Looking for a 3" 1911 Carry...

CHF_Pontiac T/A · #1 12-19-2011, 10:06 AM

Hi Guys,

Well I am in the market for a new or used 3" 1911 carry for my fiance' and I am looking for some suggestions. Figured I would ask the experts before listening to the opinions of others. I'd like to keep this one under $1,200 if possible.

Thanks in advance

Dreghorn · #2 12-19-2011, 10:21 AM

I can't speak for any of the other makes and models out there, but I recently purchased a Sig Sauer Ultra Compact, 3.3" bbl, .45, two tone, alloy frame, and I have not had a single problem with it. It's had maybe 4 to 500 rounds through it so far, fmj and hollowpoint, WWB to Georgia arms reloads. Sweet little pistol. I think I payed just under 1000.00.

I also have a Springfield EMP in 9mm and it has functioned flawlessly for the 6-800 rounds through it.

herefordman1 · #3 12-19-2011, 10:27 AM

My better half likes the UC II.

Jim

CHF_Pontiac T/A · #4 12-19-2011, 10:34 AM

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. I also forgot to mention that this will have ALOT of rounds put through it if that matters at all. We shoot pretty regularly and all the guns get pulled out and passed around at family functions

Horse'nround · #5 12-19-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CHF_Pontiac T/A

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. I also forgot to mention that this will have ALOT of rounds put through it if that matters at all. We shoot pretty regularly and all the guns get pulled out and passed around at family functions

As they should be!
If you're sticking with 45cal. you might take a look at a Colt New Agent or Defender, the few chances I've to play with them they seem like a nice little gun.

Mike45 · #6 12-19-2011, 12:19 PM

I was thinking of upgrading my wife from a Sig P238 to a Colt Defender in 9mm.

We went to the local gun store, she liked the size but was unable to rack the slide.

You may want to figure this in to your calculations.

Mike

Dreghorn · #7 12-19-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CHF_Pontiac T/A

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. I also forgot to mention that this will have ALOT of rounds put through it if that matters at all. We shoot pretty regularly and all the guns get pulled out and passed around at family functions

I don't get much time to play

, so it takes me a while to get ALOT of rounds through any of them. Best I seem to be able to do lately is once a month to the range.

Daedalus · #8 12-19-2011, 12:34 PM

STI has a couple that just squeak into your price range and are USA made. I am very happy with my Off-Duty model.