The Science of the .45 ACP in the Short-Barrel 1911 &....

[Talyn]

the BHSS Short-Barrel 1911 6-Way Shootout.

6 1911s Comparative Study with Upgrade Plans.pdf

drive.google.com

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Although I'm NOT a 1911 fan, I do like knowing the operation of them. The mechanical mind in me loves it!

 

[youngolddude]

This information suggests that I not go less than a commander length and I would probably be most satisfied staying with the standard 5" government length. If you have or want something smaller, it's certainly up to you. We all have our preferences.

 

[Annihilator]

This information suggests that I not go less than a commander length and I would probably be most satisfied staying with the standard 5" government length. If you have or want something smaller, it's certainly up to you. We all have our preferences.

 

[KillerFord1977]

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You book that plastic surgeon yet Anni ?

 

[az4783054]

The 5" 1911 Government is the champion of the platform. I've had numerous 3" and 4.0"/4.25" Commander 1911 style pistols and have not noticed really significant differences in accuracy. But then I typically shoot at "combat" distance of no more than 15 yards these days.

 

[HansGruber]

In my experience, the absolute sweet spot, as far as concealability and reliability in a carry 1911 is the “CCO” configuration-that is, a 4.25” Commander slide & barrel on a compact Officer frame.