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by LTUME1978
Fri Jun 20, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Pick a 1911: Full size vs. Commander Length
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Re: Pick a 1911: Full size vs. Commander Length

Have you ever thought about something like a M&P 45 compact? It has a 4 inch barrel (with none of the issues of a 4 inch barreled 1911 - more on that later) and a short grip for easy concealment. The standard mag holds 8 + 1 in the tube and you can use a full size mag with the grip extender for the back up (holds 10 rounds). They are very comfortable for all day carry.

I started shooting M&Ps at the recommendation of Charles and others at PSC about the time that Mr. Obama got elected for the first time. I had been away from pistol shooting for 25 years and my prior experience had been with 1911s but went with their recommendation for the M&P. I now have several very nice full size 1911s but my M&Ps are my "go to" pistols. I have burned through almost 24 pounds of titegroup (45 and 9) with several different M&Ps (don't know round count but it is a bunch). There are utterly reliable and very accurate for what they are (they are not bullseye pistols). The only stage I have ever won at PSC IDPA match was set up with 3 targets at 35 yards. I had 5 in the zero down and the 6th shot was just outside the circle (that was with a full size M&P 45). Not bad accuracy for a self defense pistol.

If you want a 1911, stay with the commander length (4 1/4 inch). I had a Kimber 4" Super Carry Pro for a very short time. Significant issues with failure to feed and failure to eject. Kimber finally bought it back from me. I may have gotten a lemon but I have heard of others that had similar issues with the 4 inch barrel 1911. I was told that I could take it to a smith here in Houston that could probably fix it for $4-5 hundred but I had no desire to throw more money at the thing.

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