Subcompact 1911s, educate me

[OldTengu]

I have grown fond of the alloy/bobtail frame for carry. With this, no real reason to go shorter in the barrel and sacrifice velocity.

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I'll certainly consider that, if I see a model in my range that has those options.

 

[solv3nt]

I have grown fond of the alloy/bobtail frame for carry. With this, no real reason to go shorter in the barrel and sacrifice velocity.

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This really only applies to IWB carry, I think it'll be more difficult with shorts and a t-shirt packing all 5" outside your pants.

 

[No_Regerts]

This really only applies to IWB carry, I think it'll be more difficult with shorts and a t-shirt packing all 5" outside your pants.

That might be indecent exposure....

 

[No_Regerts]

BTW, I still consider the 4 or 4 1/4 barrels as being "full size" and capable of generating decent velocity. That is a 4 1/4 barrel gun in my picture.

 

[solv3nt]

That might be indecent exposure....

Oh look at Mr big shot packing 5"....

 

[No_Regerts]

Oh look at Mr big shot packing 5"....

That's average....right?

 

[solv3nt]

That's average....right?

That's what she said...

 

[solv3nt]

That's average....right?

When did you become a moderator?

 

[No_Regerts]

When did you become a moderator?

It's been a few months. From what I hear, I'm not real good at it!

 

[solv3nt]

It's been a few months. From what I hear, I'm not real good at it!

ROFL! Congrats on the PC Police badge!

 

[nammac]

I guess my biggest (and final) question on the subject, is whether or not the quality difference between RIA/Citadel/Tisas/ATI and Kimber/S&W/Colt/Fusion is worth the difference in price?

If this is a service pistol and not an investment, I'd go with the former group, use the savings to purchase ammo, springs and a guide rod.

Just my opinion…

 

[orygun]

I have grown fond of the alloy/bobtail frame for carry. With this, no real reason to go shorter in the barrel and sacrifice velocity.

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Mine's all steel (Dan Wesson Classic Bobtail), but the gun hides as easily as the shorter barrel and grip of an Officer's, which is why the Para went down the road.

 

[Knobgoblin]

My little Star runs flawlessly, quite a good value for what it is!

Star firestar m45?
Love that little gun . The 9mm was wayyyy ahead of it's time (1992?)

 

[nammac]

Star firestar m45?
Love that little gun . The 9mm was wayyyy ahead of it's time (1992?)

Firestar's, had one in .40 S&W, Starvel finish, man did that thing buck. Steel slide and frame, they were pretty hearty and agreed, wayyy ahead of their time.

 

[OldTengu]

If this is a service pistol and not an investment, I'd go with the former group, use the savings to purchase ammo, springs and a guide rod.

Just my opinion…

Frankly, it will be the former. I don't really have "investment" guns, but maybe it's time to think that way. Especially considering that certain brands appreciate exponentially, while others depreciate from the second they leave the factory.

 

[billdeserthills]

I guess my biggest (and final) question on the subject, is whether or not the quality difference between RIA/Citadel/Tisas/ATI and Kimber/S&W/Colt/Fusion is worth the difference in price?

The difference in accuracy between my Para P-10 and my Kimber is huge-- which is why the Para lives in a safe & Kimber lives in my pocket

 

[OldTengu]

The difference in accuracy between my Para P-10 and my Kimber is huge-- which is why the Para lives in a safe & Kimber lives in my pocket

Ok, but what are the other differences there? Single vs double stack? Length of grip and/or slide? Caliber? Overall quality?

 

[billdeserthills]

Ok, but what are the other differences there? Single vs double stack? Length of grip and/or slide? Caliber? Overall quality?

I got both for use as pocket guns-- Other than accuracy there is no difference between them.

Both have 3" barrels, both use 10 rd ds mags, .45acps-- I paid almost $500 for the Para P-10 & $600 for the Kimber.

Para P-10

Para Ordnance P10

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[deadeye]

I liked the Kimber ss Ultra carry (3") I had years ago it was just the basic and functioned great. If I get another it will be a CDP ultra but I haven't convinced myself I need it yet. I also had a CDP pro (4") but wasnt what I wanted anymore and just went full size.

 

[Member 34319]

Out of all the ones I've shot, the one I liked the most was the SA EMP in 9mm with the curved back strap. Gun was extremely nice and functioned flawlessly. Its that or a Dan Wesson that was about the same size that I don't recall the model of. I've only shot others, never owned anything like these. That EMP was nice enough to remember it all this time later. Each time I see one in a store it tempts me. Looked kind of like this but all black.