Need helping choosing my next EDC

The SA EMP has a very different feel than a traditional 1911. The EMP grip is much smaller. I highly recommend literally getting your hands on one before you buy. If you have big hands, you might find that you don't like it.

 

I had a Springfield Loaded in 9mm. Some work was needed to get it to run reliably. The factory recoil and hammer springs were the wrong weight. The extractor was not correctly tensioned by the factory. I suppose I could have sent it back to SA and had them fix it, but I didn't.

Maybe the newer Range Officers are better, but I have my doubts.

 

DW Guardian
My current carry in 38Super

 

Hell doesn't appear to have frozen over yet, so I won't do a Springfield. Fortunately, Dan Wesson is an excellent choice. My wife has a Guardian and loves it. I'm not keen on the feel of a bobtail, personally, but I'll vote that way because it's been such a solid gun.

 

There is a nice DW Vigil 9mm f/s in the classifieds. I would go with DW over Springfield unless want to get some more work done to your pistol to personalize it.

 

My suggestion is Guardian or Vigil.

 

Guardian would be my choice out of the listed options.
I have a Guardian in 9mm, she is a sweet shooter. That said my EDC is an ECO in 9mm, zero issues and shoots just as well as the Guardian.

I would pass on the EMP4 CCC, reliability was not good with my instance.

 

Guardian is definitely worth it. Better parts and better build quality.

 

You will not be disappointed.

Great gun. Well laid out. Quality parts & fitting. Excellent customer service if you ever need it.

You can't go wrong with that one.

 

I have an ECP in 45ACP...
Do you not like the night sights on the Guardian?
While I like the Gold bead front sight on the ECP, for a CCW I prefer a fiber optic or high viz night sight.

The Guardian can be found for quite a bit less than the ECP, if you look around some.

 

I have the ECP in 9mm.
It is an incredibly accurate, soft shooting, just all around great handgun.
I absolutely love mine.

 

I have the ECP in 9mm, it's a great little carry gun. Actually been thinking about buying another one in 45 acp. Never had a Guardian but kind wrestling whether to get a 45 acp in EPC or Guardian. The only thing I don't like on the ECP is the brass front sight.

 

Congratulations more is always better.

 

Quantity vs Quality. Our never ending quest for the right decision. In the younger years quantity always won. Older, give me better quality less quantity. I guess the decision is somewhat relative to your stage in life.