Smaller 1911 in 9mm?

[Red Schwinn]

Hi all. I don't have a lot of experience with 1911s. But I do find a full size too large. And I prefer 9mm. A few years ago I bought and quickly sold a Browning 1911-380. Great idea for my wants… but too small. Yesterday I got to shoot a Springfield EMP 4 in 9mm. This one felt great for me. Though it had some feeding issues and a little web research suggesting that's common.

Anyone have suggestions or advice for the best EMP sized (specifically grip circumference) 9mm 1911?

Much appreciated
Red

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[solv3nt]

Hi all. I don't have a lot of experience with 1911s. But I do find a full size too large. And I prefer 9mm. A few years ago I bought and quickly sold a Browning 1911-380. Great idea for my wants… but too small. Yesterday I got to shoot a Springfield EMP 4 in 9mm. This one felt great for me. Though it had some feeding issues and a little web research suggesting that's common.

Anyone have suggestions or advice for the best EMP sized (specifically grip circumference) 9mm 1911?

Much appreciated
Red

DW ECO.

 

[Red Schwinn]

DW ECO.

Thank you. I'll read up on that one!

 

[solv3nt]

Thank you. I'll read up on that one!

My second choice is the Colt Defender.

 

[Hueco]

DW ECO.

Second this - if you want more slide, I love me my DW Guardian.

 

[solv3nt]

Take a look at the Sig P938 as well. It's 1911ish.

 

[unionguy]

My EMP with the 3" barrel in 9mm has been stellar, accurate as hell too.

 

[Red Schwinn]

My EMP with the 3" barrel in 9mm has been stellar, accurate as hell too.

I shot the the EMP concealed carry contour 4". It was really accurate for me. A joy to shoot. Did you have any issues with feeding or extraction? Was it ammo finnicky?

Thanks!

 

[unionguy]

Nope. I bought it used, I've probably only run 100 rounds through it, 124gr S&B. I'm really impressed with it so far. Yeah, it's really accurate too. I'm actually shocked how accurate it is. Caveat: I've only shot in the 7-10 yard range.

 

[Dirty Cary]

I like my p938 so much I gave my wife my micro 9 and got a Legion p938.
Small enough for the pocket or on the belt.

 

[Red Schwinn]

Second this - if you want more slide, I love me my DW Guardian.

This is a very cool 1911.

 

[kopcicle]

Standard Commander in 9mm. Alloy frame if that is an issue. Clones abound. Originals are scarce and usually expensive.

BBR 3.10 9mm ?

Tisas 1911 Carry B9 (R) with or without rail

Beretta 84 DA/SA in 380

Tisas Fatih 13 ^^^^ same only different

Girsan MC 1911 C

Just spit balling here because I have little interest.
You may have though.

 

[nammac]

Hi all. I don't have a lot of experience with 1911s. But I do find a full size too large. And I prefer 9mm. A few years ago I bought and quickly sold a Browning 1911-380. Great idea for my wants… but too small. Yesterday I got to shoot a Springfield EMP 4 in 9mm. This one felt great for me. Though it had some feeding issues and a little web research suggesting that's common.

Anyone have suggestions or advice for the best EMP sized (specifically grip circumference) 9mm 1911?

Much appreciated
Red

Go with a commander sized(4.25") Springfield Ronin, they come with thin grips, reducing the grip circumference and making the pistol much more comfortable. Aluminum alloy frame, blued steel slide. Looks like this:

 

[mpmax]

Tisas Tank Commander, all steel 9mm $400ish. Easy on the recoil, $20 mags.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Hi-Power.. weighs one pound less than the 1911, done.

 

[solv3nt]

Hi-Power.. weighs one pound less than the 1911, done.

Hi-Point?

 

[Knobgoblin]

Go with a commander sized(4.25") Springfield Ronin, they come with thin grips, reducing the grip circumference and making the pistol much more comfortable. Aluminum alloy frame, blued steel slide. Looks like this:

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I wanted to love this gun , but a glaring design flaw came to light recently.



That cut in the slide holds on to a 9mm empty like a raccoon on a corndog.

This is a ronin emp

 

[Certaindeaf]

I wanted to love this gun , but a glaring design flaw came to light recently.

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That cut in the slide holds on to a 9mm empty like a raccoon on a corndog.corn dog.

This is a ronin emp

The Dremel will never die!

 

[Bobbygun]

I wanted to love this gun , but a glaring design flaw came to light recently.

View attachment 1452824View attachment 1452825View attachment 1452826

That cut in the slide holds on to a 9mm empty like a raccoon on a corndog.

This is a ronin emp

Well, I gotta ask: Why did you stick that case in there like that to begin with?

"Like a raccoon on a corndog." I'm stealin' that.

 

[nammac]

I wanted to love this gun , but a glaring design flaw came to light recently.

View attachment 1452824View attachment 1452825View attachment 1452826

That cut in the slide holds on to a 9mm empty like a raccoon on a corndog.

This is a ronin emp

Send that puppy back to have that adjusted. I've had no issues with either of my Ronin Operator's (9mm or .45)