If you can't find one around you Dawson Precision stocks allot of them. They have come out with a Spartan 3.25 $ 699. Has a RIA frame. Check here.

http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Categ...NUFACTURER:STI

I'd have to go with the Springer micro compact... because that's what I have. Heard good things about several others, but you have also asked for a 3", not a 3.25 or 3.5"... Mine has been flawless. I carry commercial loads. I shoot Montana Gold JHP over a 4.5 grain Bullseye charge, or sometimes a 5.7 grain Hodgdon Universal Clay charge. The lighter recoil is welcomed when I'm teaching the 45.
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Thanks everyone! We appreciate all of your help and advice! We just placed the STI Off Duty on order this morning with Thunder Mountain Customs (http://shop.1911parts.com/). They seemed to be the only one around who had one in stock and Mike gave us a great price and service too. I'll post up some pics once we get it.:D

I have several 3" 1911s and they haven't been 100% ...

Good choice, Jason. Mine runs like a top. Enjoy it.

(And now I hear the DW ECO will not be available until April. Ugh! Makes my Off-Duty my one and only officer-size for now.)

I can't wait for the ECO to come out to see what it is like. I may just break down and buy my Wilson Combat if they take too long though!:D