45ACP pistols choices, for Condition 1?

[charlie echo]

I know of Kimbers, Colts, Springfields, & ParaOrd 1911-style, but what other single action with manual safety 45ACP should we consider buying for a member of our family, for about $800~$1200?

Didn't like the higher profile of a Sig Sauer 220: "Sits" taller than 1911 Kimbers.

Like it to be kinda slim and handy, easy to transport and present, when needed.

 

[JTQ]

Other 1911 brands in the $800 - $1200 range.

Smith & Wesson
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...4_750001_750051_757754_-1_757752_757751_image

SigSauer
http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductList/pistols-1911.aspx

STI
http://www.stiguns.com/

Dan Wesson (may now be above that price range)
http://www.cz-usa.com/products/by-brand/dan-wesson/

There are more, but those are the ones I can think of now, in addition to the ones you have already mentioned.

 

[rellascout]

1911s of all kinds.

HK45C and HK45

FNP45

All these can be carried cocked and locked.

 

[MK11]

I've read that it technically is a single action, so I'll say Smith & Wesson M&P with manual safety. Usually far less than $800.

 

[Flfiremedic]

Technically a Glock is in Condition 1...try the G21 SF...but with that said, of the ones I own, the Kimber TLE II is my favorite, and the Swartz safety hasn't blown up, fallen off, and I haven't been struck down by the ghost of John Browning.

 

[charlie echo]

Technically a Glock is in Condition 1...try the G21 SF...but with that said, of the ones I own, the Kimber TLE II is my favorite, and the Swartz safety hasn't blown up, fallen off, and I haven't been struck down by the ghost of John Browning.

No Glock can be in Conditions 1: Cocked and locked. Glock 21s are fine pistols, but has no external safety.

Kimber TLE II, eh: Kimbers seem fine, a tad overpriced?
My FFL/CCW buddy carries short barrel CDP and believes in Kimbers.

 

[MrAcheson]

Both the CZ97 and the .45acp Witness can be carried in condition 1 safely.

 

[glassman]

Dan Wesson CCO fits all your criteria. I bought one a few months ago for $1200. Very well made, tight tolerances, light weight, accurate, easy to maintain and carries very well. I guess you can tell I am impressed with this gun.

 

[TGReaper]

for Condition 1?

For carry in condition 1, if I were buying for a member of my family it would be an STI Ranger 11. No compromise mine is flawless,and as a bonus sits low in the hand.
TGR

 

[Redlegvzv]

The S&W M&P45 can be had with or without a slide safety. Be sure to specify the safety if you go that way. A fine firearm that you should at least consider based upon your criteria. A lot less than $800 too.