1911 Delima Which one?

[adam500]

Ok here it is, i have been looking through old post and haven't found one quite like this yes there are lots that ask which 1911 but none that compare what i am looking at. I recently acquired my concealed weapons license and i want a pistol that will conceal easy and is a 1911

Here is what i want:
- 1100 dollar Limit
- Commander Length Slide
- Officer Sized Frame
- Must be reliable out of the box
- Must run HP's
- Right at or under 30 oz.
- Ambi Safety
- Night Sights
- Front Strap Checkering

Tall order i know. They only gun that i have found that meets this would be the Kimber CDP II compact. Problems, right at the top of my budget and i am not fond of Kimbers for reliability; as i had a Custom II with external extractor that was a piece of ______. I know they have switched back to internal but i still hear of problems.

Why are there so few manufactures that make a commander length slide with a Officer Sized Frame? To me that is the perfect 1911 for carry. 4" reliability with officer size conceal ability...

 

[Chief-7700]

Hum..You might have to find one close to what you want and send it to a great smith to build what you really want. Expensive YES! Long wait for a great smith YES!

JIMHO

Chief-7700

 

[rellascout]

Sig GSR C3

The 1911 C3 is a 6+1 compact .45ACP featuring rosewood custom wood grips and is available in a Two-Tone finish. Weighing in at just under 30 ounces unloaded, each 1911 C3 is machined to exacting tolerances and hand-fitted to insure reliability and performance. The C3 frame is machined from a lightweight alloy and includes 25-line per inch front strap checkering and checkered mainspring housing. SIG SAUER® uses only premium internal parts such as a match grade barrel, hammer/sear set and trigger. The C3 is also available in a durable Nitron® finish.

Everything but the front serrations and Ambi safety for under $900

 

[Mainsail]

- Ambi Safety

Why do people want this? I'll second the GSR.

 

[KyJim]

+1 on the Sig Revolution C3. Doesn't have the ambi-safety but it can be added. I also query why you want unless you are left handed.

 

[adam500]

Quote:
- Ambi Safety
Why do people want this? I'll second the GSR.

Because i am a lefty

 

[TX1911fan]

Get a Springfield Champion and have the Custom Shop work on it for you. May not have everything you are looking for, but it's pretty close.

 

[SuperNaut]

Doesn't the Kimber SIS Pro hit all the criteria? It's streeting for just over a grand.

 

[kayakersteve]

I'll agree on the Sig C3

I have the first generation gun with the manhole cover - It was not totally reliable out of the box, but after the obligatory 500-750 round break in, it smoothed out and I now carry it daily.

 

[Rinspeed]

Because i am a lefty

I guess that's a good reason.

 

[Stradawhovious]

Hey everybody, first time caller long time listener.

With the 1911, it doesn't matter what you buy first, it will not beyour last 1911. 1911's are a disease that there is thankfully no cure for.

I would recommend trying a bunch, and going with what you like and can trust. I would also recommend an internal extractor, rather than an external.

As far as HP ammo, my springfield hates hydrashock, but eats up and spits out every other HP I feed it, so if one doesn't work try another.

My.02

 

[jlh26oo]

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Ok here it is, i have been looking through old post and haven't found one quite like this yes there are lots that ask which 1911 but none that compare what i am looking at. I recently acquired my concealed weapons license and i want a pistol that will conceal easy and is a 1911

Here is what i want:
- 1100 dollar Limit
- Commander Length Slide
- Officer Sized Frame
- Must be reliable out of the box
- Must run HP's
- Right at or under 30 oz.
- Ambi Safety
- Night Sights
- Front Strap Checkering

Tall order i know. They only gun that i have found that meets this would be the Kimber CDP II compact. Problems, right at the top of my budget and i am not fond of Kimbers for reliability; as i had a Custom II with external extractor that was a piece of ______. I know they have switched back to internal but i still hear of problems.

Why are there so few manufactures that make a commander length slide with a Officer Sized Frame? To me that is the perfect 1911 for carry. 4" reliability with officer size conceal ability...

That's instantly what my mind jumped to reading your list. I really want a Custom C.D.P.- that's "Custom Custom Defense Package" (I.E. 2 customs, pwnd).

Seriously though, they really switched back to internal extractors? When did this happen, or is it only certain models? Sorry I was 0 help, good luck and let us know how it turns out!

 

[R12GS]

Sig C3, they are outstanding.

 

[Ala Dan]

Great Guns

Yet another vote for the SIG Revolution C3 .45 ACP~!