MarkDozier, thank for your input. The Stainless Ultra Carry II is the one I'm going to go with. Comes with a match grade barrel & trigger, has good reviews. I'm going to trade my Colt government 70 series 45 ACP Chrome Plated. The Kimber is a good carry gun, will probably install the grip laser sights at a later date. Haven't fired a 3", how is the recoil & what do you feed it?