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shrewd · January 28, 2013, 05:43 PM

I've decided it's time for the cw9 to go. At first inwas looking at a g19 or some such but I find myself eyeing a commander or cco sized 1911 more
And more.

I see kimbers and sigs and such for over a grand, as well as other top tier custom pistols. I've also seen 1911s fail in intense pistol courses.

So with that in mind how affordable can a carry sized 1911 (I carry best around 3 o'clock) be and be good enough?

Suggestions?

January 28, 2013, 05:43 PM	#1
shrewd Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 306	how "affordable" would you go for a durable carry 1911? I've decided it's time for the cw9 to go. At first inwas looking at a g19 or some such but I find myself eyeing a commander or cco sized 1911 more And more. I see kimbers and sigs and such for over a grand, as well as other top tier custom pistols. I've also seen 1911s fail in intense pistol courses. So with that in mind how affordable can a carry sized 1911 (I carry best around 3 o'clock) be and be good enough? Suggestions?