Please reccomend a CCW 1911........... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

lora84 · 02-10-2007, 01:22 PM

I know NOTHING about 1911 pistols other than the pure beauty of them. I have decided to purchase one but need much direction from you guys. The only thing that is important to me is that be easy to conceal and comfortable to carry. I will not own a gun that is difficult to conceal. Price doesn't matter so go ahead and sound off. Thanks!

So Flo · 02-10-2007, 01:33 PM

I carry a Para Ordnance C 7-45 with the LDA (Light double action) trigger.
The trigger is like a hot knife through warm butter...smoothest thing you'll ever stroke.(as far as a trigger goes, anyway!)

It is a little pricey in the low to mid $700's, but well worth it. Many 1911's are a bit heavy, but they are slim and carry so well, that the weight does not seem to show up that much.

I have been eyeing the new Springfield EMP in 9mm as well, that is one sweet little gun. I have heard nothing but good things about it.

Frostyeyes · 02-10-2007, 01:38 PM

Look at Commander and Officers styles in any maker you choose. Commander is approx 4 to 4 1/4 length barrel with fukk size grip and officers is same length with a little shorter grip which is the hard part to conceal. Might consider a Lightweight Commander, not as fun to shoot but a joy to carry.

Miguel · 02-10-2007, 01:40 PM

the SA EMP looks nice and carriable.

lora84 · 02-10-2007, 01:40 PM

It is a little pricey in the low to mid $700's, but well worth it.

WOW! I thought I would be looking at alot more $$$ than that! I will go check out the Para website and get the specs.

Kimbers look awfully nice but I have read some negative things about them. I know any weapon can and will malfunction but it seems excessive with the Kimbers.

lora84 · 02-10-2007, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miguel

the SA EMP looks nice and carriable.

Is it a 9mm or .45ACP?

faawrenchbndr · 02-10-2007, 01:45 PM

Colt XSE Lightweight Commander

mbj0186 · 02-10-2007, 01:49 PM

my recommendations:

SA EMP & Para Slim Hawg

lora84 · 02-10-2007, 01:50 PM

faawrenchdndr, VERY NICE!!!!!!! What is the barrell length on that beauty? I am guessing 4"?

bigun · 02-10-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

Colt XSE Lightweight Commander

I agree I would not trust a 1911 with a barrel shorter than 4" and I also would avoid Para Ord like the plague, they have major quality issues.I do however feel that a CCW is about the perfect size for a concealable 1911.

02-10-2007, 01:22 PM	#1
lora84 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,328	Please reccomend a CCW 1911........... I know NOTHING about 1911 pistols other than the pure beauty of them. I have decided to purchase one but need much direction from you guys. The only thing that is important to me is that be easy to conceal and comfortable to carry. I will not own a gun that is difficult to conceal. Price doesn't matter so go ahead and sound off. Thanks!

02-10-2007, 01:33 PM	#2
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 12,321	I carry a Para Ordnance C 7-45 with the LDA (Light double action) trigger. The trigger is like a hot knife through warm butter...smoothest thing you'll ever stroke.(as far as a trigger goes, anyway!) It is a little pricey in the low to mid $700's, but well worth it. Many 1911's are a bit heavy, but they are slim and carry so well, that the weight does not seem to show up that much. I have been eyeing the new Springfield EMP in 9mm as well, that is one sweet little gun. I have heard nothing but good things about it. __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

02-10-2007, 01:38 PM	#3
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 910	Look at Commander and Officers styles in any maker you choose. Commander is approx 4 to 4 1/4 length barrel with fukk size grip and officers is same length with a little shorter grip which is the hard part to conceal. Might consider a Lightweight Commander, not as fun to shoot but a joy to carry. __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

02-10-2007, 01:40 PM	#4
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	the SA EMP looks nice and carriable. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

02-10-2007, 01:49 PM	#8
mbj0186 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 110	my recommendations: SA EMP & Para Slim Hawg __________________ Springfield EMP XD 40 SC Para Slim Hawg Rossi .38 sp AK-47 Bulgarian/Armory USA AK-47 Hungarian AMD 63 Chuck Norris has to carry a concealed weapons permit in all 50 states in order to legally wear his pants

02-10-2007, 01:45 PM	#7
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 594	Colt XSE Lightweight Commander

02-10-2007, 01:50 PM	#9
lora84 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,328	faawrenchdndr, VERY NICE!!!!!!! What is the barrell length on that beauty? I am guessing 4"?

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