Posted: 9/25/2005 7:15:33 PM EDT
| I'm looking for a 4" .45 cal for CCW. I have large hands, and would like to get a single stack full sized handle. I have played around with a Kimber pro Carry, which I like, but would appreciate other suggestions. Thanks |
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My carry piece is a Kimber Eclipse Pro-II. It's been 100% for me and I preferred the stainless steel, especially the frame. Some people have had issues with the series II Kimbers, especially the external extractor. Mine's been 100% like I said, but I could be atypical. |
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I've got a Les Baer Stinger. (officer frame with commander--4"--slide) IMHO, it's the perfect concealable weapon.....but not inexpensive, and you mentioned you have large meathooks so the officer frame probably isn't what you're looking for. Colt, SA, S&W and Kimber (as well as Wilson, Brown, Rock River and Baer) all make 4-4 1/4" models that will likely fit your requirements. I doubt you'll have any problems with any of the above, but from my limited experience, SA has the best customer service if something does go wrong. (not to mention, the lowest base price of the bunch) |
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Just bought a Dan Wesson commander and I've been impressed so far. Unfortunately I didn't look at the S&W Scandiums beforehand. I think the S&W would be about the best out of the box commader to get right now. There are a few things I would want changed, but not much. Smith does a carry bevel, decent sights, beavertail, etc. I'm not sure about the MIM aspect, but it seems most of the other players are doing it too. The only thing I would change initially would be to ditch the full length guide rod. |
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Hell, I'll sell you my lightweight SA Champion if you want it. It's been a hell of a carry gun, but I've gone smaller for carry at work (SA Micro) and bigger when I'm not at work (SA Gov't). The Champion LW is probably the best compromise of size, weight, controlability and comfort. |