ECO Or EMP?
 

Thinking small 9mm here. Don't need one at all, just want one. I'm sure most of you can relate to that!

So, are they about the same size? One better than the other? Any real negatives to either of them?

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If you want a 1911 go with the ECO.

The EMP looks like a 1911 but has different dimensions.

Springfield made the EMP around the 9mm cartridge, so it should be very reliable.

I don't have ether so this is JMO.:D

Greg

2nd this..........

The only PM7 I know is the full size DW .45.

Well, OK then.

In that size....springfield micro compact .LOADEDmodel. Love mine. Take a look

Bias opinion......ECO!

I've handled a couple EMPs and wasn't all that impressed with what I saw. I have yet to see a ECO but knowing the quality pieces that Dan Wesson has been putting out that I would be a fan instantly. I would want the 45ACP version though.

I've also handled the EMPs... shot a number of them also. Take a look at a Micro Compact. Same size, 45acp. I have a review on mine somewhere on the forum... just search it. Here's a picture to whet the appetite.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...a/P1020461.jpg

"Loaded" model, 3" barrel. You do your part, it will do its part.


For size comparison: The second firearm is a Colt Mustang Plus II in 380 cal.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...a/P1020458.jpg

Hope this helps... (actually, it may just confuse your choices even further! lol). I don't like 40 cal in this size frame, hurts my hand to shoot for more than a couple mags. The 45 just seems to push right out of the barrel if you know what I mean....

Just my thoughts. Good luck

DaFadda

I received a call about 30 minutes ago from an LGS informing me that they've received a few ECO blems.

It's only been four days since I told him I may be interested in one. I was thinking yesterday that it'd be cool to pick up a Baer for a few hundred more $$.

Grizz

I really appreciate the input guys. I really want the 9mm though, not the .45. I have this rugged little beauty in essentially the same size and in .45, and it's a freaking hoot.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34.../Guns/9451.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34.../Guns/9452.jpg

I believe the EMP is a bit more narrow and 1/2"shorter. I have the ECO in 9 and love it. it is very accurate!

I had an EMP, steel frame 40 S&W. The key word here is HAD. I'm not bashing S.A., just saying what my experience was. I'd get the D.W. I did send it back to S.A. to make it right before I traded it, free advice is worth what it cost.

I'd like an ECO in 9mm, just to have one. I already have an ECO in 45 ACP and it shoots great. Recoil isn't a problem and the gun is just what I expected from a Dan Wesson 1911. I think if it were ME I'd go ECO hands down. Now price may be a factor, I don't know what the EMP's are selling for so that could tip the scales one way or another. But all things being equal, its ECO for me all the way.

STI Shadow?:D

Thanks. My LGS has two ECO's in the showcase right now @ $1499 ea. I am so damned tempted.

Price doens't sound too bad. Go fondel them awhile and I'll bet you leave with one :)

Are either of those in 45?

I was in there today, and they now have FOUR ECO's in the cabinet. I do not know if any are .45.

Does your FFL sell/ship out of state?

Yes they do. It is The Marksman. The online sales dude is named D.o.u.g. (253) 535-4363

OK, so I couldn't stand it any more.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34...s/IMG_0130.jpg

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They still have three 9mm in stock.

Very nice Zilmo......congrats!!!:)

Beautiful ECO...........

I looked at them yesterday glad you got one. Congrats.

All 9mm.... Boo!

Nice ECO!

Nicely chosen, Zilmo. I picked one up 2 months ago and haven't looked back. As a matter of fact, it's made me want to pick up one in .45ACP to go with it (.45ACP has, until the ECO, been my caliber of choice)! Oh, and a VBob in Duty Treat, too. Too many wants to cash ratio.

P.S. That Duty Treatment is awesome in terms of looks and wear...which is one of the reasons why I usually prefer stainless steel.

E.