Is the Springfield EMP a good gun?

Conclusion. The Springfield EMP in 9mm is a reliable and beautiful 3″ 1911 but may be eclipsed by other CCW options for it’s capacity, weight, and high price. However the weight and caliber make it soft-shooting and fun at the range.

Is Springfield Armory 1911 any good?

With its 41-ounce weight, Springfield Armory’s 1911-A1 9mm was exceptionally easy to handle and comfortable to shoot. The Springfield Armory 1911-A1 9mm ran fine and John was impressed with the accuracy for a bone-stock gun. John shot the EMP 9mm at 7 yards since it’s essentially a defensive pistol.

What does EMP stand for Springfield?

Enhanced Micro Pistol
45 ACP cartridge, the EMP uses smaller 9×19mm Parabellum or . 40 S&W cartridges. It has been reengineered to make it smaller and lighter than its parent firearm, and is marketed as a “short-action 1911”. EMP stands for “Enhanced Micro Pistol”.

What is a 1911 EMP?

The 1911 Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP®) 9mm Stainless is an easy-to-pack 1911 sized for the 9mm round. Featuring an ambidextrous safety, three superlative 9-round stainless steel magazines, an extended beavertail, and a grip safety with a memory bump, this EMP is thoroughly reimagined for concealed carry.

Is the Springfield EMP CA legal?

Springfield Armory® offers a California-compliant version of the 1911 Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP®) for West Coast shooters.

Are Kimber 1911 worth the money?

Exactly and it’s a real value IMO. The kimber custom II is one of the best values in the market. I personally wouldn’t buy one of the really expensive kimber models because I would rather save a bit more and buy a wilson, etc. However, the base custom models are fantastic and worth every penny.

How much is a Springfield EMP?

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How much is a EMP 9mm?

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Where are Springfield 1911s made?

Springfield Armory, Inc., is an American commercial firearms manufacturer and importer based in Geneseo, Illinois.

Is the Springfield 1911 California compliant?

45 ACP Handgun, CA Compliant. 45 ACP pistol offers G.I.-proven architecture and features along with California DOJ certification. …

Is the Springfield 1911 EMP chambered in 9mm?

Enter…the tiny-boi Officer’s sized 1911s with 3″ barrels. Today we’ll go over Springfield Armory’s 1911 EMP (enhanced micro pistol) chambered in 9mm. By the end, you’ll know if this could be for you. But…if you’re triggered by 9mm vs .45 ACP debates…you might want to skip this. Otherwise…let’s get started first with an extra-sassy video review:

Is the Springfield Armory 1911 a carry gun?

After all, you usually get what you pay for… and you’re betting your life on your carry gun. So I researched, studied, and shot the Springfield-Armory 1911 EMP in 9mm, among the other 20 guns. This is my report of one of the guns, the EMP, which happened to rank very high on my list of 21 carry guns.

What kind of gun is Springfield Armory EMP 4?

The new Springfield Armory EMP 4 provides fans of Browning’s classic design with a dedicated and upgraded 9mm 1911 well suited for carry. As a writer and instructor, I’m often asked to suggest a quality concealed carry pistol.

Is there a 9mm round in a 1911 magazine?

Recently, Springfield Armory introduced the 9mm EMP, reviewed in these pages. While the 9mm round was easily adapted to 1911s, the magazines always used either a spacer in the rear or a crimped area up front to keep the shorter 9mm round from floating around in standard 1911 magazines.