Compact. Lightweight. Reliable.
respond to what? did you ask a question? is this a vanity? am I talking to myself? One wonders...
Obviously it all depends on price, but assuming that we are talking about something within the range of normal, I would say look at the Kimber’s. I have a Kimber Custom Target that is just fantastic. They also have a number of non-full sized 1911’s that a number of people I know have, and all are great.
Yep Kimber 45 pro-carry love it its the best shooting gun I’ve ever shot.
From your other posts I seem to gather that you are a bit shy of a Glock. I have never had the problems you describe and I am Right hand-Left eye shooter as well. Have you tried a Glock in .45?
The military 1911 have been known to shoot 250,000 rounds without a problem. That is hard to beat.
Why don’t you go to a gun thread for this assistance? Are you quizzing us to see how many of us know anything about guns?
The semi-auto's are sexy but when your life is on the line, you can't risk having one of their protruding angles snag your clothing...even for a fraction of a second. Secondly, a semi-auto has a lot more moving parts than a revolver, unless you will be taking your carry piece to the range every week, you have to remember to let the magazine springs "relax" or, deal with the prospect of a malfunction at the worst possible moment.
When you need a concealed handgun to function at any time you need it, strongly consider an enclosed hammer revolver.
Glock 29. You can just pretend it’s a .45 and still kick a 1911’s ass.
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Sorry but you asked an ignorant question but want expert answers. You need to assess what it will be used for, how it will be carried, number of rounds, size vs hands size, grip, sights... It’s NOT just about what is the best gun. Go to a range, learn to shoot, try many different styles, pick one, problem solved...
The recommendations for Glock and Kimber are great places to look. My son, who was in Marine Presidential Security forces, chose a Glock 36. He thinks that passions run higher for and against on Glocks than a lot of other pistols. Springfield Armory has an XD model that has had good reviews. Generally you want a single stack magazine. Unless your hands are large, you don’t get a proper grip. As one responder mentioned, extended magazines are a problem also. His recommendation of checking out S&W revolvers is good also.
When I got my permit the instructor said to fire 3,000 rounds before you are really competent. I would append that by saying you need two or three times as many dry fires as you practice at the range.
The ultimate 1911 for concealed carry is the Springfield Armory Ultra-Compact V-10. There is no substitute for this firearm since no other company offers a ported barrel at this price.
The ultimate 1911 in a full sized government model is the one I just finished shooting this morning. It’s a Taurus stainless 1911. It has every feature anyone can desire for around 600 dollars. The only downside is the cheap plastic grips which was probably intentional. I already put in my order for a new set from here:
http://davidsonknives.com/grips/grips.htm
Jeez, not this **** again!
The ultimate 1911 would be a complete, from the ground up, custom build. If you want the absolute best I suggest you contact one of the absolute best 1911 smiths. A few that come to mind are Ted Yost of Heirloom Precision, Stan Chen of Legacy Custom, CT Brian, Ned Christiansen, John Harrison, and Chuck Rogers.
Go over the the Louder Than Words forums to see examples of their work.
http://www.louderthanwords.us/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
Isn’t this the 3rd time you’ve posted this?
If you don’t want or cant afford a full custom gun I would suggest going with a semi-custom from Les Baer, Ed Brown, Nighthawk Custom, or Wilson Combat.
These are all 70 series guns and don’t have any unnecessary safety devices (anti-litigation devices) that modern Colt 80 series and Kimber series II have that screw up the trigger pull.
Additionally, unlike some Colts and Kimbers, all of these guns will run right out of the box. Not that Colt and Kimber don’ run, but it’s certainly more hit or miss.
They cost a little more than a new Colt, Kimber, or SA but they are worth it. You get what you pay for.
It's the best 1911 I've ever fired...including the expensive ones!
Compact. Lightweight. Reliable.
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