SPRINGFIELD ARMORY LOADED MICRO COMP.45ACP, LTWT, BI-TON

[DanPatWork]

What say you???

Anyone out there that can give me a reliability report?
 I'm looking at one of these for the wife for Christmas and I'm wondering what the quality vs. the impact of a smaller frame is like. I love my government but rarely carry it because of size. The wife has no problem shooting the  45, but prefers a smaller frame pistol like her bersa thunder .380. Is the recoil in the smaller frame to much?  How does it hold up to long term training use?

[jaybet]

I have never handled the SA micro, but my understanding is that the mini 45 1911 can be a handful. I have fired a couple of various flavors, and I don't find them to be unmanageable.
I recently bought a SA XDS, which is a very small, light "tupperware" 45 and I find it a pleasure to shoot. You might look into those, or the M&P 45 compacts. Not as small, but then, the Bersas aren't all that small anyway.

[jnevis]

I've looked at a few of the 3in 1911 models but not been able to shoot any of them.  There would be an increase in perciieved recoil since it weighs less but still not unmanagable.  If recoil is a factor,  you may want to look at the 9mm versions by SA, Para, Colt, or STI. 

The STI Spartan is a bare bones 1911 in 45, 40, and 9 with 5, 4.25, and 3.5 in barrels for around $6-700, while the Trojan and Ranger models are the same size/caliber with more features, and added price, around $11-1500.  The Para's are either SA or LDA single stack or a ten rounder.  It looks a little fat but is pretty comfortable and I have small-ish hands.  SA has the EMP versions and Colt the New Agent.  the New Agent has a sight rail instead of a rear sight that would take a little getting used to.

All of them have a 45 version too.  Another slim small frame 45 I have shot and did like a lot was the Glock 36.  It's a single stack(6+1) mini-Glock, with the 30 being 10+1 and fatter.  I've eyed the Kahr K/P/CW 9, 40, and 45s but have only shot the P9.  It was pretty easy and very slim.

[tombogan03884]

Don't get it until she has had a chance to try one.
It is more than likely that the recoil will not be comfortable to her .
Remember, what you know or like is not relevant when you are buying a gun for HER.

[DanPatWork]

Don't get it until she has had a chance to try one.
It is more than likely that the recoil will not be comfortable to her .
Remember, what you know or like is not relevant when you are buying a gun for HER.

Hehe, you missed my subtle point about how I feel about my government 1911. As with all  purchases, if she doesn't like it I probably will.  

Kidding aside, she really can handle most of our guns just fine. I agree she should be comfortable with it but there is no try before you buy around us. On the other hand, if anyone wants to loan a 3" 1911 to us to try we are in northern WI.

I like my Glocks too, but she just can't get comfortable, even with a gen 4 and any of the grip options.
She handles my Sig 238 fine, but prefers the bersa grip size as well.

The xds is on the radar, but I'm trying to get her a metal framed gun, thin enough to carry, conceal well, and have the uncompromising power of the 45.

[Sponsor]

[jaybet]

Colt Defender or New Agent.

[tombogan03884]

Hehe, you missed my subtle point about how I feel about my government 1911. As with all  purchases, if she doesn't like it I probably will. 

Kidding aside, she really can handle most of our guns just fine. I agree she should be comfortable with it but there is no try before you buy around us. On the other hand, if anyone wants to loan a 3" 1911 to us to try we are in northern WI.

I like my Glocks too, but she just can't get comfortable, even with a gen 4 and any of the grip options.
She handles my Sig 238 fine, but prefers the bersa grip size as well.

The xds is on the radar, but I'm trying to get her a metal framed gun, thin enough to carry, conceal well, and have the uncompromising power of the 45.

I had my suspicions   

[ellis4538]

Have her try the S&W Shield in 9mm.  I have and carry one and a Colt Officers ACP LW is my other CCW gun.  I love them both and could not pick between them if asked which I like best.  Also look at the SA EMP in 9mm.  I recommend against the EMP and Shield in .40 based on info from owners.

FWIW


Richard

[45 Defender]

I would get my wife a compact 1911 3" barrel in a 45. I have a G30 good gun then I bought a CW 45 good gun but then I moved into a Colt Defender in a 45 that is a great gun nice crisp trigger pull its light excellent for CC. I also have a ATI FX45 Titan a little heavier than the colt but the same gun. My wife wants a compact 45 but unfortunately we will have to purchase her one of her own. all of mine are customized to fit me. I traded the CW45 for a 38 S&W +P that's a snappy little J frame not especially easy for a woman to shoot.

[tombogan03884]

I would get my wife a compact 1911 3" barrel in a 45. I have a G30 good gun then I bought a CW 45 good gun but then I moved into a Colt Defender in a 45 that is a great gun nice crisp trigger pull its light excellent for CC. I also have a ATI FX45 Titan a little heavier than the colt but the same gun. My wife wants a compact 45 but unfortunately we will have to purchase her one of her own. all of mine are customized to fit me. I traded the CW45 for a 38 S&W +P that's a snappy little J frame not especially easy for a woman to shoot.

Hate to tell you this but that's what my 72 year old mother carries .  
Don't use +P ammo and it's just another .38.