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Springfield 1911 EMP vs Colt Defender 9mm

Springfield 1911 EMP

SAO Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
vs

Colt Defender 9mm

SAO Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
1911 EMP 6.6 in 5 in 1.12 in 27 oz
Defender 9mm 6.75 in 5.13 in 1.25 in 24 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
1911 EMP 3 in SAO springfield-armory.com
Defender 9mm 3 in SAO colt.com

Capacity

  9mm Luger 9mm Luger
1911 EMP 9 (+1) 9 (+1)
Defender 9mm 8 (+1) 8 (+1)

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