discharged his 1911 next door. The 230gr hydrashock went through his house and into mine. During its 25 yard flight, the bullet penetrated a door, two exterior, and two interior walls before lodging in a fifth wall. With liability issues these days, it gives a person something to think about, doesn't it.