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Mounting an EPS on a Defender

RONIN45

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Posted: 5/6/2026 1:56:41 PM EDT

Thinking about mounting an EPS on my newly acquired Colt Defender LW 9mm. Wanted to see if anyone has done this to their Defender, also looking for recommendations on who to use for cutting the slide. Thanks in advance.

Ewald

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Posted: 5/7/2026 12:17:17 PM EDT

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Could you post a picture when it's done? I am curious how it will turn out.

EPS Cary seems more like the right width for a single stack. That is why I am asking.

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TGWLDR

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Posted: 5/7/2026 6:46:54 PM EDT

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No personal experience, but I've heard praise from more than 1 source.

https://wrightarmory.com/product/2011-1911-optic-cut/

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Posted: 5/8/2026 5:26:20 PM EDT

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I have one on my Tisas Night Stalker, in .45acp. It's shot suppressed 99% of the time & it hasn't had any issues.

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Posted: 5/8/2026 6:10:36 PM EDT

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I also think the EPS Carry is a better choice for a 1911. Here is the EPS on a 1911:

RONIN45

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Posted: 5/8/2026 8:58:57 PM EDT

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Should have been a little clearer. I have several handguns with EPS carry mounted on them. Definitely going to mount a carry on my Defender and probably on my. Dan Wesson ECP as well.

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Posted: 5/9/2026 8:40:35 AM EDT

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@dogtired Thank you for the pic

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