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Springfield 1911 EMP vs Colt Defender 9mm

Springfield 1911 EMP facing right

Springfield 1911 EMP

SAO Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
vs
Colt Defender 9mm facing left

Colt Defender 9mm

SAO Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
1911 EMP6.6 in5 in1.12 in27 oz
Defender 9mm6.75 in5.13 in1.25 in24 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
1911 EMP3 in SAO springfield-armory.com
Defender 9mm3 in SAO colt.com

Capacity

 9mm Luger9mm Luger
1911 EMP 9 (+1) 9 (+1)
Defender 9mm 8 (+1) 8 (+1)

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