SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
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SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
Has anyone looked into which 9mm 1911 is the smallest on the market ??
From what I have found so far is the Kimber Ultra Aegis II seems to be the samllest as far as overall dimensions especially width of slide ect.
(trying to keep concealment in mind)
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From what I have found so far is the Kimber Ultra Aegis II seems to be the samllest as far as overall dimensions especially width of slide ect.
(trying to keep concealment in mind)
Thanks Guys
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
Think the Springfield EMP is smaller (H 5" x L 6")
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
I thought the Springfield EMP held that record.
Although I think it should be possible to make one smaller.
Although I think it should be possible to make one smaller.
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
Also, don't be mislead by the height specs on the Kimber Aegis II; it states 4.75 H 90° to the barrel, so to if they were measuring to the bottom of the barrel the top of slide will be at least another 3/4" I would estimate.
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
No such thing. A real 1911 is chambered in .45acp. 
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
Don't know if it's the absolute smallest, but the EMP is a petite gun and easy to carry. They re-engineered the gun around the smaller 9mm cartridge which reduces dimensions of the gun in several areas. For me, it fits my hand better than most full-sized 1911's, and it is a joy to shoot.
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
I have an EMP 9mm and also a Para Ordnance PDA/LDA in 9mm
I have measured both and I cannot find any dimensional difference that matters - length, height, thickness
I have measured both and I cannot find any dimensional difference that matters - length, height, thickness
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
USA1 wrote:No such thing. A real 1911 is chambered in .45acp.
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
looking at the Kimber their height appears to be at the top of the barrell. The width appears to be 1.15 with carry melt. Could not find width on the EMP.
I may have my manufactures wrong but i thought that the EMP had some feature that was not common to most standard 1911's
(could have been the Para)
I may have my manufactures wrong but i thought that the EMP had some feature that was not common to most standard 1911's
(could have been the Para)
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
Isn't that new Sig 938 going to be smallest? Or does that not count because not grip safety ?
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
And not available yet.A-R wrote:Isn't that new Sig 938 going to be smallest? Or does that not count because not grip safety ?
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RECIT wrote:And not available yet.A-R wrote:Isn't that new Sig 938 going to be smallest? Or does that not count because not grip safety ?
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
What type of 9mm? My Colt Gov't .380 is technically a 9mm and is way smaller than either the Kimber or Springer. 
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Re: SMALLEST 9mm 1911 ???
This is what I was thinking.Carry-a-Kimber wrote:What type of 9mm? My Colt Gov't .380 is technically a 9mm and is way smaller than either the Kimber or Springer.
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