Compact 1911

[BloodEclipse]

I'm not a huge fan of 1911s <5", but that's one nice looking gun Blood Eclipse!

Thanks. It has become my carry gun. I love the trigger. Plus it is the lightweight version so it doesn't weigh any more loaded than my XD.

 

[m82mike]

I have two 3" 45s. A llama mini-max, and a Kimber ultra CDPII.

I love the kimber, won it at the Shelbyville Gunpalooza. (F.O.N.R.A.)

The llama I've had for years. It's a plinker, wouldn't carry it.

Lube the Kimber per Instructions and it's superb!!!

Over 500 Rds. with NO problems. If I'm not carrying my Glock 22,

I've got the Kimber.


Mike

 

[JimK66]

1911 Compact

A great forum and making me homesick.New mamber here.....I have a Springfield 1911 A1 TRP and what I consider "a true 1911 compact" the Springfield 9mm EMP. Both are fantastic paisols awaiting their first failures.

 

[absrio]

I picked up a Kimber Ultra Carry 2. Have not shot it yet but I seem to really like it so far.

 

[printcraft]

Over 500 rds. out of the wife's Kimber Ultra CDP II - No misfeeds. No issues even with hollow point ammo.

 

[absrio]

Mine will probably see quite a bit of lead bullets. From what I understand lead is fine on Kimbers. Does that sound right?

 

[edsinger]

That used to be the case, but not any more. The use of duel captive springs and increasing the tilt angle of the barrel has fixed the questionable reliability of officer size 1911's.

Can you elaborate? I have a OACP that I have some trouble feeding JHP's with a Kimber Mag but I have since found it is a follower issue.

 

[menzzer37]

Mine will probably see quite a bit of lead bullets. From what I understand lead is fine on Kimbers. Does that sound right?

Yes, I shoot 200gr SWC out of my Kimber Pro Tac and have no issues whatsoever. I clean out the lead fouling, but like I said, no issues!

 

[printcraft]

SORRY - DOUBLE TAP!

delete please, slow site tonight and whatnot!

 

[printcraft]

Mine will probably see quite a bit of lead bullets. From what I understand lead is fine on Kimbers. Does that sound right?

The only gun I have ever heard having an issue with lead is Glock due to the rifling profile.

You should be good to go.

 

[glockman49]

The Kimber CDP rocks. It is the most accurate 1911 in a 3 inch barrel I have ever owned. I've shot them all but this one is a keeper.

 

[bw210]

This is my daily carry. I have had zero problems. It eats everything I've given it and is extremely accurate, more so than I am.

Mine also. About 5000 rounds through and any make or load has fed 100%. I still can't believe I carried a .40 glock for 13 years If you can afford this, it is et the best carry gun I have found and I have a safe full of EDC's that led the path to the EMP40.

 

[Charlie2]

I have a Springfield Champion model 4" barrel. Have had it about 6 years no problems..!!! It is a great pistol.. Cant go wrong with a Springfield, in my opinion..

 

[ozzie9]

I have a springfield micro compact thative had for years. Ive had no problems with it after a break in period. It is easy to carry and relieable.

 

[MWinez]

I have a Colt Defender 1911 3 inch barrel and weights 23oz empty It shoots very well

 

[John Galt]

Wilson Combat Stealth, great small gun.

 

[groovatron]

Wilson Combat Stealth, great small gun.

If you have $2,500+

 

[Manan]

I have carried a Colt Officers for 30 plus years and have obviously been very satisfied. I did just buy a Colt Defender at the Indy 1500 last weekend. Have wanted one for a year and saw a great deal for a new one that I could not pass up.

On another note, I did take a friend who was looking for his first personal protection pistol and future CC. He was not as experienced and probably would not train as often as I do. I tried to talk him into a 2 inch snubby revolver but he wanted a pistol. I steered him towards the Sig P250 compact in .40 cal which he did buy and loves.

Always there for a friend.

 

[glockman49]

I have a Kimber CDP Ultra that works 100% of the time with no problems with recoil. I didn't think I would like it but shot a buddy's and after that I had to own one myself. It goes everywhere with me.