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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?
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.
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- MacLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
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.
