Zak Smith
Member
1911 Shooters,
I am considering my first 1911 purchase. I'll probably end up buying a high-end factory pistol or have a custom built up from a Caspian frame & slide set. It'll be expensive, but it'll be "right" the first time, and set up exactly how I want.
The purpose for this pistol will be: lawful carry (CCW); "shooting a lot"; real training; and IDPA / steel matches. Reliability/durability is most important, followed by shooting comfort and reasonable accuracy. The frame will be steel to withstand the round-count I intend to shoot in this pistol.
How do the various frame & slide size combinations compare for: concealability, "shootability", and comfort.
The full size Government model size would probably be easiest to shoot, and the extra mass will help recoil. But I think it's out because it would be harder to CCW due to the length.
The Commander size seems a little more "handy" and would be easier to CCW due to its shorter slide. How concealable is the Commander size? For reference, I can easily conceal a CZ 75 COMPACT or Glock 27. A Glock-19 size is a bit harder for me, due to the long fat grip.
Will the Commander have much more recoil than the full size?
How about the "Officer"-size frame? Does the short grip make it much harder to shoot comfortably?
thanks much
Zak
I am considering my first 1911 purchase. I'll probably end up buying a high-end factory pistol or have a custom built up from a Caspian frame & slide set. It'll be expensive, but it'll be "right" the first time, and set up exactly how I want.
The purpose for this pistol will be: lawful carry (CCW); "shooting a lot"; real training; and IDPA / steel matches. Reliability/durability is most important, followed by shooting comfort and reasonable accuracy. The frame will be steel to withstand the round-count I intend to shoot in this pistol.
How do the various frame & slide size combinations compare for: concealability, "shootability", and comfort.
The full size Government model size would probably be easiest to shoot, and the extra mass will help recoil. But I think it's out because it would be harder to CCW due to the length.
The Commander size seems a little more "handy" and would be easier to CCW due to its shorter slide. How concealable is the Commander size? For reference, I can easily conceal a CZ 75 COMPACT or Glock 27. A Glock-19 size is a bit harder for me, due to the long fat grip.
Will the Commander have much more recoil than the full size?
How about the "Officer"-size frame? Does the short grip make it much harder to shoot comfortably?
thanks much
Zak