I apologize for the delay in the response; it has been a while since I have checked this thread. The main reason I like the compact duty idea is because I have smaller hands/frame and that seems to feel more natural to me. Don't get me wrong, I shoot a shadow 2 in production, so I am used to a heavier/bigger gun, but it is not exactly my preferred.
I have shot the 1911 platform a little bit, but I do not have a lot of experience with it. I grew up shooting CZ's, so I am used to the manual safety controls and etc. Due to that I am tempted towards the CZ P01. I wish I found Glocks to be more comfortable, because that would be an easy decision, but they have always felt so blocky to me.
I am open to ideas outside of the Staccato-P obviously; just browsing the market.