Opinions on the Springfield Ultra Compact?

Hey everyone, glad to see most of the old crew is around! I am looking for opinions on the SA Ultra compact .45ACP. The model i am considering is a V10 ported model, about 90% condition. I can get it for a decent price from a reputable source, but cant shoot it first.... Anybody have or shoot one of these?

2011-05-16T23:35:31Z

The gun appears to have some honest use, although the pipe looks to be in good shape. I am hoping that its well broken in. It will not be a regular carry gun, maybe open carry on occasion and for range use.

Mac2011-05-16T23:30:49Z

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A good quality subcompact is decent, but still a subcompact 1911. They just aren't as reliable as a fullsize. That said, the two Kimber Ultras that I have experience with are very accurate, surprisingly so; I would expect the top shelf Springfields to be as good.

But if you haven't shot a 3" .45 before, you owe it to yourself before committing to one. They are VERY snappy under recoil, certainly shootable, but nothing like a standard 1911.

The ported model will help with that a lot, but now you are going to have a MUCH louder pistol, noticeably so, even with hearing protection.

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