1911 action .380ACP

[JDKinman]

I have a Star .380 that is a minature 1911 Series 70 style (no stinking magazine safety) that is a constant companion in my flight bag.

Problem is, it has a thumbrest grip that makes it downright uncomfortable to carry in an IWB holster. Plus, it's difficult--and expensive--to find extra parts and magazines for it.

Doubtful there is a market for such a gun anymore, but the S&W 1911 is a work of sheer art and I would love to see one scaled down to a smaller size to accommodate .380ACP or even 9mm.

I have an awful lot of pilot/aircraft owner friends who would love to have such a gun for their flight bags--plus a very easy, convenient and effective carry companion once landed and at our destination.

Plus factor would be that it could have some appeal to women as well.

I remember the original Lady Smith in 9mm, but no way in Hades was I going to tuck a gun in my waistband or flight bag that had the word "Lady" on it. . .

Anyhow, I'm in kind of a dreaming mood so why not dream about another perfect gun, eh?

JD

 

[Smee78]

Why not just get a Colt Mustang? I enjoy my Mustang 2 or they also made the Goverment model. Also why are you afraid to carry a gun with the word lady on it? I love my 65 LadySmith and being a 357 she is nothing to laugh at.

 

[Grayfox]

I'm also a big fan of the Colt Mustang. Unfortunately, they are no longer made and prices have gone through the roof.
Check out the Sig P-238. Its very close to a scaled down 1911 in 380. I had the opportunity to shoot one and was quite impressed with it.

 

[Engine 21]

I'm pretty sure Colt has or is starting up the Mustang .380 again (I read it somewhere). If so, I would go for that. I carry a Colt .380 Gov't. - like it. I just got a Sig P-238 - have to say I'm not impressed. I wanted to be, but I'm not. I'm sticking with the Colt.