Poor man's EDC X9?

[walthermitty]

I really, really like the EDC X9, but can't afford anywhere near the price.  Do you know of anything that would get close, and be affordable?  STI maybe?

[deerslayer]

I'm hoping someone else picks up on the X9 concept.  Springfield or SIG or Ruger could do it for a whole bunch less.  The Springfield EMP 4 Carry Contour is not that far off.  It's a neat idea and I especially like the bobtailed/no-grip safety frame, but as usual with Wilson, it costs twice what it's worth.  

STI's double stacks are all based on a 2011 frame.  They probably make a Commander-sized 2011, but it's probably not as slim as an X9. 

[seez52]

Probably not in the same class, but I  just picked up a surplus Star BM. it's about the same weight maybe a little longer and taller. But hey it was 200 bucks. 

[ken_mays]

You can often find STI 2011s on Gunbroker for around $1500.   VIP and 4.0 models.
 

[Taylor]

2.0 thumb safety M&P

[nightrunner]

Maybe find an old Para double stack 

[walthermitty]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. 

[TGO David]

The CZ P-01 or the CZ-P01 Omega fit the bill, in my opinion.

[Raoul]

24 minutes ago, TGO David said:

The CZ P-01 or the CZ-P01 Omega fit the bill, in my opinion.

Anybody seen one locally?

[TGO David]

12 minutes ago, Raoul said:

Anybody seen one locally?

It's been a while.  I've shot several that belong to others, but every single one of them ordered them online and had them transferred in.

[walthermitty]

I have been looking for a P01 Omega.  I like the 1911 trigger, and I want an all metal gun.  The P01 Omega is the only non 1911 alternative that I have thought about.  I saw a new Performance Center SW 3" 1911 advertised, that looks interesting. 

[SonnyCrockett]

Skip to 40 seconds into vid ,made me giggle.....

I am a fan of CZ,the CZ option is 500-600 bucks and will run like a champ