1911 in 9mm To Carry

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When it comes to carry I want one of two things,  big boom or lots of capcity.  a 9mm 1911 offers neither of those.

That is assuming you can handle the big boom.  Some people can, some can't.   I've personally never found a comm'l 45 loading that I could not double tap quickly and accuratly  with out of a gov or commader.

[aish]

The EMP is certainly an excellent choice.

[ericire12]

More 9mm bashing, I see.

The 9mm is a great concealed carry round, and a great alternative to a .380

A 1911 in 9x19mm? Ain't that like a Ford F-150 with a 4 cylinder engine?

As far as the 1911 in 9mm, I think that the EMP is probably your best bet (Isn't it interesting how many 1911s "with 4 cylinder engines" Springfield has been able to sell? Me thinks they are on to something!).

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More 9mm bashing, I see.

The 9mm is a great concealed carry round, and a great alternative to a .380

As far as the 1911 in 9mm, I think that the EMP is probably your best bet (Isn't it interesting how many 1911s "with 4 cylinder engines" Springfield has been able to sell? Me thinks they are on to something!).

Me thinks its ammo cost.

[ericire12]

Me thinks its ammo cost.

I disagree. I think that the vast majority of gun purchasers don't really factor ammo costs into their buying decision - they just go on the assumption that ammo costs are relatively about the same from caliber to caliber. The 9mm is a very advantageous caliber for concealed carry (low recoil, less weight, high capacity, sufficient stopping power, etc...). Yes, it is a trade off, but everything about concealed carry is a trade off.

45 ACP is without a doubt the ideal pistol cartridge for self defense, but it does not always lend itself to ideal concealment options, and especially not deep concealment. If your particular concealed carry options dont allow you to carry a mid to full sized .45 everywhere you go, then I'll take a 10+1 subcompact 9mm over a .380, .32, or a .38 special wheel gun any day of the week!  -------Make mine a Glock 26!

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[Galeth005]

I ahvent had the chance to fire an emp but they are comforable in my hand, and even if u dont like the 9mm or .40 cal options, you can upgrade to the micro compact in .45... or you could go real small with a para wart hawg in 9 or any other of the hogs in .45, then again kimber makes a pretty nice compact 1911, with options in 9mm .45 and some options in 38 super... (none of the 38 supers are compact to my knowledge) i personaly prefer springfield to kimber and para, but thats just me