Looking for Baby Glock in a 1911

jwalker497 · August 21, 2009, 11:24 PM

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...egory_rn=15709

I recently shot a 45 and was very impressed at how minimal the recoil was and how easily I could stay on target that I decided to consider a 1911 45acp. I came across the Smith above and it felt very confortable and seems easy to conceal but wanted to see if anyone has some reviews or information about it or any other models I should consider. I really am unfamiliar with 1911s so would appreciate any help you can offer. My main concern is concealability and comfort while carrying. I aslo would like to know what smaller options there are and if the pistol above or any other ones reccomended are reliable enough. I guess I am basically looking for the Baby Glock in a 1911.

Thanks

Dobe · August 21, 2009, 11:44 PM

The Smith 1911 has had good reviews. Most people seem to be happy with them.

In reference to small 1911's, these are what gives 1911s a bad name. You may wish to stick with either a full size government model, or a commander.

jwalker497 · August 21, 2009, 11:49 PM

Is the one I mentioned above going to be reliable? I was a 4 in barrel I think. Is that too big to conceal comofrtably??? I have no experience with 1911s.

bignz · August 22, 2009, 12:51 AM

I would look at the escort, rogue, off-duty, and especially the LS9 (only problem with LS9 is it's not 45) models from STI. I just got a full sized STI Trojan and the thing is built like a fine watch.

http://www.stiguns.com/

hdawson228 · August 22, 2009, 06:22 AM

Checkout the Springfield Armory EMP.

sholling · August 22, 2009, 07:22 AM

It's a new model but Smith makes excellent pistols and some of the best 1911s on the market and they stand behind their products. If we could get them here I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

gb6491 · August 22, 2009, 10:31 AM

I have a Colt Officer's ACP that is reliable and accurate. It conceals well, but as it is the all steel version, I find it heavy for extended periods of IWB carry.
It is larger than the "baby" Glocks; I consider it closer to the Glock 19 in size.
Here's a comparison shot of my OACP and G27:

Regards,
Greg

kostner · August 22, 2009, 11:09 AM

Years ago I bought a Glock 36 45 ACP to replace the 1911 I carry IWB and was shocked at how well it carried and shot. If you can rent one give it a try mine maybe the most accurate handgun I have. The Glock 36 is lite and 100% reliable. If you spot someone shooting one at the range ask if you might give it a try. I have let people shoot mine and they honestly like it.

DBAR · August 22, 2009, 12:57 PM

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Years ago I bought a Glock 36 45 ACP to replace the 1911 I carry IWB and was shocked at how well it carried and shot. If you can rent one give it a try mine maybe the most accurate handgun I have. The Glock 36 is lite and 100% reliable. If you spot someone shooting one at the range ask if you might give it a try. I have let people shoot mine and they honestly like it.

I did the same thing. I gave up one of my 1911's so that I'd have a reliable, concealable, .45 acp, semi automatic handgun. I regret letting go of that 1911, but I don't regret the Glock 36. It's the only Glock that I own, and the only one that I like. I don't care for the grip angle, but I don't notice it in the smaller package.

August 21, 2009, 11:24 PM	#1
jwalker497 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Posts: 291	Looking for Baby Glock in a 1911 http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...egory_rn=15709 I recently shot a 45 and was very impressed at how minimal the recoil was and how easily I could stay on target that I decided to consider a 1911 45acp. I came across the Smith above and it felt very confortable and seems easy to conceal but wanted to see if anyone has some reviews or information about it or any other models I should consider. I really am unfamiliar with 1911s so would appreciate any help you can offer. My main concern is concealability and comfort while carrying. I aslo would like to know what smaller options there are and if the pistol above or any other ones reccomended are reliable enough. I guess I am basically looking for the Baby Glock in a 1911. Thanks

August 21, 2009, 11:44 PM	#2
Dobe Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 1,348	The Smith 1911 has had good reviews. Most people seem to be happy with them. In reference to small 1911's, these are what gives 1911s a bad name. You may wish to stick with either a full size government model, or a commander. __________________ What America needs is not a good 5 cent cigar. What America needs is a good source of cheap ammunition.

August 22, 2009, 07:22 AM	#6
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	It's a new model but Smith makes excellent pistols and some of the best 1911s on the market and they stand behind their products. If we could get them here I'd buy one in a heartbeat. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

August 21, 2009, 11:49 PM	#3
jwalker497 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Posts: 291	Is the one I mentioned above going to be reliable? I was a 4 in barrel I think. Is that too big to conceal comofrtably??? I have no experience with 1911s.

August 22, 2009, 12:51 AM	#4
bignz Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 196	I would look at the escort, rogue, off-duty, and especially the LS9 (only problem with LS9 is it's not 45) models from STI. I just got a full sized STI Trojan and the thing is built like a fine watch. http://www.stiguns.com/

August 22, 2009, 06:22 AM	#5
hdawson228 Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2006 Posts: 1,301	Checkout the Springfield Armory EMP.

August 22, 2009, 10:31 AM	#7
gb6491 Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2007 Location: Yuma county Arizona Posts: 248	I have a Colt Officer's ACP that is reliable and accurate. It conceals well, but as it is the all steel version, I find it heavy for extended periods of IWB carry. It is larger than the "baby" Glocks; I consider it closer to the Glock 19 in size. Here's a comparison shot of my OACP and G27: Regards, Greg

August 22, 2009, 11:09 AM	#8
kostner Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Location: Kommifornia Posts: 120	Years ago I bought a Glock 36 45 ACP to replace the 1911 I carry IWB and was shocked at how well it carried and shot. If you can rent one give it a try mine maybe the most accurate handgun I have. The Glock 36 is lite and 100% reliable. If you spot someone shooting one at the range ask if you might give it a try. I have let people shoot mine and they honestly like it.