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<blockquote data-quote="BigRed82" data-source="post: 806391" data-attributes="member: 3048"><p>Ditto to what GMT said. </p><p></p><p>Colt is producing a very good product these days. I think the XSE lineup is a great value for what you get. The most common complaint lately regarding Colts are almost always nitpicked cosmetic issues. </p><p></p><p>In the world of 1911s, the first thing you should do is determine your budget. Each price point has different "best" options. How much are you willing to spend on the gun? How much on a holster? How much on a belt? </p><p></p><p>My advice would be to go with the steel frame. A steel frame is not much heavier and will have a longer life. I personally don't see any advantage with the LW frame. With the proper belt and holster, the weight of an all steel 1911 will not be an issue. My gov't size 1911 is my edc. No weight issues. Use a good belt and a good holster. Problem solved. </p><p></p><p>I also would suggest shooting and handling both the govt size (5") and the commander size (4" or 4.25") and see which you prefer. A gov't model is just as easy to carry and conceal for me as the commander. The same is true for most people. Shortening the slide by 3/4" does very little to make a gun more "carry friendly". </p><p></p><p>In the under $1000 range, I personally would suggest a Colt XSE Combat Elite, a Springfield Loaded Operator, or a Dan Wesson Heritage or CBOB(if you like bobbed backstraps). </p><p></p><p>In the under $1500, the Springfield TRP, Dan Wesson Valor, or a used Les Baer. </p><p></p><p>Under $2000, Custom build, Used Wilson Combat CQB, or Used Ed Brown. </p><p></p><p>Good luck on your search. <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigRed82, post: 806391, member: 3048"] Ditto to what GMT said. Colt is producing a very good product these days. I think the XSE lineup is a great value for what you get. The most common complaint lately regarding Colts are almost always nitpicked cosmetic issues. In the world of 1911s, the first thing you should do is determine your budget. Each price point has different "best" options. How much are you willing to spend on the gun? How much on a holster? How much on a belt? My advice would be to go with the steel frame. A steel frame is not much heavier and will have a longer life. I personally don't see any advantage with the LW frame. With the proper belt and holster, the weight of an all steel 1911 will not be an issue. My gov't size 1911 is my edc. No weight issues. Use a good belt and a good holster. Problem solved. I also would suggest shooting and handling both the govt size (5") and the commander size (4" or 4.25") and see which you prefer. A gov't model is just as easy to carry and conceal for me as the commander. The same is true for most people. Shortening the slide by 3/4" does very little to make a gun more "carry friendly". In the under $1000 range, I personally would suggest a Colt XSE Combat Elite, a Springfield Loaded Operator, or a Dan Wesson Heritage or CBOB(if you like bobbed backstraps). In the under $1500, the Springfield TRP, Dan Wesson Valor, or a used Les Baer. Under $2000, Custom build, Used Wilson Combat CQB, or Used Ed Brown. Good luck on your search. :) [/QUOTE]
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