What brand Officer's Model size in 1911 pistols would be your first choice? Which one would you never consider and why? Would you go for a lightweight or all steel? Would you stick with .45 ACP or go with 9mm?
Ooh, I like this thread already. I'm definitely a 1911 Officer's Model fan. Love this format in 9mm with an alloy frame, as it gives you a bit more capacity and lighter weight for comfortable and discreet carry. FWIW...
Choice #1: Dan Wesson ECO 9mm. Superb trigger, accuracy, nice factory night sights, and fantastic fit and finish. Every part of this gun looks like it was cut with a laser, and the front/backstrap checkering keep it firmly planted in your hands. Only change I've made is OD VZ Grips, as the factory zebra grips were a bit loud for my taste.
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Choice #2: Ruger SR1911 Officer's Model 9mm. No doubt the DW option doesn't fit everyone's budget, which is why for just over half the price it's an excellent option. The trigger has shot in nicely, accuracy is excellent, and reliability has been 100%. This is actually easier to take down than the DW ECO, which requires a small paperclip or tiny allen wrench inserted into a hole in the guide rod much like a bull barreled Springfield.
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Both have unusually pleasant recoil, and with the current price of 9mm won't break the bank at the range.
Ditto on everything Trapper Jim said and I would add Gen 1 Kimbers to the list.if I was to get an officers it would have to be at least a 4 inch barrel. Less than that are not up to my reliability standards. Springfield armory or Ed Brown
Ditto on everything Trapper Jim said and I would add Gen 1 Kimbers to the list.
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I had a early Colt Officer Light Weight in .45 ACP. It was a tack driver and very easy to carry. I would not go for one in 9mm. There are too many great choices out there for compact light weight 9mm carry. If it was going to get a lot of range work, I'd stick to all steel. I now carry a light weight commander size. I do not beleive a 1911 should be shorter than 4" for carry.
If I was going to own a bastardized 1911 design pistol in .45ACP, it would be a Para USA Warthog.
If I was going to spend money on a 1911 that shot other than .45ACP, It would be chambered in .460 Rowland. You could still use .45ACP in it. That said, they do not do one in Officer size.
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Ooh, I like this thread already. I'm definitely a 1911 Officer's Model fan. Love this format in 9mm with an alloy frame, as it gives you a bit more capacity and lighter weight for comfortable and discreet carry. FWIW...
Choice #1: Dan Wesson ECO 9mm. Superb trigger, accuracy, nice factory night sights, and fantastic fit and finish. Every part of this gun looks like it was cut with a laser, and the front/backstrap checkering keep it firmly planted in your hands. Only change I've made is OD VZ Grips, as the factory zebra grips were a bit loud for my taste.
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I saw this gun this am along with the 2nd one that I commented on having bought it twice.
I was so impressed with the Wesson ECO, and I have been thinking of it off and on all day long!
Your description of it was excellent.
I will never be happy now with my Ruger semi-autos.
I hope it's not like the first time I saw and shot a CZ Shadow 2, when it was too pricey, but 2 weeks later I owned one.
I lost control and spent more for it than 2-3 of my other guns.
I'm sure this beauty is over my budget, but I will look it up.
I saw this gun this am along with the 2nd one that I commented on having bought it twice.
I was so impressed with the Wesson ECO, and I have been thinking of it off and on all day long!
Your description of it was excellent.
I will never be happy now with my Ruger semi-autos.
I hope it's not like the first time I saw and shot a CZ Shadow 2, when it was too pricey, but 2 weeks later I owned one.
I lost control and spent more for it than 2-3 of my other guns.
I'm sure this beauty is over my budget, but I will look it up.
This is my favorite carry 1911. Reliability has been perfect through 1000+ rounds and it is a joy to shoot. The only other 1911 that comes close (very, very close) is my DW A2 Commander. That’s a touch heavier being all steel but makes up for it in the balance when shooting.