Colt XSE Lightweight Commander in 45 ACP. I'll never sell mine.
Wow! A Ford guy AND a Colt guy! Isn't it great to reach life's pinnacle?
Generally, I agree with the 4.25 minimum barrel length for a 1911 with one exception - Colt. Their 3 inch Defender series has received nothing but rave reviews on the 1911 forums. I also believe that Colt is currently turning out the finest 1911's in the company's history.
...I have a Ford F250 with 303K on it and all my 1911s are Colts...do I qualify....
The Defender series are great guns. A friend has two .45s from the original run in 1997 and just took delivery of a 2010 vintage 9mm. One of the two original .45s had to go back to the factory for FTF issues but once back never hiccuped again. The #2 .45 was fine from day one.
If one is looking for a reasonably priced CCO size gun (aluminum Officers frame and 4.25" Commander side) just saw a Kimber for only $900 in a gun shop in Ct. Great balance and great price for what you get....
I believe it was this one....Compact Stainless II...
http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/compact-ii-pro-carry-ii/compact-stainless-ii Bob
