Small single stack 1911

[tomneal]

Looking for deep carry options

I prefer a 1911 because that's what I shoot.

Anyone have a small, 1911 they can recommend?
Must be reliable. Should be accurate.
Could be .40 but I prefer .45

Blue, Stainless, or Aluminum ?

My Wart Hog is too fat.
My full size Kimber is too big.

Any thoughts?

[HighVelocity]

I've thoroughly enjoyed my Kimber Ultra CDP. It's lightweight, accurate and totally reliable.

The one on the left in this photo in the Ultra CDP. The one on the right is a Kimber Compact Aluminum/Stainless (4" top, compact frame)

[Skiprr]

I've thoroughly enjoyed my Kimber Ultra CDP. It's lightweight, accurate and totally reliable.

It's my primary carry.

[Lykoi]

the new STI minis are looking great...
a micro-1911 in .40
they also have similar 1911's in 9mm and .45acp...
none of them will allow me to get a decent grip with my big hands, but they look great.

[G.C.Montgomery]

http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/cu ... trarcp.php
- I still see these in new inventories every now and then...I'm not sure one could get much smaller in 45ACP.

I also would have suggested Detonics USA but they folded 2ndQtr of 2007. The Combat Master probably would have fit your needs well. I know John Farnam really liked his copy a lot.

[ScubaSigGuy]

I rotate the Ultra CDPII as my carry pistol as well. It's very accurate.

[jwp]

If your only objection to the Wart Hawg is that it's too fat for your current need, then maybe the single-stack version (holds 6+1) would work. The black version is only $681 new from Bud's Guns (and that includes shipping but not the receiving FFL fee):

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/prod ... s_id/38854

My wife may wind up with one of these; she thinks it's cute. And no, I don't know why she thinks it's cuter than the Springfield or any of the other small 1911 45s. Nor do I intend to ask.

[tomneal]

Years ago, I sold my STI LS 40 because of reliability.

I have a full size Kimber but it was made before they went to the new safety. Are those safety's reliable?

I do like the idea of another Para.

[CompVest]

I've thoroughly enjoyed my Kimber Ultra CDP. It's lightweight, accurate and totally reliable.

It's my primary carry.

I vote for the Kimber Ultra CDP, too. I love mine. It is accurate (get bulls-eye award at BUG matches), reliable (shoot BUG matches with it), and so easy to conceal.

[HighVelocity]

I use mine at BUG matches as well. Bullseye award? Hmmmm... My club doesn't do that. I'll be bringing it up at the next one though.

[Dave01]

You may also want to check out the Springfield micro-compact 1911 in .45. I was looking at both the Kimber Ultra CDP II and the Springfield. They are basically the same size and have the same look. I went with the Springfield because it felt more comfortable in my hand (I think the grip might be a hair longer on the SF). The Kimber may be easier to come by though. I saw many of them at the last Big Town show.

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

The Springfield EMP sure is a pretty gun! Now available in .40!!!

[bevans]

I highly recommend the KIMBER ULTRA RAPTOR II , its my primary carry gun and after the break in has been very reliable.

[RossA]

My EDC rotates from a Colt Combat Commander to an Officer's Model sized Llama MiniMax .45. The Llama is small and easy to carry, but still gives me 6+1 rounds. It has the factory dull black finish, and I haven't had any unusual holster wear, rusting, etc. My wife has the same gun in 9mm.

[dihappy]

I SOOO want to get the EMP 9mm :)