Thread: compact 1911

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I noticed you didn't mention the Glock sub-compact series. I know they aren't the prettiest or the most ergonomic, however for the budget minded they are REAL hard to beat. They go bang every time, ultra reliable out of the box, light weight, and quite accurate. WHile I am a huge 1911 fan, I bought my wife a baby Glock in 9mm for her concealed carry. I have developed a hate/love relationship with Glocks: I hate the way they feel and look, but I love that they are ultra reliable and accurate out of the box. My recommendation is to find someone with one and put about 100 rounds thru it. You could get the pistol, holster, extra mags and several hundred rounds under budget. At least you would be packing until you graduate...the best "bang" for the buck.

I love glocks, I grew up with them. But most them are too wide and abrupt for my body shape to hide. The only one I could possibly hide was the Glock 36, its the single stack .45 but for the capacity I'd rather carry a 1911.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I noticed you didn't mention the Glock sub-compact series. I know they aren't the prettiest or the most ergonomic, however for the budget minded they are REAL hard to beat. They go bang every time, ultra reliable out of the box, light weight, and quite accurate. WHile I am a huge 1911 fan, I bought my wife a baby Glock in 9mm for her concealed carry. I have developed a hate/love relationship with Glocks: I hate the way they feel and look, but I love that they are ultra reliable and accurate out of the box. My recommendation is to find someone with one and put about 100 rounds thru it. You could get the pistol, holster, extra mags and several hundred rounds under budget. At least you would be packing until you graduate...the best "bang" for the buck.

I am a tried and true 1911 fan, but.........I have a G36 single stack and CANNOT fault it in any way! Yes the mag is 6 rounds, but my J Frame is 5 rounds. The colt Officers ACP is a 6 rounder IIRC. The Glock is pretty slim and fits inside my waist band for a quick jaunt to the store or down the road.

Originally Posted by EMC45

The colt Officers ACP is a 6 rounder IIRC.

You can get 7 round magazines for the Colt Officer's ACP, My choice were the ones from Wilson Combat.

The only mags I run in my 1911's are wilson's. They make good stuff...