[ARCHIVED THREAD] - CCW 1911

Posted: 5/3/2006 8:49:59 PM EDT

alright i am looking at gettin my self a 1911 for a ccw/home protection my price range is $750, since it is going to be for protection i need reliablity! and i would perfer somthing in black Thanks!

Posted: 5/3/2006 8:52:37 PM EDT

[#1]

Smith & Wesson 1911PD.

Posted: 5/3/2006 8:53:37 PM EDT

[#2]

full size or commander?

my 2 1911s that would fit your criteria and would recommend--almost 1000 rnds btw the 2 (by me, i'm the 2nd owner of both), no problems whatsoever

highly recommend both, for the edge, i'd opt for the SW

Posted: 5/3/2006 9:20:04 PM EDT

[#3]

For carry, I would go with a Kimber or a Springfield. Not familiar with the Smith.

For home defense, I would go with an Remington 870 Police Magnum loaded with #2 or #4 2 3/4" shells or #6 3" magnums. I know that's not what you asked but if you want reliability, that's your gun.

Posted: 5/3/2006 9:31:22 PM EDT

[#4]

Full-size or dedicated CCW?

If you are looking for a dedicated CCW, keep the barrel at 4" or longer or you risk reliability problems. The 1911 was not designed to be chopped down that far.

Posted: 5/3/2006 11:06:46 PM EDT

[#5]

Any of the Kimber Pro series pistols. Alloy frames make them a joy to carry. My Pro Carry II is very accurate and after 1600 rnds down range NO problems (internal extractor) other than mags. Switched to Wilson 47D's and no more mag problems!!

Posted: 5/3/2006 11:08:13 PM EDT

[#6]

colt combat commander for CCW (dehorned of course)

Posted: 5/4/2006 12:00:29 AM EDT

[#7]

Kimber Pro Carry with an internal extractor. Could probably get one new for $650 if you looked hard.

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