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Need a 4" 1911 in 9mm, but it must have an ambi safety, for a friend.

What do you recommend / have experience with?

Thanks,

Scott B. wrote:Need a 4" 1911 in 9mm, but it must have an ambi safety, for a friend.

What do you recommend / have experience with?

Thanks,

Budget???

For Carry, or other use?

Is weight a consideration?

Scott B. wrote: but it must have an ambi safety,

As a lefty and a 1911 guy-

I would not buy any particular 1911 because it had an ambi... most factory installed ambi's are junk. Buy the gun that's right /best for him and have the ambi safety (Wilson BP is my preference) installed.

Now onto your question- budget recommendation Springfield Range officer Compact (or champion) depending on frame size preference. IMO this is the best deal under $1k. Over $1k, set a budget then we can really help him spend it!

I have a Citadel 1911 in 9mm.
No ambi safety and it weights more than '69 VW Beetle but, it's been reliable every range trip and it's fun and accurate to shoot. Best of all, it cost me less that $400.

Frankie wrote:I have a Citadel 1911 in 9mm.
No ambi safety and it weights more than '69 VW Beetle but, it's been reliable every range trip and it's fun and accurate to shoot. Best of all, it cost me less that $400.

On the flip side, Nighthawk Custom has some really nice models in a 4.25 inch barrel. Of course, those will run you around $3,000 or so.

It really is difficult to give useful info without knowing budget

He's a shooter, so it won't be a safe queen. His request for the 4" vice 4.25", and 9mm. I think takes care of weight and concealment (let's say that's a given). Price let's say up to Kimber/Dan Wesson level - definitely not Wilson level.

On two ends of the spectrum I've considered:

Springfield 1911 EMP 4” Lightweight Champion

Kimber Pro CDP

Something in that range.

I've run across the Citadel name, have no experience with them. How's the fit and finish?

check out the Springfield EMP, it is one of the best 9mm 1911's on the market

Salty1 wrote:check out the Springfield EMP, it is one of the best 9mm 1911's on the market

+1

Bitter Clinger wrote:

Salty1 wrote:check out the Springfield EMP, it is one of the best 9mm 1911's on the market

+1

+2!

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.

Browning hi power

It'll usually fit in the 1911 holster

The Marshal wrote:

Bitter Clinger wrote:

Salty1 wrote:check out the Springfield EMP, it is one of the best 9mm 1911's on the market

+1

+2!

+3!

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

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

DevilDawg wrote: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!

Scott B. wrote: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"?