I am about to purchase a new pistol. After shooting a family members .45 commander for the last few years, I have decided that I "need" a 1911 style .45. My uses for this pistol will be for home defense/ personal carry firearm (concealed)/improving my recreation shooting accuracy.
My desires:
I place #1 priority on functional reliability shooting both plinking ammo as well as the personal defense loads. My next priority is not really the ability to completely conceal but to have a ?comfortable? carry gun when wearing a jacket. This is why I am considering the 4? version verses the 5?. I usually carry my pistols using an inside of the belt type holster with the pistol tilted/angled forward on the right rear hip. Craftsmanship and long lasting quality parts are also important to me. Price range I am looking is from $800-$2000.
About me:
I am competent with a pistol and plan on negotiating with one of the most highly trained combat shooters I know for individualized training
. Although I won?t be in the national title matches, I have a desire to work with a pistol that will have the potential to function at any level I can achieve without restricting my potential. I have the facilities available near me for a lot of training, shooting, etc. FWIW, The cost of a weapon in my listed range will not hinder my ability to purchase enough ammo for proper practice.
Questions: For those that carry/have carried a 1911 type pistol:
1. Does the small difference in barrel length from 5? to 4? make much difference to you in carry comfort?
2. What is the accuracy of a standard plane Jane 1911 5? barrel pistol at 25yrds? ( I ask this to determine just how much more accurate the customized pistols are compared to the standard. Some custom models claim 1.5 inches 3 shots at 25yds with a 4? model and 1? at 25yds for the 5?)
3. Do you agree with the choice of the 4? barrel knowing my purpose for this pistol?
4. Besides night sights, any other features you would recommend that aren?t considered ?standard? on the most custom level pistols. Most all seem to have ambidex safety, front strap machining, match barrels, nice/crisp 3-4 lb triggers, beavertail grip safety
5. What brand./model pistol would you buy if looking for what I have described? I am thinking hard about the Wilson CQB compact, MODEL WCQBC-A-A . Here is a link
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/p_cqb_compact.asp
Any comments are appreciated. I realize this asks a lot of you to spend your time giving me advice. I thank you in advance.
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