Springfield Armory 1911s

[YukonGlocker]

I'd be surprised if anyone here has the new 4" EMP, but what are the opinions of the standard EMP pistols?

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Save some money and buy a Rock Island and send it off to be tuned. The quality of SA 1911 is questionable. I sent a 9mm to Ol Yeller and he sent it back to SA because the slide was bent.

 

[JD8]

I'd be surprised if anyone here has the new 4" EMP, but what are the opinions of the standard EMP pistols?

I had two EMPs the 9mm and .40. They both ran perfectly. Think I had 500 through the 9 or more? at least that through the .40. Wished I hadn't sold the 9mm.

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

The only one I've owned is my Mil-Spec. It works fine, with the exception of one mag that wouldn't lock the slide back. Springfield replaced it with just a phone call. I can't compare it to a DW, but I've owned a couple Kimbers, and they had to find new homes.

 

[YukonGlocker]

I had two EMPs the 9mm and .40. They both ran perfectly. Think I had 500 through the 9 or more? at least that through the .40. Wished I hadn't sold the 9mm.

Yeah, I remember you liking yours. What do you think about the 4" version? Are there any parts that would be a pain to acquire?

 

[JD8]

Yeah, I remember you liking yours. What do you think about the 4" version? Are there any parts that would be a pain to acquire?

Looks like a good setup.... I don't know of any proprietary parts that they'd use on the 4" gun.

 

[YukonGlocker]

Looks like a good setup.... I don't know of any proprietary parts that they'd use on the 4" gun.

I meant in general to the EMP line. I don't know much about them, but this 4" model has my interest.

 

[Big_Red_Truck]

I bought my loaded model years ago and it was used. I just use quality mags to avoid problems.

What I don't like about my springfield is the spot that has Brazil in it.

The EMP 4" they do look good

 

[TSQUARE]

I'd be surprised if anyone here has the new 4" EMP, but what are the opinions of the standard EMP pistols?

I have an EMP 4. I picked it up today. I like it better than the original EMP 9. The balance is a lot better, recoil is a tad less, byt the pin point tack driving accuracy is still there. I would have liked it better with night sights stock, but the fiber optic front with white three dot rear works. Magazines feel a lot better than the original EMP mags. I don't know what thats all about, but they feel more robust. 50 FMJ 115 GR Blazer Brass and 50 HPR JHP 115 GR and not a single hicup. Can't say that about the original emp9 I had. I love the accuracy. It is almost the same size as a standard commander 1911, just slimmer. The thin grips let you know you're holding a single stack pistol. The front strap "checkering" is an excellent addition. All in all a great shooter, I just don't know if its going to do it for CCW for me yet or not. Gotta get used to that thumb safety. I've been shooting striker fired too long...

 

[YukonGlocker]

I have an EMP 4. I picked it up today. I like it better than the original EMP 9. The balance is a lot better, recoil is a tad less, byt the pin point tack driving accuracy is still there. I would have liked it better with night sights stock, but the fiber optic front with white three dot rear works. Magazines feel a lot better than the original EMP mags. I don't know what thats all about, but they feel more robust. 50 FMJ 115 GR Blazer Brass and 50 HPR JHP 115 GR and not a single hicup. Can't say that about the original emp9 I had. I love the accuracy. It is almost the same size as a standard commander 1911, just slimmer. The thin grips let you know you're holding a single stack pistol. The front strap "checkering" is an excellent addition. All in all a great shooter, I just don't know if its going to do it for CCW for me yet or not. Gotta get used to that thumb safety. I've been shooting striker fired too long...

Cool...thanks for the report.