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Received CHL in mail yesterday 53 days after putting application packet and money order in the mail to DPS in Austin. I took the class with three other people I knew, and I am the first to receive the card despite being the last to mail forms and payment.

Now, if I can just figure out what the heck to buy for carry. I used a range gun (Glock 19) to qualify the day of class and did great despite never having fired a Glock of any type. I liked the way it felt and shot, but I'd like something with a little more character, although I am going to get a Glock for sure.

How do y'all feel about the lightweight 1911s? Kimber Ultra CDP II is nice but definitely butt-ugly because of the two-tone finish....I like the Springfield Lightweight Champion and Colt Commander, too. Any comments from those of you with more knowledge and experience?

Afff_667 wrote:
How do y'all feel about the lightweight 1911s? Kimber Ultra CDP II is nice but definitely butt-ugly because of the two-tone finish....I like the Springfield Lightweight Champion and Colt Commander, too. Any comments from those of you with more knowledge and experience?

Congrats on a fast return. Hope your friends are not far behind.
All of the above mentioned are quality carry weapons. I carry a Kimber so am a little partial. The Ultra CDP & Champion are both excellent choices. Colt or any quality make Commander size 1911 is the best carry option I believe. The 4" or 4.25" as the case may be, is more accurate than most can shoot at 25 yds. Very accurate when point & shoot is required.
If you have not shot the Ultra lights or the 3" barrels, I suggest you try to test run them 1st. The recoil is a little snappy for some who have not shot handguns much. They are not the shooter of choice for us old heads either when we are going out for a couple of hundred rds of target practice.

oops forgot. Welcome aboard.

Afff_667 wrote:Received CHL in mail yesterday 53 days after putting application packet and money order in the mail to DPS in Austin. I took the class with three other people I knew, and I am the first to receive the card despite being the last to mail forms and payment.

Now, if I can just figure out what the heck to buy for carry. I used a range gun (Glock 19) to qualify the day of class and did great despite never having fired a Glock of any type. I liked the way it felt and shot, but I'd like something with a little more character, although I am going to get a Glock for sure.

How do y'all feel about the lightweight 1911s? Kimber Ultra CDP II is nice but definitely butt-ugly because of the two-tone finish....I like the Springfield Lightweight Champion and Colt Commander, too. Any comments from those of you with more knowledge and experience?

I looked at the Ultra CDP couple of weekends ago and the Tactical, I decided on the Tactical but both are reaaly nice. I love mine,

Afff_667 wrote: How do y'all feel about the lightweight 1911s?

Love them.

Kimber Ultra CDP II is nice but definitely butt-ugly because of the two-tone finish....

What you talkin' bout, Willis?

The Kimbers are the purtiest 1911's sold. I own a Pro CDP and UC II stainless - they are pieces of art - jewels to behold, accurate, reliable.

I like the Springfield Lightweight Champion and Colt Commander, too. Any comments from those of you with more knowledge and experience?

I have a Springfield GI. Don't own any Colts.

Buy what you like. I suggest shooting a few 1911's. If you are a sane individual, you will love them too.

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Congrats Afff_667....! Carry well and be safe!!

I have both a Glock (ok, maybe several) and a Colt Commander. The Colt is purty and I guess it has "character", but the Glock is my prefered carry weapon.

The Colt is just too darned heavy to carry comfortably and makes my back hurt. But then, I'm just a girl. You might have a different experience.

llwatson wrote:I have both a Glock (ok, maybe several) and a Colt Commander. The Colt is purty and I guess it has "character", but the Glock is my prefered carry weapon.

The Colt is just too darned heavy to carry comfortably and makes my back hurt. But then, I'm just a girl. You might have a different experience.

I carry my G19, usually on my body, nearly everyday. I am comfortable with it and trust its reliability. DH sometimes carries G21, sometimes 1911.

Welcome to the board!!

I've got a Kimber Tactical Ultra II - I love that gun. I have only carried it around the house as I'm waiting on the plastic, but I can say that I doubt I will mind carrying it daily. Its lightweight and deadly accurate. I think the recoil is quite managable, but then again I'm 23 and enjoy a challange.


Its also a beautiful gun. That never hurts.

I carry a G21 or S&W1911sc or Colt commander daily. I like all equally but actually shoot the 1911's slightly better (2" groupings vs. 3" groupings)than the Glock. But either/or works for me.

Sorry LT, I said that G word again.

51 days is nice! At what point did you receive your pin number or did you apply online?

Received my PIN on Tuesday August 22.

Thanks for the suggestions.