Range Officer Compact for CCW?

[Martinjmpr]

So just sold my S&W 686 and I hope to sell my Glock 23 soon. Will need a good CCW piece. I was all set to get a SIG 938 but I thought before I settled on that, I'd see what else is out there.

Only requirements are: has to be 9mm and has to be single stack.

I owned a Springfield M1911 .45 and it was a good pistol, I think the Range Officer compact with the 4" barrel might be perfect. Anyone else have one and what do you think?

[Irving]

S&W Shield?

[DangerLee_Industries]

1 of my daily carries is the EMP 9mm especially summertime and the only downside imo was the price.

[Big E3]

I have a few Kahr's they are well made. You might look at PM9 or the same size for less money a CM9. Never had a Kimber Solo but they look good. I have a KelTec PF9 terrible trigger but has always gone bang for four years and I don't mind if it gets dropped. If I was going with the size of a 3" or 4" 1911 I would be staying with 45ACP. I have a 3" Kimber and it is not as small as I thought it would be.

[Martinjmpr]

S&W Shield?

You know, I tried the Shield at Centennial last year and just didn't care for it. Didn't like the heavy trigger pull and I don't know, it just felt "cheap."

What other compact M1911-style guns are there in 9mm? I know the Commander and Combat Commander are out there and doesn't SIG make a compact 1911? I know they make a full size 1911.

[buffalobo]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/769b6555e74dc30cb4207477eab69130.jpg

If I had the money.

[crays]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/769b6555e74dc30cb4207477eab69130.jpg

If I had the money.

Very Nice.

[buffalobo]

Very Nice.
Been drooling over it for long time. Unfortunately it is even more expensive than the EMP.

Waiting very impatiently for my POS Para(Carry 9, LDA) to come back from factory. Hopefully it won't be a POS any more.

[KS63]

I got this in 9mm. Smooth as butter and fairly lightweight compared to my full size single stack Springer.

[Martinjmpr]

I got this in 9mm. Smooth as butter and fairly lightweight compared to my full size single stack Springer.

What is that? Looks like a polymer frame M1911?

[buffalobo]

What is that? Looks like a polymer frame M1911?
STI Tactical 4.

[KS63]

What is that? Looks like a polymer frame M1911?

Yes and No. It's an STI 2011 that has a billet steel frame with a polymer, double stack grip. This one has a 4" bull barrel. I had to have a custom leather IWB holster made for it as most holsters for 2011's are for competition and not CCW.

[sellersm]

I don't personally own one, but you'll probably have to do something with the rear sights to make it a bit more carry & nighttime friendly. I think it's a reasonable choice.

[theGinsue]

Big E3 mentioned Kahr's, so I'll chime in with this:

My best friends wife carries a CW9 EVERYWHERE she goes no matter how she's dressed. She practices with it often & says it holds up excellent to regular use and shoots quite accurately, but is small and lightweight enough for CCW. It's not one of the pricier guns so she isn't as worried about scratches or other blems from regular carry. She especially likes the size and weight as it carries well whether she's in jeans, slacks, or a dress. I've shot it and was surprisingly impressed to the point that I've considered one for myself.

[SideShow Bob]

She especially likes the size and weight as it carries well whether she's in jeans, slacks, or a dress. I've shot it and was surprisingly impressed to the point that I've considered one for myself.

For when you go out wearing yoga pants ?...........

[Marine24]

Commander length 1911 are good carry options and what I typically carry year round. I picked up a Colt Defender in 9mm, which I'm breaking in and might become my new primary carry, but neither are lightweight options.