Keep saving...and they are damned well worth the price.
I broke down and bought a CDP II Ultra with the 3" barrel. The small size and melted edges, make it perfect to slip into a pair of jeans or light jacket pocket..
I've never owned a semi-auto .45 that shot more reliably or capable of such small groups - RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.
Even with the short barrel, it handles very smoothly and is not a "barker"..
Remember, some folks would complain if you hung them with a new rope...
Semper Fi
I had a P14 45 with an alloy frame that was a sweet shooter but way too large for CCW.
I currently have a 1991 Compact that, being the engineer-tinker-geek that I am I've tried all sorts of replacement parts, each of which needed custom fitting. The thing shot great out of the box, except for the "bite" the short beaver tail gave me. It still shoots great...BUT...the work I have done on it leaves me wondering of it's reliability a SHTF situation. It did fail to lock up once but I believe that was due to a limp wristed shooter...
The one and only pistol I have that has had zero-zip-nada problems is a G21, but being the brick that it is I find myself not carrying it as much as I should. I've heard reports of the dreaded Glock KB but have never once worried with this weapon.
I'm still planning on the CDP II when the penny jar is full. Thanks for the info.
Jim