Question Suggestions for 1911, 9mm, 4"?

[lavalamp117]

Hi folks,

I'm trying to identify if there are any 1911s available to purchase in California that meet the following criteria:
- 9mm
- 4ish inch barrel
- around $1000 (used price okay)
- if comes in SS, that's great

Is there anything available on the roster that meets these criteria? I've searched here and looked around without much luck.

(this is a post asking for suggestions, not a Want-to-Buy classifieds ad - admin please let me know if this is in the wrong place or something).

 

[lamduhh]

SAI EMP is not too far away from what your looking for

 

[SteamedHams]

You can either get 4" .45, or 3" or 5" 9mm. I'm not aware of any 4" 9mm that's on-roster . You'd need to look at PPTs for something off-roster, like a SA Ronin EMP.

 

[BillSmith]

Echoing previous post...

Springfield Arms EMP 9mm in 4" barrel. The 3" is more common, which is what I have. More accurate than me, great trigger, flawless unless you limp wrist it. Have had that happen to family that have limited firearms experience.

 

[Jimi Jah]

EMP. It's a great design.

 

[lavalamp117]

Thank you for the responses; it's as I suspected then - bummer California does not have more options here. Seems we have more 4" options for 2011s than 1911s. The EMP Ronin looks nice but I'm sure the off-roster premium makes it a silly choice.

If money were no object....

 

[secretaznman]

Hi folks,

I'm trying to identify if there are any 1911s available to purchase in California that meet the following criteria:
- 9mm
- 4ish inch barrel
- around $1000 (used price okay)
- if comes in SS, that's great

Is there anything available on the roster that meets these criteria? I've searched here and looked around without much luck.

(this is a post asking for suggestions, not a Want-to-Buy classifieds ad - admin please let me know if this is in the wrong place or something).

I would 100% recommend SA EMP! I actually have one and I love it!

You'd want to swap out the mainspring housing because CA ones come with the ILS (integrated locking system), garbage AF, you can get one from Smith & Alexander and your gun will be amazing!

If you search Gunbroker you can get them for a lot less. I bought a barely used one and paid $750 or so after shipping, DROS, FET. Just make sure you get the UPC code P19209LCA otherwise it's a no go for CA.

 

[lamduhh]

Here's what it looks like next to a g19 with a bit of extras done to it

Custom cerokote slide
Small bobtail cut
Crowned barrel
Also I have flush fit 10rd mags custom made before they made the OTS

 

[lavalamp117]

Thank you guys very much for the photos and detailed responses. I'm surprised they are that affordable on GunBroker, I haven't seen them too cheap on here.

I'll give it some more thought. Was really hoping to get a little longer barrel, but having it be more compact may not be a bad thing...

I would 100% recommend SA EMP! I actually have one and I love it!

You'd want to swap out the mainspring housing because CA ones come with the ILS (integrated locking system), garbage AF, you can get one from Smith & Alexander and your gun will be amazing!

If you search Gunbroker you can get them for a lot less. I bought a barely used one and paid $750 or so after shipping, DROS, FET. Just make sure you get the UPC code P19209LCA otherwise it's a no go for CA.

Here's what it looks like next to a g19 with a bit of extras done to it

Custom cerokote slide
Small bobtail cut
Crowned barrel
Also I have flush fit 10rd mags custom made before they made the OTS

 

[9mmContagion]

@lavalamp117 You can grab a Kimber Pro Carry HD ii in 38 super and put a 9mm barrel in it. 4” 1911. And it’s on the roster!

The EMP 4” is better IMO, but the Kimber is a very viable option

 

[willssmithing]

I would 100% recommend SA EMP! I actually have one and I love it!

You'd want to swap out the mainspring housing because CA ones come with the ILS (integrated locking system), garbage AF, you can get one from Smith & Alexander and your gun will be amazing!

If you search Gunbroker you can get them for a lot less. I bought a barely used one and paid $750 or so after shipping, DROS, FET. Just make sure you get the UPC code P19209LCA otherwise it's a no go for CA.

Smith & Alexander sadly are no longer in business. Alan has closed shop

 

[willssmithing]

I still have a few in-stock here though

 

[lavalamp117]

@lavalamp117 You can grab a Kimber Pro Carry HD ii in 38 super and put a 9mm barrel in it. 4” 1911. And it’s on the roster!

The EMP 4” is better IMO, but the Kimber is a very viable option

Thanks Contagion - this is a cool path and my favorite option so far; doing a little googling I see that Kimber offers a service to send the gun in and fit a new barrel. Probably a little costly for my taste but one of the few ways to achieve what I'm looking for.

It seems most people say it is not a DIY job; I'm no pistolsmith expert - is this something a local smith could do for a reasonable price?

 

[9mmContagion]

Thanks Contagion - this is a cool path and my favorite option so far; doing a little googling I see that Kimber offers a service to send the gun in and fit a new barrel. Probably a little costly for my taste but one of the few ways to achieve what I'm looking for.

It seems most people say it is not a DIY job; I'm no pistolsmith expert - is this something a local smith could do for a reasonable price?

100% something a local smith could achieve and I would recommend @willssmithing if you’re at all local! It really is the best option for what you’re looking to achieve. I’m a die hard 9mm 1911 guy and was looking down the same path you are, until I got on 2011s. If it wasn’t for 2011s I’d have the exact Kimber I recommended. Otherwise it’s the STI Tac 4.0 via PPT for the win

 

[Deleted member 16735]

Look at the fusion xp pro, a bunch of stores selling it with the single shot exemption. Glock mag 2011.