Santa Ana 1911?

[FamilyGuy11]

Recently purchased a stainless 1911 from a friend. Looks very similar to a Hardballer and initially thought that it was. But other than the mag which is stamped Hardballer there is nothing else bout it on the gun. The only stamping i can find on the pistol is on the right side of the frame. It is stamped Santa Ana, CA with a 4 digit serial number below 4000. There is also a circle with what appears to be 2 arrows(one pointing north and the other east) with the letters EMC. Any information on this pistol would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[Fronty Owner]

hummm
Tough one.
the only thing Im finding is some parts made by EMC of Santa Ana, CA and a thread at m1911.org

[ArizonaSteve]

I have the same exact firearm I traded a retired police officer friend of mine. He bought it from his own department auction many years back and wanted something smaller to carry for conceal so I traded a Glock 27. I haven't found any info on this but have shot several hundred rounds through it and it shoots as well as my Colt 1911. My serial number runs in the 3800 series. It has the same logo you described with the intials EMC inside a circle. The magazine has a stainless steel buttplate so I am pretty sure it is the original magazine for this firearm.

[Fronty Owner]

one post in 6 months, I suspect that familyguy isn't coming back anytime soon.

but the rest of us dont mind having the additional knowledge available.

[annabelle]

There is an EMF in Santa Ana Ca. They sell a 1911 model.