what's the best carrying pistol you recommend

[sig1911]

maybe I am too picky and idealist on selecting my third carrying handgun,but I do have my requirements:
1.No MIM at(even colt and STI/SVI has only 2 MIM parts,WilsonCombat has some MIM parts on some non-critical portion).I need maximized reliability.
2.All Stainless,carrying gun could be in very severe condition,must be corrosion-free or less change to rust.
3.light and small,fully dehorned,easy to carry daily.
4.Night Sights,both of front sight and rear sight.
5.45ACP
6.no production or factory pistol,high-end custom 1911's only.
for the time being,please don't consider pricing,budget is not problem:dope: .
right now I only know 2 choices that meet my requirements:
1.LesBaer Concept VIII
2.Ed Brown Executive Carry
3.Ed Brown Kobra Carry

 

[TOADMAN]

For me, the Glock 26 works best for belt holster CC and the S&W 642 is best for pocket cc.

 

[10-Ring]

The Kobra Carry is the way to go...once you try that bobbed grip you'll be sold. Plus you have compact overall size, fullsize mags and great looks.

 

[farscott]

A few thoughts:

1) You mention that you do not want a production pistol, but your list only has production guns on it. Why not have a good smith build you a gun the EXACT way you want it built?

2) Stainless is not that good of a choice for corrosion resistance as the stainless alloys used in guns do not have a very high percentage of chromium, so a finish is in order. I suggest either hard chrome if you want a silver finish or EGW's E-Treat if you want a black finish. Both finishes will work well. E-Treat, in my experience, is the current champion.

3) You might want to consider building a gun with a Commander slide on an Officer's ACP frame or a Government Model slide on an Officer's ACP frame. My personal preference is for a bobtailed five-inch gun as the extra weight is minimal over the Commander-sized guns and the gun is more reliable.

Here is my answer:

 

[Black_Talon]

I voted for "none of the above".

I'd suggest a Les Baer Stinger.

His take on a Colt CCO. 4.25" (Commander length) slide on an Officers Model Frame. Best carrygun made, IMO.

Here's mine, in hard chrome, but you can get them in stainless too:

 

[Chuck R.]

Ahhhhhhhhhh, great minds MUST think alike!

Les Baer "Stinger" S & A Mag-well, Carbon Creations' grips.



Chuck

 

[10-Ring]

This is why I know about the bobtail...it's not the Kobra Carry, but she's still a sweet piece

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[tegemu]

For me it's a Smith & Wesson Scandium Commander that I had Bobtailed. Following right behind the S&W is my pocket gun, a Kimber Ultra Carry II. Both .45 ACP.