Springfield Armory EMP
The Springfield Armory EMP is a semi-automatic pistol based on the classic M1911 design and manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. Whereas the M1911 uses the .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,[3] and is marketed as a "short-action 1911".[4] EMP stands for "Enhanced Micro Pistol".[3] It is similar to the Colt Defender and Para-Ordnance Slim Hawg.[3]
| Springfield Armory EMP | |
|---|---|
 EMP chambered in .40 S&W | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory, Inc. |
| Unit cost | $1249 (MSRP) |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 27 ounces (770 g) (9mm) 33 ounces (940 g) (.40 S&W) |
| Length | 6.6 inches (170 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.0 inches (76 mm) |
| Width | 1.12 inches (28 mm) (grip) |
| Height | 5.0 inches (130 mm) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum .40 S&W |
| Action | Single-action |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | Box magazine: 8-round (.40 S&W) or 9-round (9mm) |
| Sights | Iron sights with tritium inserts |
| References | [1][2] |
Design
Seventeen parts of the M1911 were reduced in size for the design of the EMP. The slide and frame were both shortened, necessitating changes to the extractor, firing pin, firing pin spring, and trigger bow, as well as the plunger tube. The grip frame circumference has also been reduced due to the magazine itself being made shorter, front-to-back.[4]
Versions
In addition to the standard EMP model with a 3-inch (76 mm) barrel, versions with 4-inch (100 mm) barrels were introduced in 2016.[5][6]
| Specification | EMP | EMP 4" Lightweight Champion | EMP 4" Concealed Carry Contour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9mm | .40 S&W | 9mm | .40 S&W | 9mm | .40 S&W | |
| Barrel Length | 3.0 inches (76 mm) | 4.0 inches (100 mm) | 4.0 inches (100 mm) | |||
| Overall Length | 6.6 inches (170 mm) | 7.5 inches (190 mm) | 7.5 inches (190 mm) | |||
| Grip Width | 1.12 inches (28 mm) | |||||
| Height | 5.0 inches (130 mm) | 5.5 inches (140 mm) | 5.5 inches (140 mm) | |||
| Weight | 27 ounces (770 g) | 33 ounces (940 g) | 31 ounces (880 g) | 37 ounces (1,000 g) | 30.5 ounces (860 g) | 37 ounces (1,000 g) |
| Capacity (flush-fit) | 9-round | 8-round | 10-round | 9-round | 9-round | 8-round |
| Reference | [1] | [2] | [7] | [8] | [9] | [10] |
References
- "1911 EMP 9MM". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- "1911 EMP .40SW". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- Loomis, Harwood (Fall 2006). "Springfield Armory Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP)". m1911.org. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- Wilson, Jim. "Shooting Springfield's New Enhanced Micro 1911". Shooting Times. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 15 December 2010 – via Wayback Machine.
- Brune, Evan (16 January 2016). "First Look: Springfield EMP 4-inch". handgunsmag.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- Scarlata, Paul (14 April 2017). "Sweet CCC: Springfield's EMP 4-Inch with Concealed Carry Contour". personaldefenseworld.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- "1911 EMP 4" LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION 9MM". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- "1911 EMP 4" CHAMPION .40SW". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- "1911 EMP 4" CONCEALED CARRY CONTOUR 9MM". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- "1911 EMP 4" CONCEALED CARRY CONTOUR .40SW". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Springfield EMP 9mm from Hickok45 via YouTube
- Springfield EMP 4 Lightweight Champion 9mm from Hickok45 via YouTube