I've used a Colt Officer's Model for years. Own several. Shot thousands of rounds through them. Like them a lot. I have big hands but never found the shorter grip a problem. Kimber has some nice looking stuff as does Para Ordance. If it is to be a carry gun give some serious thought to all of these. The shorter grip frame does make for better concealment. The slide length really isn't a factor for concealment. The slide is usually against your body and perpendicular to the ground. The end of the grip is what gives the tell tale buldge. I own a Glock 19 as well but have NEVER been able to get a consistent grip on the thing in the draw which is the secret of accurate shot placement.
My favorite compact .45 is a Springfield Armory 1911 officer's model. The Kimber looks nice, but In my opinion you don't get better function to justify the higher cost if you are looking for a gun you will actually shoot and/or carry. I also like the Springfield XD. For big .45's, I haven't found anything that I can shoot better than my HK tatical .45.
I'm a little bit biased here ( no, I'm real biased here ) ..... about 4 years ago I found a Kimber Compact at an estate sale, I suspect it may have had 100 rounds through it. Now, you've got to understand that I'm addicted to the .45 ACP and I have and have carried several .45's over the years. I don't believe you can get a better return on your $$$ spent for a carry piece than by investing in a Kimber Compact Carry ;
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Try renting or borrowing a few different .45 compacts ..... I suspect you'll end-up with the Kimber.
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I'm a little bit biased here ( no, I'm real biased here ) ..... about 4 years ago I found a Kimber Compact at an estate sale, I suspect it may have had 100 rounds through it. Now, you've got to understand that I'm addicted to the .45 ACP and I have and have carried several .45's over the years. I don't believe you can get a better return on your $$$ spent for a carry piece than by investing in a Kimber Compact Carry ;
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No, that's not my ad but it's worth looking into ....
Try renting or borrowing a few different .45 compacts ..... I suspect you'll end-up with the Kimber.
Funny you should quote "The Armory". That gun store is about 8 miles from my home and the source of a safe full of guns at my house. They have been good to me and steered me to many many toys I couldn't do without.
I've got a springfield Micro Compact that I really like. It's accurate enough to hit shotgun shells at 15-20 paces, so it should be good enough for defensive use. It was going to be my carry gun, but I settled on a .357 snubby instead.
BTW, the Springfields are normally about $100-$200 cheaper than the overpriced kimbers.
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