Compact 1911

[TfflHndn]

I have three Philippine 1911s, two 45s and one 22tcm/9mm. One is a compact. All are very good shooters and reliable. One is an ATI, and I did have to replace the recoil spring early due to deformation of the factory spring. I put a Wolff in it and no problems at all. For the money, I think they are very good pistols and good values.

 

[Baba Louie]

If you do buy a 3" 1911, make sure to have some spare recoil spring assemblies on hand as a spare or two.

That will be the weak link in the system, based on my experience.

Colt Defender. Love it. Shot the heck out of it. Munched the springs around`1500 rds. Can't get them from Colt anymore (???) so had to buy some Kimber assemblies. Good to go.

So, if you do buy shorter than Commander length, be aware of round count and have necessities at hand if you use it for protection and range time. I now carry the lightweight Defender more than I shoot it, but it is a joy to shoot and oh so light to carry. (as you age, these things might become important to you, but lugging an all steel 5" 1911 around does weird things to my back/hips if I carry too long... which sux)

 

[Rittmeister]

I have a soft spot for the CCO version of the 1911 - slightly shortened slide assembly with significantly shortened grip. I hope to own one at some point in 9mm, as I think it'd be a great all-around package.

 

[Hullraiser]

I have a soft spot for the CCO version of the 1911 - slightly shortened slide assembly with significantly shortened grip. I hope to own one at some point in 9mm, as I think it'd be a great all-around package.

You're correct. They are a great compromise in size & function. I love the Sig 1911 C3. 45acp. It's now my favorite 1911 to carry & shoot.
I never thought I'd want. 1911 in any other caliber than 45acp and with just one in 22lr for cheap practice.
I've recently just bought a Kimber Aegis though in 9mm and looking forward to shooting it. I'm hoping my wife will like shooting it as she hates recoil & loves shooting the 22 LR version.

 

[Chocolate Bayou]

Colt Commander

....i called it a "Wiley Trapp" commander. I can't believe I didn't called out on it, should read"Wiley Clapp". You pass 60 sometimes and you get ciose but not quite,