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concealed carry auto

jgill13jgill13 Member Posts: 51 ✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am looking to buy a 'semi high-end' compact 1911 style compact auto in either .40 S&W or .45 ACP (preferable .40 S&W). I would like a 3-4" barrel and the grip can be either full size or abbreviated. So far I'm considering the STI LS40, the SVI Tiki-T .40 S&W, or the Ed Brown Kobra Carry. If anyone has any of these pistols then I'd love to hear your comments, or if anyone has any other recommendations. Thanks!
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For what you want you might want to look at the Colt Defender. They make them in both of the calibers but I personally own the .45. They are very light (22 1/2 oz) and still carry the full size mag cap (7+1). I have had mine for years now. It has never jammed and is very accurate for its size. Recoil is only slighly more than a full size. I did a side by side comparison with a full size .45 and a Commander and before the test I figured it would be very stout. I just couldn't believe it. There is hardly any difference at all. Try one. You won't be sorry.
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  • BayouCritterBayouCritter Member Posts: 76 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am not familiar with the guns you mentioned, however I bought a Glock 36 last week for my concealed carry. I never thought I would own a .45 but a Glock instructor allowed me to shoot his at armorer school and I immediatly fell in love with the gun. Its very accurate and controlable. I realize the Glock is a different style than you are considering but thought I would toss in my .02 worth.



    Edited by - Bayoucritter on 05/26/2002 10:32:17
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  • mballaimballai Member Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd be inclined to go with the Brown or maybe have something cobbled by Les Baer or maybe Wilson.

    FWIW I have a Glock 23 that feels just fine and I'd be perfectly comfortable using it for concealed carry if we ever get that right where I live. I'd go with a higher end 1911 piece only in .45, never in something smaller and the frame should be traditional style, not a hybrid.

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  • WodanWodan Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ed brown is real proud of that kobra carry! That is high end if i ever saw it. That Tiki-t is too new. The LS40 is the better choice. Royc38 had a good suggestion. I also like the Colt Lightweight Commander. Hard to find a good one though. But if you do and have the custom work done yourself, I feel you would be the happiest .40 gunner around.
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  • WodanWodan Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ed brown is real proud of that kobra carry! That is high end if i ever saw it. That Tiki-t is too new. The LS40 is the better choice. Royc38 had a good suggestion. I also like the Colt Lightweight Commander. Hard to find a good one though. But if you do and have the custom work done yourself, I feel you would be the happiest .40 gunner around. I always have liked that gun. Forgot the actual weight of it though.

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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ah! the ED-Brown one of my favorites. This gun is so 1911 its smoothe no sharp edges Beveled mag well. This gun was built for the shooter by a shooter. Its easy to conceal, and theres all kinds of leather availiable. Mine rides in a Kramer belt scabbard. Anyway there are so many choices. I think I might go to a well stocked gun store or show and try out a variety to see which one fits your hand best, or which one has the best point of aim. Its hard to choose I know theres alot of fine arms makers out there.


    Good Luck.

    Rugster
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  • PearywPearyw Member Posts: 3,699
    edited November -1
    You might want to look at a Kimber CDP Pro 45. It has most of the desirable features in the $1000 range. It has full size aluminum frame, 4" barrel, night sights. I got one a year and a half ago, and have been happy with it. I carry it or a Glock 30.
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Colt Ltwt Commander with a trigger job done.
    cpermd
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  • jgill13jgill13 Member Posts: 51 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks everyone for the comments! I think I'll look into the Colt Defender, I do like Colt. Ho w long is the barrel on the Defenders?
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Defender has a 3 inch barrel, is stainless/aluminum, and will accept full size mags.
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  • jgill13jgill13 Member Posts: 51 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks Royc38! I will be looking into that.
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  • MyjackMyjack Member Posts: 86 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Several good recamendations here - I
    'd add one more.
    Detonics .45 compacts
    Company is defunct however - the pistols produced are top quality and at the time the first compact .45 on the market.
    I've bought blue mat Mk1 for $325 and stainless Mk6 got $550
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