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Shadow 2 compact, or which 1911 would you recommend for potential concealed carry?

SimonRL said:
If we’re looking at a fun gun to learn to shoot with, might eventually carry and we like the 1911. Might I suggest the Staccato C2. All the goodness of a 1911 but double stack (16 rd mags), optic ready (so you are future proofed and an acknowledged industry elite quality pistol. A bit pricy at $2300, but you are
going to end up spending that eventually once you get your second and third pistols.
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While the Staccatos are nice out of all the folks that bought them for duty use 90 pluse percent have dumped them amd
Went back to Glock.

They are great for gun games duty or CCW use…Ehhh but some folks are into it!
 
My choices would be either a Springfield EMP or a Rock Island Rock Ultra.
The only downside with the Rock is it may be iffy using .45 hollow points, even the owner's manual says to use FMJ.
Not sure about the 9mm version.
 
Welcome to the forum, from Ohio.
IMO, for the first handgun, unless you've put range time behind semiautomatic pistols, a revolver is a sound choice, especially for carry. Follow-up by renting pistols at the range to find your flavor.
It's always beneficial to have a revolver at your disposal! Good luck.
 
I am a 1911 fan and favor service sized pistols in .45. I carry a 1911 or SIG P220 daily. I have compact 1911's but prefer a service sized pistol. You need a substantial belt to keep it from pulling your britches down.

I typically do not recommend a SAO pistol for concealed carry for novices. It can be done, but. There is a learning curve with carrying a 1911 or any SAO safely. A high quality holster that protects the safety is essential. Then a lot of practice draws and dry fire to perfect the draw and safety management. Get professional training from someone who knows 1911's. The safety considerations are critical for all types of pistols but especially so with SAO's. Good luck and happy gun hunting.
 
Like the folks have said, these are mostly big heavy guns-nice to shoot, perhaps less than optimal to tote concealed satin day out. For your “first” from the list I’d suggest the EMP. I’ve cc’dmine a fair bit and in an alien gear IWB it carry’s quite nicely. It’s also heavy enough to be a soft shooter and a decent range toy. Start with that, try carrying if you decide to-it will work. A 1911 style carried “cocked and locked is about as safe a carry as you can get-but you need to train with it until the manual of arms becomes a matter of muscle memory. (Draw, pushing down the safety as the pistol comes up. Reengaging the safety after firing/before reholstering.
 
As a newbie just get a Hellcat or Hellcat Pro & move up from there after you get a lot of experience using them.
 
I would go with a 4/4.25 barrel in 9mm for my first 1911 because they work for carry and a fun to shoot at the range. While I shoot my smaller guns at the range regularly I prefer a larger gun for a Range day. Since this will be your first gun I would choose a slightly larger gun for versatility I believe you gain. Enjoy what you choose, shoot often and well.
 
krunchnik said:
Either EMP in the 4 or 3 inch category will definitely work for a concealed carry pistol-
I carry a 3 inch Kimber Ultra or a 4 inch Kimbert Super Carry-
The 3 inch is 25oz empty and the Super goes for 27oz empty-
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I have carried either one of these for the better part of 20 years now-
Proper belt and good holster makes it entirely doable-
One thing about a 1911 is the side profile is slim and can make hiding them sometimes a lot easier than even medium size strikers-
I would really like a Springfield EMP chambered in a .45acp but so far that has not been a go-
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Thank you - this is very helpful, and I love your Kimbers. They look very pretty.
 
SimonRL said:
If we’re looking at a fun gun to learn to shoot with, might eventually carry and we like the 1911. Might I suggest the Staccato C2. All the goodness of a 1911 but double stack (16 rd mags), optic ready (so you are future proofed and an acknowledged industry elite quality pistol. A bit pricy at $2300, but you are
going to end up spending that eventually once you get your second and third pistols.
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I love the Staccato C! I shot it a while back - just not sure I want to invest $2.5k in my frist gun - but I absolutely loved how it shot and everything else around it - that is why I'm trying to find something similar but a bit cheaper. I shot a bulls eye with the Staccato C 5 out of 6, which always helps (was my second time shooting) ;)
 
Occasionally carry my aluminum framed DW Vigil 45acp 4.25" barrel in a OWB holster. My primary EDC is a SA Echelon. Have arthritic hands that don't allow me to practice as much as I need too with the 1911. Carried a 1911 for many years in 45acp love the caliber.
 
ClaraJ said:
I love the Staccato C! I shot it a while back - just not sure I want to invest $2.5k in my frist gun - but I absolutely loved how it shot and everything else around it - that is why I'm trying to find something similar but a bit cheaper. I shot a bulls eye with the Staccato C 5 out of 6, which always helps (was my second time shooting) ;)
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My Prodigy is like a guided missile launcher. Super accurate.
 
ClaraJ said:
I love the Staccato C! I shot it a while back - just not sure I want to invest $2.5k in my frist gun - but I absolutely loved how it shot and everything else around it - that is why I'm trying to find something similar but a bit cheaper. I shot a bulls eye with the Staccato C 5 out of 6, which always helps (was my second time shooting) ;)
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In self defense confidence is a MAJOR part of the equation. Having a weapon that you are confident and proficient with using is key to a favorable outcome. I suggest you "try out" as many as you can and then buy what gives you as close to that confidence that fits your current budget. The great thing about guns is usually there is someone that wants what you have. so you can sell and upgrade as needed.
BTW, is it Clara or Klara ?
 
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