I realized today that my last three 1911 purchases have been lightweights. I now own a lightweight 1911 in each basic size. Each one is made by a different manufacturer.
I carry them all though, and they are nice to tote.
From the top:
Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Kimber Pro Carry
Colt New Agent
Weird.........
Not so surprising, really. They are lighter and more comfortable to carry. An all-steel Government Model is a heavy piece of hardware. I still prefer to shoot the all-steel guns.
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ReplyDeleteI've been looking at lightweight officer's models.
Just from looking at Gunbroker, it seems all the LW's are Series 80's.
Did Colt ever make a LW Series 70 Officer?
Any other manufacturer make one?
Thanks,
Rick
My Springfield Armory Full Size Lightweight Loaded feels discriminated against.
ReplyDeleteThe ain't nothing wierd about it. I love the 1911. Though the fact that they're all lightweight is weird for me as I've never even seen one.
ReplyDeleteI think Kimber did Rick.....in a Series One too! Not certain though. I don't think Colt did.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Kimber ever made a proper "officer" model. Proper being defined as 3.5" barel with bushing.
ReplyDeleteThe closest would be a Series I Ultra Carry, which has an officer size lightweight frame but a 3" bull barrel upper. Which just so happens to be by normal carry piece.