Looking for a 3" 1911 Carry...

[Neener Neener]

Colt was the originator of that sized 1911. They got it right the first time, too. I've owned a Kimber UC and it was a lemon, although other have had different experiences. Doubtful, however, you will find a negative comment about the Colt Defender. They are fantastic shooter with managable recoil for the size, as well as surprisingly good accuracy for such a short barrel.

If recoil of a .45 is a possible issue for your wife (it is for mine), I would recommend a Springfield EMP9. That's on my short list.

[CHF_Pontiac T/A]

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the advice. I think she has her heart set on the STI now. I wanted her to wait and get an ECO but she does not want to worry about bumping or incidental scratches it might get being an EDC. (That's ok, I'll just get the ECO myself!) I suggested the CCO and the VBOB but she feels the 3" is easier for her to conceal.

.45 is not a problem for her. She loves using my Valor whenever we go to the range. She prefers the .45 now and it made her start to prefer the 1911. She loves it so much it caused her to decide that she wanted a 1911 for her EDC.

[wxl]

STI would be a good choice. Heard good things on the Micro but never fired one. I have one of the early model Defenders and would not hesitate carrying it. The Defender, Colt CCO and a Sig P238 have been my main choices for carry.