4" 9mm 1911 w/ ambi safety - recommend?

[Scott B.]

EMP is a good looking gun. I also like the looks of the Contour (v-bob) version.


Ouch - new requirement, must accept full size 9mm 1911 mags. EMP won't.

And what is the basis for this new "requirement"?

...he's got a lot of them. I get it. I think the 4" is going to be the catch there. In 4.25" there are a lot more options.

[DevilDawg]

Well he could get one of these if he has fancy taste.

https://stiguns.com/guns/dvc-carry/

Thanks a lot... you just made my heart ache for a $3k new gun!

I didn't want to be the lonely one....

[bobby]

Ok My Kimber PRO AEGIS II is 2lbs 1.95oz loaded with a standard 9rd mag. My unloaded 1911a1 45 also no mag in it is 2lbs 4.45oz... Only one thing he will need to get a safety installed as this is right hand only, not ambi... Mine shoots great...

http://www.kimberamerica.com/pro-aegis-ii

[maverick2076]

http://www.springfield-armory.com/produ ... mpion-9mm/

http://www.springfield-armory.com/produ ... mpion-9mm/

http://www.springfield-armory.com/produ ... ntour-9mm/

Any of these 3 4" models should work. I'm pretty sure they all take standard 9mm mags.

[The Marshal]

Scott, I too am curious why the "9mm in full size mag" requirement.
That is usually the point of failure for the 1911 9mm where they try to make a regular magazine work with the 9mm!
That is why the EMP is such a nice piece; it was designed and built to 9mm specs.