Van55

If you are not wedded to the 1911 platform, you might consider the Sig 220P Carry or the H&K USP .45 Compact.

JCook5003

I already have a Gov't size 1911 I could carry it's a totally custom piece my Granddad built for me when I turned 21....I would like to switch to OWB as I dont care for IWB at all but am only interested in OWB if it can be done with a polo or t shirt for cover, I'm extremley hot natured and 2 shirts or a vest wont work for me.....

I'm just concerned with the piece being covered 99% of the time I'm not worried about the occosional peak out from under a shirt since open carry is legal here in Va.

jwhite75

Might look at the Para Covert Black Carry. If you want ultra small and DA on a 1911 platform

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Captain Crunch

Here ya go.

The Revolution™ C3.

1911 platform, CCO format, made by SIG.



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pogo2

I've had good experiences with a Colt Defender. Mine has been reliable and it is small and thin so it conceals easily. My favorite holster is an OWB Kramer horsehide belt scabbard, shown below.

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Thumper

My EDC is a 4" S&W 1911SC. The Scandium frame is light and strong. The pistol is a joy carry and to shoot and it is darn near as accurate as custom gun!

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Metro 40

I've got a CW45. I've put about 300 rounds through it, including Blazer Brass, WWB and Federal Hi-Shok JHP, all 230 grain. I've not had the first problem with it.

It is accurate, lightweight (21.7 ounces empty, w/magazine), has a fantastic trigger, no levers or switches to mess with, holds 6+1 with 7 round mags available, and is very slim. My only issue with it was the VERY sharp checkering on the front and back straps, but a Hogue Handall Jr. slip-on grip fixed that, and gives it a nice feel. Recoil is not bad at all, if you are an experienced handgunner.

I paid $420 for it, NIB. I can't think of a better value in a defensive firearm for CCW today, if you like .45 ACP. IMHO, nothing beats it for the combination of light weight, easy carryability, and a potent caliber in this price range.

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JCook5003

Well after some good advice and some more research I have narrowed my search down to these three guns:

Colt Defender
Kahr CW45
Springfield GI Micro 3" 1911

Any further opinions?

auckzee

Detonics Mk VII.

Fast Cloud

Out of those three, I'd go with the defender.

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