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Okay, here's a QUESTION for those assembled:

I have a ParaOrdnance P10 in .45 ACP. It's the aluminum frame with MMC tritium night sights. It's a good gun, but it feels too "blocky" in my somewhat smallish hands, like a 2x4. I have some cash (about $500) and I have decided to trade it in (plus the cash) next week at the gun show and try and pick up a new carry piece. I already have a Colt Government model and a Combat Commander both in 45ACP. They're too big and too heavy. I have come to decide that I need a "micro" .45. I have four main choices unless you guys can suggest an alternative. There is:

Colt Defender; Springfield Armory "Micro"; ParaOrdnance C6, called the Para-Carry; and the Kimber Ultra Compact II. I'm afraid I have real problems with the C6 or anything from ParaOrdnance. I have fired a P12 and have recently experienced "failures to feed" with my own P10. The P12 I shot had the same problems. Now, I think my mag springs are bad and I put Wolff +10% springs in my mags, but the P12 had exactly the same problem with brand new mags. This begins, in my mind, to look like a problem of product reliability. This past weekend, I shot my neighbors Springfield Armory V10 (with the built in compensator?) and although it had little felt recoil, the redirected muzzle blast was unbeliveable. I'd really hesitate to shoot from a position of retention or from the hip, those hot gases would like...blow my face off. Well, it could blind me I'm sure. And man, it IS LOUD!

I do like the Kimber and I do like the Colt Defender. The other Springfield Armory I'm sure is a fine gun too. any other suggestions? It HAS to be a 1911 style gun. I just sold a Glock M30 and that was a GREAT gun but it felt "blocky" in my hands too. I don't think I'm looking for a capacity of over seven or eight rounds here. If I want a High Cap, I'll go Gov't or Commander size, not compact. any ideas?

SIG has just introduced their new Granite Series 1911 Clone.......looks really nice and it's a SIG. I'm personally on the outs with SIG over some warranty "PARTS" I'm still waiting on them to mail me after 2 friggin months but the GSR 1911A1 looks really nice.

Have you considered keeping the P10 and having a meltdown job done on it with ultra thin grips from Jerry Barnhardt ? I did such and my P14 feels like a Browning Highpower in size of the grip .

Alledgedly Charter Arms is getting ready to release a "bulldog" in 45 ACP that uses full moon clips. It has a bobbed hammer and I think it either is or has an option for magnaporting. That is my next toy on a long gimmie I want lets get another gun whish list !

Stay Safe !

What is it about aluminum frames? Thankfully, I don't mind my V-10 so the ports don't bother me and I have the satisfaction of having an all stainless firearm, frame and all. There is one thing. I had to get rid of the cheap rubber grips. The stainless was rusting because the rubber was collecting the salt from my perspiration. If you buy anything, get rid of any grips that have checkering. It saws into your side after awhile under a t-shirt.

When you're carrying a lot, the first thing you find out is the barrel isn't the thing that's sticking out. It's the end of the frame near the mainspring housing. Having a short barrel doesn't help matters.

Having a V-10 also stops me from having three dot trijicons. The flames from the ports killed the dot on the front sight.