Compact 1911

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>>33408321
Compact 1911s are FAR less reliable than a full size or even a commander-size 1911. A 5 inch 1911 is the most reliable of the bunch. The smaller they get, the more prone to problems they are.

>>33408321
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P0edDYdqXU
they dont work for long periods of time and they arent small
the only thing they are small compared to is a 1911

>>33408321
>are they good for CC?
No. Jamomatics.
>they are close to the same size as a single stack 9mm
KEK no

>>33409022
Goddamnit I want a subcompact, but I'm trying so hard not to go for the g43. The more I research subcompacts, the harder it becomes to avoid it.

>>33409002
This is the case for all semi-automatic handguns. The Glock 17 is far less sensitive about what ammunition with which it will cycle correctly than something like a Glock 43.

>>33409184
Make sure you exercise due diligence. A lot of people bought the Glock 43 at launch expecting it to be as generally problem-free as one of the larger ones like a 17 or 19, only to find that they absolutely were not.

>>33409184
an officers 1911 is inbetween a glock 17 and a glock 19 sizewise
yeah you heard me right the subcompact 1911 is the same profile as a fullsized glock

nowhere near the size of a 43

>>33409232
Do you have any recommendations for other subcompacts to check out? I don't like the trigger on the LC9. The Sig P938 has some issues that may not be worked out yet. But how about things like the M&P shield subcompact?

I hear the Beretta nano is like the LC9 with it's trigger pull. I don't know why, but if I'm going to holster carry, I don't want a long, heavy trigger.

>>33409232
I have had NO issues cycling all kinds of ammunition through my 43. So...

>>33409256
Have you tried the LC9S? It's a considerable improvement over the standard LC9 and is offered both with and without safeties.

From what I understand, the 938's launch issues have mostly been fixed. If you want a pocket 1911, it is not a bad choice considering that the 938 is a licensed copy of the Colt Mustang. I'm not really a fan of it myself, but that's just because I prefer DA/SA to SAO cocked and locked.

The Shield is pretty solid. From everything I have seen, it seems to be an excellent choice for a subcompact.

I don't know how good the Beretta Nano is; I do know, however, that the Beretta Pico is rubbish. Stay away from the latter. Also, I would recommend staying away from Kahr Arms; their guns are good on paper but are ruined by very spotty QC.

>>33408321
they are not for everyone, but I carry one sometimes. definitely comfy compared to a full size, and the weight difference is enough that it doesn't feel like an anchor on your hip. The recoil in .45 is fine.

>>33409306
Interesting. Kahr was in the running next to the 43, the 938, and the shield... But I would probably splurge on the pm9 or the mk9. Hopefully the higher price would entail better QC.

Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about the cocked and locked thing. I know there's tons of debate about it. I carry a g19 currently, so I feel like I ought to stick with what's familiar. At the same time, I want a little variety in my gun collection.

Welp, summer's coming, and I need a smaller carry pistol for the warmer months. I'll keep reading and maybe even go shoot a variety of subcompacts.