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Originally Posted by jyl
There is. I have one of these (but mine is prettier):
There are micro-1911 currently being made by Kimber, ParaOrdnance, etc.
But, they are all metal, thus heavy. You won't get integral lasers, as you're starting to see in the polymer guns (S&W "Bodyguard 380" for instance - and that gun is sold out). The 1911 "cocked and locked" action demands a real holster that shields the safety (both sides if ambi) and trigger and (in my opinion) includes a thumbstrap under the hammer. No way these can be "pocket guns". You'd want to put many hundreds of rounds through a micro-1911 before trusting the reliability. If you insist on a hot round, you can get a J-frame revolver in .357 Mag that weighs far less than my Detonics, though it holds 2 fewer rounds.
The appeal of the .45ACP cartridge don't outweight those downsides, in my view. Someday I'll sell my Detonics and get a micro-Glock w/ integral laser (when one is available). I never carry it - instead, I carry a J-frame in a pocket holster. |
I have this:
It is a Colt Defender.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Caliber: .45 ACP
ACTION: Single
CAPACITY: 7 + 1 Rounds
BARREL LENGTH: 3"
OVERALL LENGTH: 6-3/4"
MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Aluminum
FINISH: Matte Stainless Steel
HAMMER: Combat Style
TRIGGER: Smooth
FRONT SIGHT: Fixed White Dot, Dovetailed
REAR SIGHT: Fixed White Dot, Snag Free
GRIPS: Pebble Finish Rubber Wraparound
WEIGHT: 22-1/2 Oz
SAFETIES: Firing Pin, Hi Ride Grip, Extended Manual Disconnect
SPECIAL FEATURES: 2 Magazines
It comes with Hogue grips, which can be replaced with a Crimson Trace Laser grip.