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Okay, so I'll take advantage of the brain trust here. I wonder what options I might have if I am looking for the following features:
.45 ACP, Model 1911 Double-stack magazine Short barrel Rail for lazer sight thingie
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11-12-2008, 11:06 AM
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Why don't you wait a few years, guns will be cheaper then. I would hate to see you spend too much.
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11-12-2008, 11:14 AM
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Paraordnance ... not sure about the rail part though.
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11-12-2008, 11:15 AM
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Good to see indications of your sense of humor, Tim.
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11-12-2008, 11:58 AM
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What? Did you guys say something?
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11-12-2008, 03:32 PM
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Springfield XD-45. It is not a "1911" but it does have a double stack, 14 round magazine.
Para makes double stack 1911's  14+1
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11-12-2008, 04:37 PM
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Springfield also used to make an compact, double stack, 1911 type .45 though they never had a rail. You can still find em on a few gun auction sites like here and here.
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11-12-2008, 05:01 PM
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Double stack .45's have very thick grips. It feels like holding the wrong end of a baseball bat. As far as I know, Para Ordinance is the only company currently making them. They have slimmed the grip down a bit, but it is still wider than a single stack.
You can get plenty of rounds into a modern single stack. Wilson and others make great 8 round magazines, so with one in the pipe, you really do have all the firepower you could ever need in a civilian encounter. The single stack field is full of quality guns with the features you want.
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11-12-2008, 05:21 PM
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You might also consider a .45 that has an available quick conversion barrel and magazine in .22 so you can afford to shoot it, in case you like it.
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11-12-2008, 05:21 PM
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My buddy has Glock .45 that he really likes, but that is not a 1911 either
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11-12-2008, 09:17 PM
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Do you really need a double stack? With my Colt, I've always kept a spare loaded magazine with the pistol...just a thought.
edited: ps: oops, didn't read Tobra's comment before I posted. |
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11-13-2008, 12:36 AM
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I like the taurus 24/7, holds 12, carry as many clips as you want.
Do not know if this is true but am told lots of inforcements use them and....price is right
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11-13-2008, 02:13 AM
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Sig makes a nice 1911 clone... not cheap at $1000
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11-13-2008, 02:44 AM
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You can buy extended magazines as well. They hang out the bottom, but give you more capacity. I have a 12 round (I think) that I bought for my Springfield Mil-Spec. It tends to lead to stovepipes so I don't use it much.
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11-13-2008, 05:09 AM
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The Para Warthog is the only gun that fits your description. I personally I don't think the grip is too thick.
If you are looking for something small with a double stack, I would abandon the .45 and go with a .40 Glock or a Sig. Maybe a Springfield XD.
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11-13-2008, 05:40 AM
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harddrive, after reading your other post, arent you a little gun shy?
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11-13-2008, 06:31 AM
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STI makes a wide range of double-stack polymer frame 1911s - much used for competition. An STI Edge is on my wish list. The STI Tactical has the rail. The STI VIP is the short-barrel. Don't see a short-barrel double-stack w/ rail. http://www.stiguns.com/
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11-13-2008, 06:32 AM
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Also, LaserMax makes a 1911 guide rod with an internal laser sight. But only for 5" barrels. No personal experience.
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11-13-2008, 06:40 AM
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Why do you want a laser?
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11-13-2008, 07:28 AM
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You'll shoot your eye out.
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