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[hals1]

Couldn't figure out a good search criteria to pull up what might be already out there.

I am considering getting a semiautomatic to replace my Colt Trooper Mk3 for general boonie carry and home defense. My sons will probably come to blows over who gets the Mk3 when I die, so I'm probably going to get rid of it to finance the new pistol.

It will be a .45acp. Don't try to talk me into a .40 or 9mm.

I had a Remington Rand surplus 1911 many years ago (1967-70?) and liked it. Sold it (kick in rear end) for a big profit (cost $45 and got $90).

I'm thinking about a Colt 91 full size or a Glock 21. I have small hands so the Glock might not work. Waiting for the BX to get theirs in to try one out.

Any problems with the Colt? How about a Glock 21 without the ambi safety.

I like the cocked and locked carry option for the 1911.

Who makes a decent .22 conversion kit for the 1911? I think there is a thread on this but can't find it.

Thanks,
Hals1
Never mind. This turned into an HK discussion.

[Entropy]

If you've got small hands, the Glock 21 will feel like holding a brick. I'd suggest looking into the S&W M&P, or HK 45. Both have optional manual safeties, and are proven designs.

[Spurholder]

^Respectfully disagree. A guy that works for me is the typical "shorter" guy - 5'-7", 130 pounds soaking wet with typical "smaller guy" hands. He carries and comfortably shoots a Glock 21 with no issues.

All three guns that Entropy recommended would work. My choice would be a Glock 21SF (it has a slightly slimmer frame and grip than the regular model) over the HK45. The M&P...hmmm, for me it would be a coin toss.

[Ak44]

Glocks do not have ambi safeties. If you mean an Ambi mag release than yes they can come with or without on the 21SF. I wear small gloves and the 21SF fits fine in my hands. The Glock 21 has the better mag capacity over the HK45 but you can get the detent plate so you can run the HK45 like a 1911 too....The HK45 has the better grip and controls as well...

Tactical Solutions makes a nice kit for the 1911.

[hals1]

If you've got small hands, the Glock 21 will feel like holding a brick. I'd suggest looking into the S&W M&P, or HK 45. Both have optional manual safeties, and are proven designs.

I've been cruising the threads on the M&P45 today. It's been added to the ones to check out.

Oops, I can't find a .22 conversion kit for the M&P. That's a big minus

Thanks entropy

[skyugo]

HK45 and 45c, and the M&P45 would be what i'd look at.

[hals1]

HK45 and 45c, and the M&P45 would be what i'd look at.

HK wants too much for their name.

[badness]

kimber makes a .22 conversion kit, however it is rather expensive. You might be able to pick up a whole .22 ruger 22/45 or something for the price of the kimber conversion kit.

Or maybe even pick up a dedicated .22 from chiappa or something.

[D Golden]

Remington Rand & Colt Commander .45 owner here. I would stick with what your comfortable with. Bear in mind the newer Colts have that saftey system built into them.

[hals1]

Remington Rand & Colt Commander .45 owner here. I would stick with what your comfortable with. Bear in mind the newer Colts have that saftey system built into them.

What new safety system? I haven't been keeping up.

Thanks,
Hals1