Ultralight 1911s... a Working List

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McPatrickClan

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

Good evening all. I got a little bored this afternoon and began doing some research. A Glock 17 weighs about 22 ounces and of course, we all know that weight is not the only factor in a concealed carry gun, but it is a factor for many. I began researching and will list all the 1911s that I found that are 25 ounces or less in unloaded weight. Please feel free to jump in with comments correcting those I found or pointing out others I missed.

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McPatrickClan

Discussion Starter · #2 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Here are the 1911s I have found so far that are:

a) 25 ounces or less in unloaded weight
b) are still being produced (no discontinued models)
c) can be purchased legally in the United States

1. Colt Defender ~~(also Elite Defender- same weight)~~
2. ~~Dan Wesson ECO~~ (sadly is discontinued)
3. Kimber- all the Ultra models
4. Rock Island Ultra CS-L
5. Rock Island Ultra CCO
6. Springfield Armory Ronin EMP- 3" model only
7. Staccato C2 (2011)
8. Staccato CS (2011)
9. Wilson Combat SFX9 3.25"- 10-round model only
10. Bul 1911 Ultra
11. Bul SAS II Ultralight

Thanks for your feedback on this. Posting in the hopes of sparing anyone else the time hunting for an ultra lightweight 1911, if so inclined.

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DXT_Shooter

· #3 · 4 mo ago

Dan Wesson ECO is discontinued 😔

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McPatrickClan

Discussion Starter · #4 · 4 mo ago

Thank you @DXT_Shooter

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Rick McC.

· #5 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

I have a Sig Ultra Tribal 3.2” 1911 in .45 acp.
It’s definitely the most reliable from out of the box/brand new of any of the little 1911s that I’ve run across.
Unfortunately; I have no way to weigh it.

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Well, I had to look and look to finally find a weight; 1.6 pounds.
Off the top of my head; that looks to be 25.6 ounces to me…

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Glock2740

· #6 · 4 mo ago

Wilson ULCc sadly discontinued as well.
Luckily, I have 3 of them, so I’m good. 👌🏻

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azguy1911

· #7 · 4 mo ago

Empty, interesting. I'll have to weigh my Guardian tomorrow

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gun_fan111

· #8 · 4 mo ago

azguy1911 said:
Empty, interesting. I'll have to weigh my Guardian tomorrow

Should be about 28 oz

Matt325c

· #9 · 4 mo ago

Ed Brown EVO cco Is about the same size as the ECO

McPatrickClan

Discussion Starter · #10 · 4 mo ago

@Rick McC. that one is certainly close if not at 25 ounces or less, but from what I can tell, it has been discontinued.

@Matt325c I actually thought the two LW EVOs in the Ed Brown lineup would be 25 ounces or less but they are both North of 25, from what I found online

Rick McC.

· #11 · 4 mo ago

McPatrickClan said:
@Rick McC. that one is certainly close if not at 25 ounces or less, but from what I can tell, it has been discontinued.

@Matt325c I actually thought the two LW EVOs in the Ed Brown lineup would be 25 ounces or less but they are both North of 25, from what I found online

Yes, but I thought they were still making other Ultra models; if not, well excuse me! 🤣

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razorbacker

· #12 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

I can't meet your 25-ounce standard because I no longer purchase or own 1911s with less than 4" barrels or less than commander grip. A little extra barrel length and frame size is worth the couple extra ounces for me. I can get close in the 27-28 ounce range.

27.5 oz EB Kobra Carry LW
28.2 oz DW-Valkyrie
27.7 oz DW-EPC

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SingleStack9

· #13 · 4 mo ago

Not exactly a 1911, but the P938 and Springfield 911 are under 20oz.

goindeep

· #14 · 4 mo ago

BUL SAS ii UL has got to come close

ferrarif1fan

· #15 · 4 mo ago

DXT_Shooter said:
Dan Wesson ECO is discontinued 😔

Keep an eye out. They still come up occasionally. They have a limited capacity compared to modern double stacks, but are still a fine pistol. I will probably never sell my 9mm ECO.

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Highxj

· #16 · 4 mo ago

BUL SASII UL, with mag.

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Whiten

· #17 · 4 mo ago

Stick a mag in the staccatos and they will be over the 25oz mark

McPatrickClan

Discussion Starter · #18 · 4 mo ago

@razorbacker good point... I did find a number of 1911s that come in under the 30 ounce mark.

McPatrickClan

Discussion Starter · #19 · 4 mo ago

@Highxj It is my understanding that the SASII UL is discontinued?

McPatrickClan

Discussion Starter · #20 · 4 mo ago

@Whiten I'm comparing unloaded weight.. yes, if you stick a loaded mag into most of these, they exceed 25 ounces.

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