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Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:46 pm
by doc540
Just got these two today, but haven't shot them yet.
Colt Officers with some Wilson Combat custom work (due for a grip change)
Springfield Armory Loaded Micro Compact
Range report soon
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:05 pm
by AEA
Both very nice.
What's the decision? Which one to keep or a decision to move from revolvers to semi's?
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:22 pm
by doc540
AEA wrote:Both very nice.
What's the decision? Which one to keep or a decision to move from revolvers to semi's?
Which one to carry OWB.
Looks like the LC9 in the SmartCarry is moving the Colt D frame into retirement.
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:08 pm
by AEA
If that Micro Compact .45 turns out to be reliable in function, you are going to be very pleased with the accuracy of such a small 1911. I had one with a rail and sold it because I didn't like the rail. It was a very accurate little 1911.
Now my EMP 9mm and Ultra Compact .45 fills the void.
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:30 pm
by mr surveyor
nice pair... I'd pick the Colt
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:52 pm
by RPB
doc540 wrote:AEA wrote:Both very nice.
What's the decision? Which one to keep or a decision to move from revolvers to semi's?
Which one to carry OWB.
Looks like the LC9 in the SmartCarry is moving the Colt D frame into retirement.
Darn, I was hoping it was "Which would RPB like for Christmas"
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:35 pm
by doc540
They both shot extremely well today.
Ran FMJ and HP ammo like little champs.
I've chosen the Colt and put the Micro on GB.
So be it.
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:36 am
by mr surveyor
good for you in giving them an equal opportunity to impress you with performance. Considering that you seemed to experience satisfaction with both, I would guess the decision came down to fit, finish, overall quality and value. For the "long haul", I would lean towards the Colt as retaining value.
For whatever reason you made your decision, I agree with keeping the Colt.
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:55 pm
by AEA
doc540 wrote:
I've chosen the Colt and put the Micro on GB.
Curious why you didn't post it for sale here to the Members first?
Re: Decision Time: Compact 1911's in .45
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:06 pm
by doc540
AEA wrote:doc540 wrote:
I've chosen the Colt and put the Micro on GB.
Curious why you didn't post it for sale here to the Members first?
That's a fair question.
I've sent two 1911's to my gunsmith, bought a Ruger LC9 and a Crimson Trace laser, and bought three more compact 1911's within the last couple of weeks. In round numbers that been well over a $3,000 layout.
So, in needed a couple of quick sales to replenish my gun fund. The Citadel went locally, and the Micro went on GB.
GB gives maximum exposure and presented the best avenue for selling it quickly.
Now I'm not quite as broke as I was yesterday.
I have, however, listed my prized Colt snub carry gun in the classifieds here.
