Looking for EDC 1911...

[YFZsandrider]

I am looking for an EDC 1911. I have a few qualifications...

must be .45ACP, Must have an alloy frame, must be 3.5" or less.

I don't have any particular preference in brand, although I am a big Dan Wessson fan(I have a couple), they just don't make a model with the features I like.

Something small, like a Springfield EMP, would be nice.... but like i said, must be .45

I'd like to stay around $1K

Bring on the suggestions!!

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[PlayboyPenguin]

Sounds like you are describing the Colt Defender.

If not that a Kimber Ultra Carry.

 

[Partsproduction]

Dan Wesson is coming out with an aluminum framed CBOB this year I heard in the 1911 forum. Post #86; http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=250850&page=4

What;s the world coming to? :nuts:

 

[Partsproduction]

OOPs, missed the 3.5" or less barrel. Sorry.

 

[YFZsandrider]

You missed the .45 part also

 

[jakk586]

S&W just released the gun you described. <broken link removed>

another top contender would be the colt new agent. the trench sights could take some getting used to, but at under $900 for a brand new colt, i could get over it.

 

[chase]

Seems, like you need a Kimber then.
<broken link removed>

Washington seller, if you want to save money and buy used.
http://www.northwestfirearms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17351

Just an idea, good luck.

 

[YFZsandrider]

Nice suggestions, guys. That S&W really has my eye. I shot a friend's S&W Custom Shop 649? I believe... anyway it was a compact little 1911 variant, and boy was it cool! I would carry one of those if they weren't 1500 bucks.

I was trying to stay away from Kimber, but they do make a few models with the features I like.

What do you think of this Kimber? I'm not a fan of CT grips, but I could definitely sell them and bring down the purchase price of the gun. How does this differ from the Ultra CDP II?

<broken link removed>

 

[Partsproduction]

I own a Kimber. It's extremely accurate, beautiful, and was expensive. Since learning that they have more MIM than most others I won't buy another one.
That said, none of the parts have broken. Somewhere I've read though that the sear and hammer are MIM, now that's a real no no, as the sear hooks and hammer notch are under a lot of pressure and abuse. It's said that they won't hold up as long on the critical edges. I don't know.

 

[jakk586]

Nice suggestions, guys. That S&W really has my eye. I shot a friend's S&W Custom Shop 649? I believe... anyway it was a compact little 1911 variant, and boy was it cool! I would carry one of those if they weren't 1500 bucks.

Perhaps it was a 945PC. Those Performance Center guns are some of the finest anywhere. That Smith 1911 lists for 1200, but should retail for right at a grand.

 

[YFZsandrider]

Yea, it was a 945... dunno how I got that mixed up

Here's the gun-