Best 1911 .45 concealed carry gun??

[ripnbst]

Some version of the Colt CCO--4.25" slide on an Officer's model frame. More shootable than the 3" guns with a similar sized grip frame.

This. Only it doesnt have to be Colt. Any quality CCO 1911. My next 1911 will be a S&W 1911 of some sort.

 

[MasterMacBayter]

IF you're not going to get a 4" 1911 of some sort, get an EMP.....best factory micro 1911 out there.

Correct, looking for a smaller/compact 1911 but in .45

Anyone had or tried the sig sauer ultra compact?

 

[dieseltech09]

does anyone make a Micro 1911 that will run? Seems like most of them are trouble waiting to happen. My commander is so easy to conceal I dont see the point for a micro

 

[WTJ]

does anyone make a Micro 1911 that will run? Seems like most of them are trouble waiting to happen. My commander is so easy to conceal I dont see the point for a micro

I have seen a few, but they all took some tuning to get there. I went with a Colt XSE LW Commander myself.

 

[Glocktogo]

This:

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-guardian/

 

[eellis]

Springfield lightweight champion operator. A 4" little bad boy!

 

[JD8]

Correct, looking for a smaller/compact 1911 but in .45

Anyone had or tried the sig sauer ultra compact?

Here's the problem, micro 1911s in .45 have a higher tendency for timing issues. 4" or larger and that timing window is more forgiving. The EMP chambered in .40 handled and shot better than any micro .45 1911 I've put my hands on outside of a custom.

However, I will say a number of people out there just won't listen and if that's the case, spend the money and get a higher grade 1911 OR have a competent pistolsmith check it out before carry.

 

[Dr_Mitch]

The EMP is a great and reliable gun. I used mine in an action shooting match one time, and it was great fun and a flawless performance. The gun, not me.

 

[Boehlertaught]

I've got a,Defender and the New Agent. Both are good pistols, I trust the and carry them. I dont have an emp but I believe them to be exceptional small pistols. I agree that a full size 1911 is easy to carry and shoot but for me the 4.25" Commander size pistol handles better and shoots just as well as the 5" full size.

 

[MasterMacBayter]

Here's the problem, micro 1911s in .45 have a higher tendency for timing issues. 4" or larger and that timing window is more forgiving. The EMP chambered in .40 handled and shot better than any micro .45 1911 I've put my hands on outside of a custom.

However, I will say a number of people out there just won't listen and if that's the case, spend the money and get a higher grade 1911 OR have a competent pistolsmith check it out before carry.

What is you deff of higher grade 1911, I was really leaning toward a colt new agent.