Comparing compact 9mm 1911's

[Walkalong]

Another EMP fan. Mine runs like a Swiss watch. I have no experience with the other choices.

 

[tarosean]

For the EMP owners

Does it have the ILS? Is the MSH plastic and one of their proprietary parts?

 

[GLI45]

I have an STI Guardian in 9mm and it's been my primary carry for several years. I can't recommend it highly enough. Very reliable, eats any ammo I've fed it, and is amazingly accurate for a carry size (3.9" barrel) pistol. I've also shot it in IDPA and local league matches. My wife picked up an Escort a few months ago and loves it. At 3" and with the alloy frame it's about 10 ounces lighter than my Guardian. In 9mm both guns are very easy shooters.

 

[Jim PHL]

GL145 thanks for the reply. I kept forgetting that the STI Guardian has a steel frame. I think everything else on my list is aluminum-framed. That ECO is a sharp-looking gun and Dan Wesson has a great reputation these days. I'd love to have a matching pair in 9mm and .45!

 

[Hagen442]

Small Frame 1911 9MM Pistols

My choice was the Colt New Agent in 9MM.
No Issues, Another Great Addition to the Colt Stable.

 

[Jim PHL]

A few people have mentioned the Agent. Does anyone have an Agent AND a Defender? The exterior differences are pretty obvious. (Thumb-safety, grip safety, color of finish and obviously the sites. Are they similar or same INSIDE?

I like the look of the blue/black finish of the Agent. (Looks like my new O1991.) I'm wondering what would be the difference between a TALO Agent with Novaks compared to a Defender?

 

[floydster]

Like Walk, I love my EMP--none finer, Spingfield designed this compact 1911 from the ground up--it's not a conversion like some others

 

[JDR]

"No such thing as a 9mm 1911"
I have a Springfield Loaded 9mm 1911 that is a great shooter, extremely accurate. So is my Browning Hi-Power, which is almost a 9mm 1911

 

[r1derbike]

Hmmm. That EMP would make a nice companion to my XD-S...