Anyone make a 1911 that....

P

Polinese

New member
Girl wants a 1911 and we are looking for one that fits this criteria;

Alloy frame
Commander slide
9mm

Figured I would just ask here instead of using my weak google fu
 
Nothing a normally active female can't handle, if she hasn't been propagandized by Internet Experts and store clerks trying to sell her a revolver.
At least the Ladies I shoot with don't seem to have any trouble, teenybopper to Grandmother.
 
In addition to the Colt and Springfield models mentioned above, Dan Wesson's Guardian comes in 9mm or .45 acp but it is a bobtail commander if that makes any difference. Those are the three I would consider, each in a different price range. At Bud's they are:

1. Springfield Range Officer -- $728
2. Colt Lightweight Commander -- $847
3. Dan Wesson Guardian -- $1333

An aluminum frame 1911 is normally higher priced than a steel frame 1911.
 
Recently checked out the Springfield EMP4 . Commander size (4 inch), 9mm , I believe frame is alloy but may be steel . Grip is thinner and shorter front to back than normal commander . Grip would probably suit a female better than standard frame .
 
Springfield's website says the EMP4 is an alloy frame.

I'd never heard of it.... specs on it are impressive. 31 oz weight.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. She's real petite but also a rock climber so she's got decent strength for such a teeny thing. Not exactly places around here we can try stuff out so she's limited to what I have on hand which isn't much but I figure if I got her a smaller lighter 1911 I could at least know what i'm working with.
 
Commander is a "right sized" .45 for a carry weapon; However, I would lean towards a steel frame myself unless she isn't going to be shooting it a lot.

Stick with Colt.
 
Girl wants a 1911 and we are looking for one

I figure if I got her a smaller lighter 1911 I could at least know what i'm working with.
Click to expand...

OK, which is it?
Is she at all familiar with the type and really wants one?
Or are you figuring what she needs?

The reason I ask, there was a Lady here who heard the mystique of the 1911 so I furnished her one on long term loan. She seemed to plateau out early and low. A good coach watched her shoot and handed her a Glock. She is doing better now, up to SSP Marksman in IDPA with her own G34 and ready to move up if her schedule permitted more practice.
 
Unless this is going to be a carry gun, you ought to let her try a full size. Rent one at your local indoor shooting range.

When I worked at the gun shop range our full size Kimber 45 was popular with ladies of all ages. We had group of women that shot at the range weekly and always rented the full size Kimber 45.

When I was younger and only had a full size Colt Series 70 Govt, I taught plenty of women of all ages and sizes to shoot it. 45 acp out of full size 1911 just doesn't have harsh recoil.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top