It's time for feedback 3 inch 1911s

[galvatron]

3 inch 1911's have more bark and bite to them. Usually noticeably louder and the recoil may not be more but just less grip to hold onto. I've shot a few and they were all accurate but no fun at the range. I love my Eclipse Pro, its a 4" and the smallest of the 1911 series I'll own.

 

[drewga11]

I'm pretty sure there is a reason most of the high end 1911 manufacturers don't make a 3 inch, but I can't remember at the moment and I'm too lazy to go look for it again.

 

[Patronus]

My EDC is a Sig Ultra compact 1911(3.3" barrel). It is absolutely reliable and a pleasure to shoot. I did have an issue with the first round out of the mag stopping against the feed ramp if it was a Hornady Crit Def but have pretty much determined that it is the rubber insert in the hollow point acting as a brake against the ramp. If the round is in any other position it is fine. But in the pole position I guess the rubber and the tension of the mag combined to stop it.

I EDC with 230 grain Remington Golden Sabers and it's smooth.

As far as the noise...I shoot with ear muffs on so I haven't noticed any problems. Recoil is very comfortable. Accuracy is outstanding for a combat pistol. I haven't take it out to beyong 10 yards or so and doubt I ever will.

I used to have a Kahr PM45 and THAT was an abusive handful to shoot. But at 19 oz that's to be expected.

 

[blazedawg87]

Never shot a 3in, but to me a commander length is the perfect 1911.

 

[DaveTheMinion]

I vote no, because if they were legal, there would be more "nfa"

 

[AKguy]

I vote no, because if they were legal, there would be more "nfa"

NFA thread, perhaps?

 

[DaveTheMinion]

NFA thread, perhaps?

Funny, when I posted that it was in the nfa thread.. wtf?

 

[Slostang]

I have a para warthog I carry occasionally. It's always been 100% reliable and very accurate. Love that little gun.

 

[77REBELBOWTIE]

My edc is a para p10. Accurate and shoots great. Stays loaded with hornady critical defense rounds.

 

[white]

Both of the Kimber Ultra Carry's I had were surprisingly accurate.

Love my kimber ultra