Does what I want even exist?

[dbp]

I think I would like a 1911 for concealed carry, but I have some particular ideas of what it would look like. In fact, what I have in mind as my ideal 1911 may not even exist, but here goes.

.45
6.75 length or less
4.75 high or less
29 oz. w/mag or less
1.3 wide at slide/grip or less
SAO
at least 7+1 cap
non ambi safety
reliable
And now for the biggie -- $900 or less

Can I find such an animal?

 

[VA27]

Detonics Combat Master HT. Oops, 1oz too heavy and $49 too much. Sorry.

 

[2wheels]

You're looking at 3 inch 1911s, there's a few out there.

In that price range I like the Colt Defender/New Agent.

 

[dbp]

Thanks. I see you have the New Agent. What are it's advantages over the Defender?

 

[creeper1956]

Detonics Combat Master HT. Oops, 1oz too heavy and $49 too much. Sorry.

That's where I was going. 1oz. too heavy... Do I detect a note there?

 

[dbp]

Also, only 6+1. --- I will check it out. I'm not really that anal about the specs. I might could even come up with the extra $49.

 

[TennJed]

Taurus PT145

10+1
Weight: 22.2 oz
Barrel Length: 3.25"
Height: 5.125"
Width: 1.25"
Length: 6.125"

it is a SA/DA and a little taller

 

[2wheels]

Thanks. I see you have the New Agent. What are it's advantages over the Defender?

None really, aside from the lack of sights it's just a different version of the same gun. Boils down to personal preference.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Star PD. They're like five bucks.

 

[hentown]

Sounds like a G30, to me!

 

[jimbo555]

Last time I looked a taurus pt145 and a glock 30 are not sao or 1911's!

 

[bannockburn]

Detonics Combat Master HT- $949

4.45" height
1.25" width
6.75" length
30 oz. weight

Colt New Agent- $964

4.25" height
1.25" width
6.75" length
24 oz. weight

Kimber Ultra Carry CDP II- $1249

4.75" height
1.28" width
6.8" length
25 oz. weight

Star PD- Out of production $300+

4.9" height
1.2" width
7.1" length
25 oz. weight

The Detonics and the Star have a 6 round magazine while the Colt and the Kimber have a 7 round magazine.

The Detonics, Colt, and the Kimber have 3" barrels.

The Colt New Agent is also available with night sights (Trijicon or XS), or as the Defender with Novak Low Mount Carry sights.

 

[tarakian]

Para Slim Hawg

.45 ACP
6+1
Weight: 24oz.
Height: 4.75"
Length: 6.75"
MSRP: $949

 

[dbp]

Thanks Bannockburn -- good info.

 

[coop2564]

P938 sig its 1911ish. whoops didnt c the 45.