I am considering buying a compact .45 for CCW. I have full size 1911's but feel they are a little big and hevay for summer carry. I am considering an HK USP compact and a lightweight Commander size 1911. I'd like the Colt Lightweight Commander XSE but the prices on those are very high. Any other suggestions?
Compact .45
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http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911.shtml
Take a look at their Micro Compact and Ultra Compact.
If that isn't an option perhaps take a look at the .40 S&W compact XD pistol on that same website, all are great options.
MSRP through www.galleryofguns.com on the Micro Compact is about $922
Take a look at their Micro Compact and Ultra Compact.
If that isn't an option perhaps take a look at the .40 S&W compact XD pistol on that same website, all are great options.
MSRP through www.galleryofguns.com on the Micro Compact is about $922
HappyGunner
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1911 for Carry
I have both a 3"&4" and I can tell you the longer butt of the 4" really wears on you'r side after a few hours. My 3" is a better feeling carry.
I have both a 3"&4" and I can tell you the longer butt of the 4" really wears on you'r side after a few hours. My 3" is a better feeling carry.
MostToysWins
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Para Ordinance Warthog
I just bought a Para Ordinance P10-40...shot it today and loved it...
I am seriously looking at picking up a Para Warthog in .45 now.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/new_products/para_121304/
I just bought a Para Ordinance P10-40...shot it today and loved it...
I am seriously looking at picking up a Para Warthog in .45 now.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/new_products/para_121304/
Since you are familiar with colt 1911's, look for a 1991A1 compact. It is an officer sized colt at a lower price. I'm sure there are some around. I got one, after carrying a full size in the service, and like it a lot. It is easy to conceal and, if like mine, accurate and reliable.
USP Compact
Great gun. Very slim and lends itself well to concealment I think. Accurate, not too much recoil, great trigger, don't know what else to ask for. Try to find the flat magazine baseplates though rather than the extended fingergroove ones though if you want to carry it as that extended grip with the fingergroove mags tends to print.
Great gun. Very slim and lends itself well to concealment I think. Accurate, not too much recoil, great trigger, don't know what else to ask for. Try to find the flat magazine baseplates though rather than the extended fingergroove ones though if you want to carry it as that extended grip with the fingergroove mags tends to print.
At one point I bought a Kimber Ultra Eclipse to carry, but for various reasons found it didn't work for me.
In my search, I tried not to rule anything out. I wanted a compact .45, and the more I carried, the more clear I became that I did not want a carry gun with any manual safeties, and it had to be narrow, snag-free, and reliable. I also prefer every shot to have the same trigger pull.
I'm actually not a die-hard Glock fan, but this particular chunk of plastic (G36) meets my needs. Seems as though most people love Glocks or hate them -- if it's within your realm of possibility, you might want to give one a try.
In my search, I tried not to rule anything out. I wanted a compact .45, and the more I carried, the more clear I became that I did not want a carry gun with any manual safeties, and it had to be narrow, snag-free, and reliable. I also prefer every shot to have the same trigger pull.
I'm actually not a die-hard Glock fan, but this particular chunk of plastic (G36) meets my needs. Seems as though most people love Glocks or hate them -- if it's within your realm of possibility, you might want to give one a try.
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I came to use the PO warthog. I wanted an auto, the 1911 was to uncomfortable with a lot of activity and not always so concealed. The warthog has a double stack magazine, which helps fill the hand since the grip is short. I never cared for any gun in which my little finger had nowhere to go, but this gun seemed to be comfortable enough.