Is this an "officer's" size 1911?

[DaveInPA]

I'm looking for a small 1911 for concealed carry, and I ran across this one:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/11768

When holster shopping, would that gun be considered an officer's size gun?

[Chindo18Z]

Yes.

[David the Gnome]

If you buy a holster sized for a Colt Officer it will fit the Slim Hawg. The Slim Hawg is actually shorter than an officer's size 1911 but that's the closest you can get without buying a holster actually made for the Slim Hawg. The Bianchi Model 82 will fit it for a leather OWB high rise retention holster. The guys at crossbreed holsters can also custom make a holster for you; they have the Slim Hawg molds.

[Hornett]

Officers: small frame (grip shortened by one round) and a 3 1/2" barrel.
It's that simple. ;)

[David the Gnome]

The Slim Hawg has a 3" barrel. :p

[BigV]

It’s considered a “compact” 1911. A full size officer’s model has a 5”barrel.
When shopping for holsters, look for anything that fits a compact 1911.

[arktravler]

Sorry Big V but you're mistaken. Hornett has it right. I think you're confusing Government model w/ Officers model..

[KyJim]

Officer's Model - 3.5 inch barrel and shortened grip frame. Here's mine:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x223/KyJim_photos/UltimateOfficer1.jpg

[IMTHDUKE]

Here is Kimber Covert Ultra II in Glaco officers
http://photos.gafana.com/photos/0536252210996511758231.share.jpg
Here is Holster
http://photos.gafana.com/photos/1066252510996506065355.share.jpg
Here is Colt Defender in Glaco
http://photos.gafana.com/photos/1786252770996536715898.share.jpg

[Hornett]

An ultra is the equivalent of a Colt Defender.
An ultra will fit in an officers size holster because the frame is the same size.
However, the barrel is 1/2" shorter than an 'official' officer size so you have 1/2" of extra leather on the end.
That extra 1/2" is not a big deal IMHO.

Just to avoid confusion, the barrel on the pistol DaveinPA asked about is 3 1/2" so it's not a Slim Hawg.