Posted: 2/28/2005 4:28:53 AM EDT
 KZ-45 Compact  Custom Loaded Micro-Compact 1911-A1  Kimber Ultra carry II I want a compact 1911. I have found these 3, any others i should look at? |
| I regularly carry a Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry - if you get one, do yourself a favor and get the factory night sights they make a big difference in low light. My Kimber has been dead nuts reliable from day one with anything I fed it from 200 gr. lead semi-waddcutter target loads to 230 gr. Hydroshocks and Golden Sabers. I don't shoot the lighter weight +P ammo in it because I don't want to risk damaging the alloy frame with super hot loads. The gun is so light and handy you hardly even know it's there - makes carrying concealed a joy. My previous attempt at a 3 inch barrel .45 acp was the Colt Officers ACP - it is much more finicky about feeding than the Kimber - basically could only trust it 100% with hardball and it feels like it weighs twice as much. Hope this helps. |
I could carry the 4" too, but it has to be lightweight. (under 30 oz if at all possible) NEW '05 GI .45 4", Lightweight Champion PW9143L Caliber: .45 ACP Capacity: 7+1 Barrel: 4", 1:16 LH Sights: Old GI Style Sight Radius: 5.50" Size: 28 ozs., 7.5" overall length Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs. Magazines: 1 MSRP: $502.00 |
Kimber Compact CDP II {Commander Slide w/ Officer's Frame}  Extended Wilson 8rd mag. I usually carry it as a backup mag w/ a Wilson 7rd mag in the gun. The knife is a Benchmade Mel Pardue 530 with a 3.25" blade for scale it is 4.17" closed. |
Shivan, can you tell me what the weight of the gun is? The Kimber website won't tell the specs. Also, may I ask what you paid for it? (approx). I am looking to get rid of my Kahr PM9 for a 45, or a more reliable 9mm (maybe Sig P229?) |
I don't have a functional scale anymore.  I traded for it.....I believe the value was $850ish with a couple mags. I got it almost like new.I have thought about getting one of the Ultra Carry's but can't bring myself to do it. I will likely carry a .45 forever, in some configuration. 
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From an expansion point of view? Or from a penetration point of view? I thought it was only from an expansion point of view........  I'll still take a .45" hole vs. a .35 or .40 hole..... |
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i would personally take either the Kimber or Springfield. Ive owned both Kimbers and SA, but only 5". 5" is fine for me, for regular hip carry (i even carry the Kimber TenII hi-cap IWB), but i have had an interest as of late for replacing my j-frame with a mini-1911. |
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I've been carrying a Kimber Ultra Carry for about 3 years now and have probably 3,500 rounds thru it. I find it to be relatively easy to shoot. If I do my part, I rarely miss. I do find I have to pay closer attention to sight alignment, and that does slow things down slightly. That said, if I had it to do over, I might go with something with a 4" barrell. Barrell length is easy to conceal compared to grip length, so the ectra inch wouldn't matter at all for concealability. On the down side, mine is slowly disintegrating. See my post in this forum on the subject. My experience seems to be unusual, but it certainly is frustrating. In Kimber's defense, they have been very prompt in taking care of the problems. |