First 1911... or stick with XD9 for CCW?

[rogerjames]

I have been carrying concealed for a couple years now. My primary CCW is my XD9. I find that it is ergonimically comfortable, shoots accurate, and I trust it 100% with my life. My only complaint is that it is bulky and not always convenient to carry IWB, so I often find myself using a concealed shoulder bag or switching to my S&W 442, or Taurus 738 TCP .380.

The 1911 platform is now appealing to me because I am now confident in my gun handling skills to carry cocked and locked, the narrower frame would allow for increased opportunity to carry IWB, and the .45 caliber is the most reliable stopper. Since I find barrel length to be the least obstacle to concealment, I do not want to go shorter than 4".

All of that said, the Kimber CDPII has me enamored because it is such a beautiful weapon and fits my size/weight desires.

My concerns revolve around the frequent reliability issues with this platform. I have never heard an XD owner complain that their feed ramp needed to be polished for reliable feeding, or adjustments needed to be made for reliable extraction.

Why should a $1000 weapon need aftermarket tuning to be as reliable as a $500 weapon? Is this a reality or just the experiences of a few?

The ergonomics of the 1911 have me eager to be a convert, and I am willing to pay the $$$, but not at the cost of reliability.

Suggestions?

 

[theken206]

spend a bit more and get into the production custom market? Les Baer {LOVE my P2 to death lol, sitting on the coffee table in my holster as I type} Ed Brown ect ect??

 

[MICHAEL T]

Majority of 1911 made to day are fine right out of the box. Its the I got to tinker that causes most of the problems . Leave it as made and It shouldn't be a problem I haven't changed a thing on my Colts except grips no trouble. On my Dan Wesson as delivered. No problem. My American Classic yep again no trouble .

 

[Harold Mayo]

You'll be way cooler if you carry a 1911.

 

[possum]

you have been carrying the xd for years, and you trust it with your life. that is the answer right there. if i were you i wouldn't change what you carry. maybe dress around the gun. i ccw my xd service model pretty much exclusivly and it is iwb, unless in cold winter time. get a good holster and a good belt, and you should be good to go. sometimes it is a good idea to carry just the 442, ie running to the store etc. but if i am dressed in any manner that will support the xd, i carry it. that is what i am comfortable and confident with. i have over 17,000rds through it, and have no complaints. it would be crazy for me to change platforms. going to a glock or other striker fired would be that bad (ie the reason my other carry gun is a glock 23) but to go to a single action 1911, with a external safety that makes little sense to me.