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Posted: 9/28/2015 9:48:15 AM EDT
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I would keep looking for a Colt.
My defender is more accurate than I am and more than it has a right to be and no issues. If I had to pick between the two you listed then I would go with the Springer. |
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Posted: 9/28/2015 10:29:31 AM EDT
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A friend has a SA EMP, his has been great and he carries it a lot.
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Posted: 9/29/2015 12:20:59 AM EDT
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Another option is the Dan Wesson ECO in 9mm. This thing runs awesome and the fit and finish is superb.
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Posted: 10/3/2015 11:12:47 AM EDT
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I went and looked at the Defender, the EMP and the Kimber. I could not find a Dan Wesson. I think I'm leaning toward the EMP, but I found a better deal on the Kimber. The Colt had too many sharp edges and the quality did not impress me (and I'm a die hard Colt guy). Thanks to everyone for their comments.
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Posted: 10/3/2015 11:44:08 AM EDT
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I worked at a gun store for the past 31/2 years, I have sold both and stopped recommending either to customers due to repeated QC problems, particularly with the Kimbers. Many problems with failures to feed. If I had to pick and was set on a 1911 platform compact 9mm I would choose the EMP, it comes with 3 mags vs 1 for the Kimber, mags for these guns can be hard to come by.
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Posted: 10/7/2015 11:03:48 AM EDT
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My buddy pulled his defender out of the box last week and I shot it for the first time. It wouldn't run any ammo that wasn't +P. Not sure if there is a break in process needed or what but didn't impress me one bit. I have a 5 inch Kimber in 9mm that took a little tweaking but now runs great. Lot's of people say the Springer ROs are great guns but I have never shot one.
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Posted: 10/7/2015 3:49:53 PM EDT
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Sight unseen I would go with the SA over a Kimber.
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Posted: 10/9/2015 11:44:27 AM EDT
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Love my EMP. Shoots great. Most accurate gun I have. Only problem I had with mine was the ejector loosened up. I lock tighted it and pushed it back down. No problem since.
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Posted: 10/9/2015 5:12:52 PM EDT
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SA EMP is far superior pistol. Customer service for one would sell me on the SA over the Kimber and the 1 year warranty they offer.
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Posted: 10/9/2015 7:29:12 PM EDT
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Since the EMP is a purpose built 3" 9mm gun from the ground up, I'd go that way.
Every other micro 1911 is a 45 chopped down and re-barreled and more likely to be finicky |
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Posted: 10/10/2015 7:00:04 PM EDT
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Since the EMP is a purpose built 3" 9mm gun from the ground up, I'd go that way. Every other micro 1911 is a 45 chopped down and re-barreled and more likely to be finicky +1 Excellent execution. -1 Doesn't share parts with standard 1911s, except grip screws and bushings = higher replacement/spare costs if needed/wanted. |
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Posted: 10/10/2015 9:46:29 PM EDT
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I have an EMP 9mm, I am trying hard to love it, but I don't yet, it has been completely reliable but I just don't shoot it well, I think the grip may be a bit small and slippery for me. I am going to add some grip to the front strap, if that isn't enough I may put on some crimson trace grips (they are a bit thicker) I really want to love and carry the EMP, but so far no go for me...it is a pretty little thing...
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Posted: 10/19/2015 6:42:10 PM EDT
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Another vote for the Dan Wesson ECO. Beautifully finished, dehorned, no sharp edges (you can shave with that Colt - I know because I had one), the DW is a great pistol.
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Posted: 10/20/2015 11:06:28 AM EDT
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Why not take a look at STI? I have a few of their 9mm's and they've been 100%.
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