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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: gunman42782 on February 12, 2013, 02:21:43 PM

Title: The Long and the Short of it. 1911s that is.
Post by: gunman42782 on February 12, 2013, 02:21:43 PM: (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/gunman42782/004_zpsaa8e2042.jpg)

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Colt XSE full size, Ruger Commander, and Kimber Ultra Carry.
Title: Re: The Long and the Short of it. 1911s that is.
Post by: TAB on February 13, 2013, 12:49:33 AM: My $.02 there is not that big of a diffrence between commander length(4.25") and full size(5") for concealed carry it can make a small diffrence, depening on your body and how you carry.
Title: Re: The Long and the Short of it. 1911s that is.
Post by: gunman42782 on February 13, 2013, 05:07:36 AM: I used to feel the same, but it amazes me how much difference there is in the Commander length guns and the full size guns when you actually pick them up and hold them, not to mention shoot them.
Title: Re: The Long and the Short of it. 1911s that is.
Post by: PegLeg45 on February 13, 2013, 04:45:08 PM: My personal opinion is that the Commander looks and feels more balanced than the Gov't or Officer's.

JMHO
Title: Re: The Long and the Short of it. 1911s that is.
Post by: Ichiban on February 13, 2013, 07:04:40 PM: I, too, prefer the balance of a commander. I also found that the government muzzle would touch down before me when sitting and drive the the butt into my ribs when I CCW IWB.
Title: Re: The Long and the Short of it. 1911s that is.
Post by: Magoo541 on February 13, 2013, 11:16:44 PM: Quote from: Ichiban on February 13, 2013, 07:04:40 PM
I, too, prefer the balance of a commander. I also found that the government muzzle would touch down before me when sitting and drive the the butt into my ribs when I CCW IWB.
JMB's design is perfect! You sir just need a bigger butt. ;D
Title: Re: The Long and the Short of it. 1911s that is.
Post by: TAB on February 14, 2013, 01:27:37 AM: i am skinny, and I don't have a prob with iwb. now my jack ass rig, a full length with show a little bit.( sticks out the back)