May 27th, 2019
3:48 runtime
If you are like me, you carry a 1911 for self-defense.
Having the right ammunition to go with mySpringfield Armory 1911 EMPis important to me.
It needs to be reliable, shoot accurately and have the ability to put an attacker down quickly.
But, I want to confirm that it will function in a compact 1911.
I know some people believe that chambering a 1911 in 9mm is treasonous.
Compact Range Officer
As stated above, I wanted to test the ammo in both guns.
However, in the video, I only captured me shooting the ammunition through the Range Officer Compact 1911.
Trust me when I say the results were nearly identical with both pistols.
It is obviously based on the original John Moses Browning design in a package designed for concealed carry.
The bull barrel is 4 long and has a fully supported chamber.
Made of forged stainless steel, the barrel is considered match grade and has a 1:16 twist.
The company makes loads in a wide range of handgun calibers including the 9mm.
In this evaluation of compact 1911 defensive ammo, I selected the 124 grain standard pressure load.
Federal also makes a +P, or higher pressure, version of the load.
There is a velocity increase of 50 fps, which can make a difference.
Nevertheless, I have seen the standard pressure ammo do extremely well in the field.
I am comfortable carrying it if it functioned properly in my Range Officer and EMP pistols.
Practice Load
American Eagle is the budget-friendly line of practice ammo made by Federal.
you’re free to also get American Eagle loads with different bullet weights and in other calibers.
On the Range
The real proof to ammo is on the range.
So, that is where I headed.
I fired several boxes of both American Eagle and HST loads through the EMP and Range Officer Compact.
I was pleased with how well each shot.
To start with, all of the ammo was 100% reliable in both pistols.
This is a must for me.
In a non-stress environment, I was able to make very small groups with the ammo.
I was also able to group shots very well with the American Eagle load.
Bottom Line
Both lines of ammunition worked well for me.
It is reliable and accurate.
Contrary to the long standing beliefs about the .45,the 9mm is a great defensive cartridge.
Further, the American Eagle FMJ loads do very well as a stand in during practice sessions.
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1911EMP ChampionTM Concealed Carry Contour
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