A 1911 is its own thing and will not be a DA/SA. Not trying to flame you, just trying to help you on the terminology. CZ makes a compact version of the the CZ 75. You can get it with a decocker, the cz75 D PCR, if you prefer to carry it decocked. It works much like the Sigs. The DA/SA is becoming a dying breed as so many people would rather have a striker fired pistol. It's a shame as DA/SA is great. I hope you find what you're looking for. Happy Hunting!

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Going to be hard to find something like that in EMP size. I recommend Sigs for DA/SA. In 45 look for p220 combat. This basically a p220 but with approximately 3/4” shorter slide. Or p229 in other calibers. Photo shows my p220 so just imagine it with a p229 slide length.

 

**Meant to add not a 1911, as others stated no such 1911 exists but......
Older S&W 3rd Gen, the 4516. They’re out there but it may take a bit of work to find one. There’s 3 on Gunbroker fyi.

 

Asking for a 1911 with a DA/SA is like asking for a Corvette with a factory pickup bed.

As stated, no “1911” is going to have a DA/SA, that I’m aware of. If you want a DA/SA with 1911-esque controls, the Sig 226/229 is not that. Those Sigs are also huge. The Sig 938 is a small 1911-based firearm, but SA-only (because it operates like a 1911).

Unfortunately, when you get into the smaller sizes, there really aren’t many DA/SA, in any platform. The Sig 239 is smaller than the other P-Series, but not as small as what it seems you’re looking for and it doesn’t offer 1911-like controls. The Sig 224 is a smaller version of the 229. Right size and DA/SA, still not a 1911.

Most small handguns are made in DAO or are striker fired. What doesn’t fit in those categories is single action.

In larger frames, such as the size of the 226/229, the FN FNX has 1911- ish controls. It’s a DA/SA that can be carried “cocked and locked”. Again, it’s huge, compared to what you want.

 

If you want DA/SA compact and like 1911s, I'd try a Sig P220 compact or P245. They are not a 1911, which are going to be SA with rare exceptions, but I think a lot of folks (myself included), are pretty comfortable going between the two.

 

A 1911 that's DA/SA? Never heard of such heresy.

The smallest DA/SA pistols I know of are the HK P30SK or the Beretta PX4 Storm subcompact, but they won't be anything close to a 1911 or a CZ.

 

This is kind of like saying I'm looking for a cat that comes to me on command, enjoys fetch and can help me hunt.

 

CZ Rami might fit the bill. Look for a BD model is you want a decocker. It's roughly the size of a g26.

 

The Colt Double Eagle was made in Government, Commander and even Officer Models. It doesn't do much for me, but I don't know how you could find a gun more fitting your wants than an actual DA/SA 1911 made by Colt that can be had in a compact version.

 

Sig P245 is what your looking for.

 

I love my CZ P-01 (which you mentioned) almost as much as my 1911s. As a matter of fact, I'm wearing my P-01 right now as my normal carry 1911 (a Guardian 45) in in the shop getting new sights.

If you "Cajunize" it, the SA pull of the P-01 will be very light, crisp, and smooth and the DA pull will be relatively light and still crisp and smooth. Out of the box though, it's rarely that good of a trigger. The up side is you can get a Cajunized P-01 for about the same price as a Dan Wesson. You can have Cajun Gun Works do the work or buy the kit and install it yourself (which I did).

 

Love my CZ P07. P01 is a good choice also.

 

Para ordnance made the lda. But I don't think it has single action. I think it's an officer or commander size.

 

Take a look at a Beretta Mini Cougar in .45acp. Not a new or even current offering from Beretta but a great pistol from days gone by.

 

The Springfield XDE is probably the closest thing to what you’re looking for. It’s a single stack that can be run cocked/locked or da/sa.

 

P245?

 

Ohhh you mean HK USP....yup you will love them. Quite a few 1911 owners have a couple in here!

 

How small you looking for? What caliber?

Sig P224 is gone but you can still find plenty out there.

XDE may be an option for you.

Also the Walther P99c might work. Not traditional da/sa but kinda is.


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I'm afraid this is futile need to rethink things, . I'm going to stick with SA only- since the features I'd want are more akin to 1911 style [ no polymer , grip angle , slim single stack etc. ]

back to original search = between Kimber Micro 9 & Springfield EMP3 big difference in price ?

 

I'm afraid this is futile need to rethink things, . I'm going to stick with SA only- since the features I'd want are more akin to 1911 style [ no polymer , grip angle , slim single stack etc. ]

back to original search = between Kimber Micro 9 & Springfield EMP3 big difference in price ?

Go with the EMP if those are your only two options. I like the EMP quite a bit and the 4" Carry(I think they call it "Contour Carry"?) model is very appealing. I never bought one because I always end up going back to Government/Commander 1911's whenever I decide I'm going to reconsider my approach to carrying. Finally I stopped "reconsidering" and just went with 1911 models that suit different carry situations.

Seriously though, did you look into the model that was actually built as what you're asking for, the Colt Double Eagle? I'm not a fan of them, but they really are the exact thing you describe, a SA/DA 1911 and it came in compact versions. I believe they were even in 9mm & .40S&W.

My wife wants one of the Bel-Air Kimber Micro models and yes, she wants it for the color. She packs a SA Range Officer Compact .45 in the diaper bag and her favorite gun for almost 15 years is a Ruger P345, so if she wants something just for the "pretty", well she's probably going to get it.

I hope you find what you're looking for. I believe you are looking at spending a few hundred more dollars if you went with the EMP, even $500 more depending upon the exact model. I also believe that it is money well spent and that the EMP is a fine carry gun. It's easy to tell you what suits me and I can also tell you why, but how a particular gun suits you, the way you carry, your build and the myriad situations you may find yourself in are very personal and subjective. I truly hope you find what suits you.

 

Saw a bunch of negative reviews on the EMP. - key issue was reliability with different ammo ?

I'll try to find both for sure

 

If you can find one. The sig ultra compact is nice to carry.

 

I had my EMP 4" to the range last week it is in 40s&w so it is heavy. You will have a hard time finding it in 9mm. What I did find after looking for it for over a year
a S&W 1911 Pro in 9mm 3". Here is a photo.