[JG42]

A ratcheting belt and the 3 inch EMP is a winning combination. Keeps the pistol tight to the body, easy to conceal, and easy to move without your pants falling down.

 

[Gary1911]

With a proper belt designed for CCW, and a quality holster, it's easy to carry a full sized steel 1911

With a floppy walmart belt and crappy gunshow holster, it's a disaster

I like how you added that fiber optic front sight. At 73 I need all the help I can get getting a quick good sight picture.

 

[Fred_G]

Jump in and get one! Make sure it functions, and as stated get a good holster.

in a few months or a year, you may find you want one with other options. Go for a little higher & gun then if you want one. I have no trouble carrying a full size 1911. The Officer carries well too.

 

[Uncle Bob]

I guess it’s the horror stories that I’ve heard in the past.

A fair amount of them are true, but times change. I wouldn't have one either.

 

[OldManBryson]

Jump in and get one! Make sure it functions, and as stated get a good holster.

in a few months or a year, you may find you want one with other options. Go for a little higher & gun then if you want one. I have no trouble carrying a full size 1911. The Officer carries well too.

I got my eye on a Magnum Research right now.

 

[Uncle Bob]

I’ve got a Glock 43X with an optic that I like quite well that I carry now. I’ve had two Officers sized 45’s in the past…a STI Guardian and an Sig.
I’m getting up in years and have better things to spend six grand on besides a gun. Perhaps I’ll just forget it.

Find a decent CCO, that's a Commander slide on an officer sized frame. Aleviates some of the quirks of a 3" model.

Just save your money till you fine something worthwhile

 

[Fred_G]

I got my eye on a Magnum Research right now.

There is a pretty nice lookin SA RO in the classifieds. In your price range.

 

[OldManBryson]

There is a pretty nice lookin SA RO in the classifieds. In your price range.

Thanks, but I’m looking for a 45.

 

[OldManBryson]

I saw a SA Champion. The listing says it has an “Officer’s cut”. Is that the same as a CCO?
Does the Champion have the alloy frame?

 

[TomD]

I saw a SA Champion. The listing says it has an “Officer’s cut”. Is that the same as a CCO?
Does the Champion have the alloy frame?

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I don't believe that the listing mentioned 'officer cut' but instead, a 'contour carry', referring to the bobtail ... IMHO.

 

[KTS]

Under 750 I think might put you in a tough spot. Officers size 1911s in 45 are not super fun to shoot and have been known to have reliability issues. (Slide out cycling the magazine) 9mm officers and defender size pistols are a lot better in that regard.

My best recommendation would be to try and find a used Springfield champion model or Colt defender in 9mm.

the reality is for a carry gun there is absolutely zero practical reason to be looking at 2K plus pistols unless that’s what you want. M1911A1s cost the USG in the 1940s about 28-30 bucks a pop in 1946 the government model and the commander were about 35-40 on the commercial market and they worked fine. Which is about 620-700 USD. I say that to say this. For a working tool you should be able to find something in that price range used most likely, however sadly because of the way the market has gotten your options are going to be limited.

 

[OldManBryson]

Here’s an excerpt from the listing:

“The Springfield Armory Champion is a stainless steel “officer’s cut” 1911. With the natural ergonomics of the 1911 and a compact barrel, this handgun makes for a great option for conceal carry or self/home defense. Chambered in .45 ACP, this pistol comes ready to hit the target hard.

UPC ECOM00441656
Action SEMI AUTOMATIC
Barrel Length 4.00 BARREL
Caliber .45 ACP
Capacity 8 ROUNDS
Finish BLACK
Weight 1.6”

I remember the term “CCO” mentioned in this thread. Is this what that term was referring to?

 

[aficionado]

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Find yourself a Springfield RO Elite Compact. Officer sized lightweight frame and 4 inch bull barrel. Shoots and carries great!

I never thought I would say this but, that dot looks very nice on that 1911. I would certainly like additional pictures and a detailed description of your rig if you have the time.

 

[TomD]

Here’s an excerpt from the listing:

“The Springfield Armory Champion is a stainless steel “officer’s cut” 1911. With the natural ergonomics of the 1911 and a compact barrel, this handgun makes for a great option for conceal carry or self/home defense. Chambered in .45 ACP, this pistol comes ready to hit the target hard.

UPC ECOM00441656
Action SEMI AUTOMATIC
Barrel Length 4.00 BARREL
Caliber .45 ACP
Capacity 8 ROUNDS
Finish BLACK
Weight 1.6”

I remember the term “CCO” mentioned in this thread. Is this what that term was referring to?

OOPA!!! I looked at a different description.
I've not heard the term "officer's cut" before, but that pistol does appear to be their Range Officer Champion. It's a lightweight officer with a 3.5" barrel. @Uncle Bob referred to a CCO which has an officer's frame - same as in that listing - but a 4.25" barrel. Hope that helps.

 

[OldManBryson]

This is the gun in question:

https://www.guns.com/used-guns/p/springfield-armory-champion?i=532477

 

[Para53]

@oldman Bryson
I have a Springfield Champion Operator in .45 and it's been a reliable performer. I replaced MIM ignition and other parts with EGW and Wilson Combat offerings to upgrade it a bit recently. Easy to conceal and fun to shoot-you'd probably agree.

 

[Lo-Profile]

I personally never had much luck with compact 1911's .... Ones I tried were ammo finicky and didn't feel right weight wise. Wound up carrying a Sig Sauer C3 which I loved from 2009 until 2023 when I needed to go lighter due to health reasons.
Wish Sig Sauer made a 9mm version of the C3

 

[Uncle Bob]

OOPA!!! I looked at a different description.
I've not heard the term "officer's cut" before, but that pistol does appear to be their Range Officer Champion. It's a lightweight officer with a 3.5" barrel. @Uncle Bob referred to a CCO which has an officer's frame - same as in that listing - but a 4.25" barrel. Hope that helps.

And slide

 

[aficionado]

I personally never had much luck with compact 1911's .... Ones I tried were ammo finicky and didn't feel right weight wise. Wound up carrying a Sig Sauer C3 which I loved from 2009 until 2023 when I needed to go lighter due to health reasons.
Wish Sig Sauer made a 9mm version of the C3

I guess I’ve been fortunate in that regard. I have two CCO’s and an Officer’s model. Never had any trouble with my Officer, but, Yost worked on it so….

 

[morgoth]

I carry 1911’s in full size steel, and lightweight commanders. A DeSantis Mad Max IWB leather holster makes carrying concealed very comfortable.