Posted: 7/7/2010 11:23:28 AM EDT
| Looking for a lightweight 1911 carry gun 4" or less.Have a 1991Compact but its extremely heavy for all day carry.What do you suggest? |
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Colt does not make a 4" 1911. Their carry guns are 4.25", 3.5", and 3" models. Their compact frame 4.25" and their 3.5" models are no longer produced. Thus, if you are going with a Colt, you are stuck between the CCW extremes of 4.25" full frame Commander and 3" Defender/New Agent. I went with a 4" semi-custom myself and find this to be the ultimate carry package. When I don't carry this, I will carry a 4.25" Commander, which carries more comfortably than a 5" Government.
I would not carry a 3" Colt as a primary. I played with the 3.5" platform and found the concealment/carry advantages were not significant, but the compromize to fast followup shots from the stout recoil and fast action was significant. If I had to pick between current Colts for carry, I would pick a Lightweight Commander. If that won't work for you then I would consider the 3" Colt in 9mm. I much prefer carrying .45 but I would rather be able to place more quickly. If you want Colt's best CCW, you should look for a used (but pricey) 4.25" CCO. |
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what kind of belt are you using?
I only ask because I routinely carry a full size 1911 for 18 hours at a time without issue. I honestly have a harder time carrying the G30 because the muzzle digs into my flabby ass. seriously––-a good belt/holster combo makes carrying a 1911 as comfortable as it is comforting. |