Posted: 3/30/2012 11:38:32 AM EDT
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I'm in the market for a 1911. Been looking at the Kimber Ultras and Springfield Armory Micro Compacts. I wanted to try one out before buying. Went to the local range and rented a Colt Defender as it was the only 1911 with a 3" barrel that they had. Liked it. Very compact and not too heavy. Felt recoil was less than my G23. The only thing I didn't like were the sights. I could not pick up the front side very well. Definitely want 3 dot night sights on whatever I finally buy.
Two questions. First, I tended to shoot about an inch or so low with this pistol. Not sure if it was a result of the front sight issue or something else. I usually don't have this problem. Has anyone else had this type of problem with the smaller 1911's? Second, How many rounds is the magazine supposed to hold? I was able to load 7 but it looks like it should hold 8. |
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On the defender depending on the mags you have, you can load 6+1 chambered or 7 +1 chambered.Same for other brand officer size 1911's in 45acp.Except for Para's Warthog,it's a double stack.10+1 on it.
I have the Colt New Agent 1911 XS,has the Bigdot tritium front sight,much more visible than the standard Defender front sight. |
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Quoted: I'm in the market for a 1911. Been looking at the Kimber Ultras and Springfield Armory Micro Compacts. I wanted to try one out before buying. Went to the local range and rented a Colt Defender as it was the only 1911 with a 3" barrel that they had. Liked it. Very compact and not too heavy. Felt recoil was less than my G23. The only thing I didn't like were the sights. I could not pick up the front side very well. Definitely want 3 dot night sights on whatever I finally buy. Two questions. First, I tended to shoot about an inch or so low with this pistol. Not sure if it was a result of the front sight issue or something else. I usually don't have this problem. Has anyone else had this type of problem with the smaller 1911's? Second, How many rounds is the magazine supposed to hold? I was able to load 7 but it looks like it should hold 8. In my instance I found the 185gr loadings were more accurate and shot point of aim in the shorter barrel. |
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I have two defenders one in 45 and one in 9mm and they have different sights on them. One has three dots and the other has straight eights, I bought them used but I think that both of them are the factory sights. I don't normally like straight eights but do on that gun. I love my defender 9mm and once I ring it out a bit more it will be my primary carry gun.
I also have a Warthog and despite it being a Para I like it but I don't carry it because it is awkward with the weight of 10+1 rounds of 45 in a small package. |
