fattsgalore
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I've seen the Springfield GI ultracompact and the Charles Daly M5 ultra x. Whats up with these midget guns or any ultra compact 1911 for that matter? Other mini guns need not apply.
Whats a good ultra compact 1911??
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My first choice would be an EMP, then possibly the micro mil-spec, or a RIA compact.
However, I've been looking at a Kimber RCP and UCP II, as well as the Aegis, and I can't make up my mind.
But the first step is to see if I can conceal a FS 1911, and then the issue will become moot.
However, I've been looking at a Kimber RCP and UCP II, as well as the Aegis, and I can't make up my mind.
But the first step is to see if I can conceal a FS 1911, and then the issue will become moot.
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The RCP is a twelve hundred dollar gun with no sights.
I think I'll pass. ( i really like them but i wouldn't pay $500 let alone a grand)
Isn't the EMP 9mm? If so
RIA. I did like a hi-cap 1911 of theres i saw for about a bit over 360.(I've only seen them in the stores once) I don't know if I'd trust any of those foreign company's with a non-helpful importer not a true brand specific american offices. Alla Bersa; Eaa and a bunch others.
I think I'll pass. ( i really like them but i wouldn't pay $500 let alone a grand)
Isn't the EMP 9mm? If so
RIA. I did like a hi-cap 1911 of theres i saw for about a bit over 360.(I've only seen them in the stores once) I don't know if I'd trust any of those foreign company's with a non-helpful importer not a true brand specific american offices. Alla Bersa; Eaa and a bunch others.
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My go to gun is the Kimber Ultra CDP 3" .45. Although I had some feeding problems until Kimber worked on it, it has been 100% dependable ever since. It's very light and is well balanced, so it just feels good in your hand. The recoil is very manageable and the night sites are great for low light shooting. If I had it to do again, I think I would buy used and let someone else pay to break it in. Good luck. Mike Z
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I likes so far. No one with experience with the M5 ultra X?
I have a Daly ESC 3.5" and have had zero problems. Paid $330 out the door for a very lightly used (LNIB) model. Recoil is very controlable, although it does create a nice size fireball in low light conditions. It's smaller than my LW Champion but about the same weight. I assume the M5 with the more squared grip and extra rounds would handle recoil ever better. I know my full size Hi-Cap 1911 is a dream to shoot because of the larger grip area.
I own a Springfield GI .45 Micro Compact. Out of the box it fired left and low, with zero malfunctions as far as FTGB (Failure To Go Bang). Returned it to the manuf, shipping and new sights at their cost. 12 days later got it back: point of aim=point of impact, no malfunctions yet, 200rds so far.
Buying a subcompact XD this week. Stand by for range report.
Buying a subcompact XD this week. Stand by for range report.
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my vote is for the Kimber Ultra CDP
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You guys got big budgets for such small guns. Kimber is out of my leauge with a standard $800 sticker price for almost all their guns it's a bit much. I don't doubt ya'll paid less, but I live in central Florida and Gun prices are as close to MSRP as they can get. Also they'll laugh if I try to bargin for a Kimber. Laugh and ask me to leave.
Para I've heard to many horror storys and have personally had a nine and .45 Para jam on me. Their longevity is to be questioned. And agian price isn't normally cheap.
Springfield seems like the bench mark for 1911's just wish I could find an ultra compact.
Para I've heard to many horror storys and have personally had a nine and .45 Para jam on me. Their longevity is to be questioned. And agian price isn't normally cheap.
Springfield seems like the bench mark for 1911's just wish I could find an ultra compact.
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I always look at it this way. My life is worth way more than what I spend annually on a gun. (New gun, ammo, range time, training, and all the misc) Its more an investment than anything else.
While I have a modest budget, I just save until I have enough for whatever I'm purchasing. $20 or $50 tucked away every week gets you there fast enough.
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I agree about the saving. It took a while to save up for a Glock. It took months of saving to get it. And at $550.46 OTD it was a big investment.
As for the how much is your life worth. Put it to you like this I don't have insurance so I've almost never seen the inside of a doctors or dentist office.
I'm not the only person that cant afford health care so think about that when people say how much is your life worth.
As for the how much is your life worth. Put it to you like this I don't have insurance so I've almost never seen the inside of a doctors or dentist office.
I'm not the only person that cant afford health care so think about that when people say how much is your life worth.
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Ultra Carry II. I shoot it as well as my other full size 1911's. Plus, not every Kimber will break the bank. I picked it up barely used on GB for $580.
Ultra Carry II. I shoot it as well as my other full size 1911's. Plus, not every Kimber will break the bank. I picked it up barely used on GB for $580.
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A big budget is pretty much a necessity these days when going shopping for a new 1911 (if you go beyond a mil-spec), though, especially the smaller ones. A micro 1911 ain't gonna be cheap, 'least not from Kimber or Springfield. The least expensive one I've seen was a Kimber Ultra Carry II for about $650, and that might be low-balling it. I priced one of the Springer Micro Compacts (from what I remember it was the one with the parked frame & stainless slide?) and it was $745 or so...and that one was basically dealer cost. If I remember right it had ambi safety & night sights, though.
Just my observations from gun shopping, YMMV...
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That's joke, right?
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Kimber CDP II
Mandirigma
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Believe it or not, I'm right there with you. I don't work in an industry where insurance is part of the deal, you want it you've got to get your own.
But it still doesn't have to deal with my meaning of how much your life is worth. I'm not talking about a monetary amount. You can't put a price tag on seeing/spending time with family and close friends.
There are those who don't value your life, who will end it for what you have on you. Your wallet, your car, your ipod, shoes etc etc etc. This is here in the states. Back where my mom's family grew up, life is valued even less. Imagine victimizing someone over losing a bet for the cost of a meal.
For me, its not a gun or a weapon, its a tool. I've learned the value in buying quality tools. (Note I said quality, not expensive) One of the things my grandfather taught me back when I was living in the phillippines. Take care of your tools, they will take care of you.
I put a lot of value in my tools. I know that they will be there for good times and bad.
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