looking for advice on 3" 1911

[gun_fan111]

As a long time fan of polymer pistols, I find myself strangely drawn to the world of steel . It started with a CZ and grown into a government size 1911. Next on the wish list is a sub compact 1911.

What do you guys think is a good one? Anyone has experience with a Smith & Wesson Pro?

Thanks for your feedback!

[rugersol]

I have the S&W 4.25 ...IMO, S&W has the most reliable out of the box 1911's! ... if I was to buy a new 3in, today, it'd be the S&W, or a Colt Defender!

[tator2k]

For the same price: Detonics Combat Master: The original or their new 2012 production.

[gun_fan111]

Rugersol, I really like my E Series, that is why I was asking about S&W.

[Grappler]

I have a para ordinace hawg in 9mm.

I absolutely love the thing.

[Grappler]

Double post

[gun_fan111]

For the same price: Detonics Combat Master: The original or their new 2012 production.

Took a quick look and it does not seem to have a grip safety - should that be a concern with single action?

Looks sweet though!

[LS3Miata]

You will likely get a lot of negative feedback on the 3" 1911, based on general perception. My personal experience, I have a 3" Kimber ultra cdp II and it has been 100% reliable with every type of ammo I have fed it.

[Cuda66]

I have a Colt New Agent that's been flawless.

[rugersol]

For the same price: Detonics Combat Master: The original or their new 2012 production.

Took a quick look and it does not seem to have a grip safety - should that be a concern with single action?

Looks sweet though!

I took a quick peek!... IMO, it does have a grip safety... not that it's needed!... however, it does not have a nice big beavertail... and with that triangular hammer, I can only guess the manufacturer is either sadistic, or retarded!

I was also gonna mention para... they make good guns, fer not a ton of money!... if they've got an "elite" 3in, I'd seriously consider it!

[gun_fan111]

Colt Defender looks nice, really liked the easy disassembly with the dual spring system. Thanks for pointing that one out! I was not looking at Colt - figured they would be overpriced.

[gun_fan111]

For the same price: Detonics Combat Master: The original or their new 2012 production.

Took a quick look and it does not seem to have a grip safety - should that be a concern with single action?

Looks sweet though!

I took a quick peek!... IMO, it does have a grip safety... not that it's needed!... however, it does not have a nice big beavertail... and with that triangular hammer, I can only guess the manufacturer is either sadistic, or retarded!

I was also gonna mention para... they make good guns, fer not a ton of money!... if they've got an "elite" 3in, I'd seriously consider it!

Ouch, that is the smallest grip safety I ever saw. Not that I've seen many

[gun_fan111]

I have a Colt New Agent that's been flawless.

Do you have the double action one? http://www.shootingillustrated.com/inde ... w-agent-4/

[Chevydude]

One word KIMBER
One more ULTRA
Last word COMPACT

[tenmilmag]

One word KIMBER
One more ULTRA
Last word COMPACT

Wow. Have you had one these long