Where's the compact EDC .45
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HansGruber
Ronin
They used to make compact 1911’s—Officer’s/Defender 3-3.5” barrel, compact grip.
They haven’t for years. IIRC, the Springfield micros never ran well.
They haven’t for years. IIRC, the Springfield micros never ran well.
Annihilator
Emissary
The smaller you make a 1911, the more difficult it is to get it to work right, spring weight, slide mass and such all have to be considered when downsizing any 1911, like @HansGruber said, the one Springfield had didn’t run well, I had one, very unreliable pistol.
HansGruber
Ronin
Yep.
As I said, they used to make them.
They don’t anymore.
Here’s one on Gunbroker (not affiliated with seller whatsoever).
Springfield Armory 1911 Ultra Compact Two Tone 45ACP 3.5in - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 1034512622
Buy Springfield Armory 1911 Ultra Compact Two Tone 45ACP 3.5in : GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Pistols Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 1034512622
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HansGruber
Ronin
And the only other one:
SPRINGFIELD MICRO COMPACT 45 ACP Semi Auto Pistol LNIB - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 1033193721
Buy SPRINGFIELD MICRO COMPACT 45 ACP Semi Auto Pistol LNIB: GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Pistols Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 1033193721
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shanneba
Custom
Colt offers 2 Defender models in 45 ACP-
HansGruber
Ronin
I had a New Agent which I carried for quite a while; it was an amazingly dependable piece.Colt offers 2 Defender models in 45 ACP-
HansGruber
Ronin
Any time a company stops production of a product/line, it’s because it was no longer profitable/profitable enough.
shanneba
Custom
Springfield still offers a 3" 9mm 1911.
With the current popularity of the 9mm round, I would guess they didn't sell many in 45 ACP.
9mm ammo is about half the price of 45 ACP plus you get 9 rounds in the magazine.
www.springfield-armory.com
With the current popularity of the 9mm round, I would guess they didn't sell many in 45 ACP.
9mm ammo is about half the price of 45 ACP plus you get 9 rounds in the magazine.
1911 Ronin® EMP® 3" 9mm Handgun - Springfield Armory
www.springfield-armory.com
HayesGreener
Ronin
Grayfox
Professional
Exactly. 1911s in .45acp get downright finicky when barrel length goes below 4". I have an older SA Ultra-Compact that I spent a couple of years tinkering with off and on before I finally got it reasonably reliable.
Honestly, I really don't care that much for such a small 1911. It feels awkward in my hand and the recoil pulse is just off. I much prefer a Commander size gun for carry.
I had a Kimber Tactical Ultra II in .45. Looked like this ---> https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026180649?pid=478548
In the first 100 rounds I had 3 FTFs . After that nary a failure of any kind. It was PITA to take down until I got one of these ---> https://www.amazon.com/NDZ-Performance-Kimber-Crimson-Officers/dp/B0C4LWT25W
I traded my Kimber in on my current XDs . 45 3.3" BBL. and a Ruger LCP II .380 . I was really missing not having a 1911 until I bought the garrison a few weeks ago. Now all is right in the World again.
In the first 100 rounds I had 3 FTFs . After that nary a failure of any kind. It was PITA to take down until I got one of these ---> https://www.amazon.com/NDZ-Performance-Kimber-Crimson-Officers/dp/B0C4LWT25W
I traded my Kimber in on my current XDs . 45 3.3" BBL. and a Ruger LCP II .380 . I was really missing not having a 1911 until I bought the garrison a few weeks ago. Now all is right in the World again.
HayesGreener
Ronin
I never had a failure with the Sig Ultra but then I had to pay for the quality from the custom shop