Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 9mm Review
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2020
- The Springfield Armory 1911 EMP in 9mm is based on the 1911 design but re-engineered for the 9mm Caliber. Thinner Grip with all the bells of whistles of your premium 1911. ***All shooting was performed at a professional range following all safety protocols
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My brother bought one of these when they first started coming out. He absolutely loves everything about it.
Even the magazine capacity?
@@zaitcev0, if you're proficient with your firearm, then you have no problem. Remember, shot placement counts, not how many rounds you have. Besides, you will ALWAYS have a backup mag or two. Two to the chest and one to the head will stop any aggressor. That's only 3 accurate rounds. Get to the range and practice shot placement. Good luck.
@@62dobie in the heat of the moment 10 is the minimum id want. At range days my department has competitions to see whose the best shot. Its pretty competitive standing static shooting paper but when you run 100m, do 25 burpees and 25 pushups with a steel tree or Texas star rotating... the gap widens significantly and you see who the shooters are. I'm usually top 5 out of 50ish. Two body 1 head on a moving target with obstacles in the way is difficult.... especially if your taking rounds imo...your mileage may vary
@@dynasty2295, I agree. It is definitely not the most desired carry piece. But, 10 rounds or less has killed many since 1911 until the plastic fantastic came along. I'm just saying, if you practice and have good shot placement, then your odds are good enough to see another day. Take care. Shoot often.
I love this pistol. I have one in 9 mm. One of my favorite daily carry pieces. Super accurate. It’s almost too easy to simply drill out the bull’s-eye.
I agree I have the 3”compact EMP. I have never been a fan of the 1911 platform but after shooting the EMP at my local range I became a convert. Traded in a Ruger Sp 101 and bought myself one! I am still amazed at how accurate I’m able to be with the pistol. I’m by no means an expert shooter but I’ll be damned if this little 9mm isn’t a tack driver. The trigger is the best out of the box of any pistol I own and better than a couple I have had customized. I love this gun ! The only drawback for me is the manual safety. I do not care for a safety on a carry pistol but it can be trained around if you are able to put in the time
@@googlechicken It’s not like a safety is optional on a single action gun.
Thank you for reviewing this gun I have had this gun about three months now have not put a lot of rds in it around 300rd maybe 400 , but everything works .Not one malfunction .really like this gun and carries well in a Crossbreed Holster I don’t carry it every day but it’s in my rotation,Thanks again for reviewing it.Also I sent the slide back to Springfield Armory and had a night sight put on the front
I bought a slightly used square-butt EMP4 (Champion) about a year ago, paid $750 for it, looked brand new. Mine has the wooden grips with the crossed cannon SA logo, which I prefer over the other grips offered. It's been my EDC ever since the day I bought it. It used to be offered in .40S&W as well as 9mm, but SA pulled them because of poor sales. I have two other full-size 1911's this one fits my hand slightly better, although the full-size fit has never been an issue with me. Not only is the frame slightly narrower from front strap to mainspring housing over the full-size 1911, the grips are slightly thinner as well. If you have the square-butt version, the grip panels will interchange with the full-size 1911; if you want to fine tune the grip feel, you can put the thicker 1911 grips on the EMP, and conversely put the thinner EMP grips on the full-size. Now, the 3" EMP has a bobbed grip, so it is quite a bit shorter than the EMP4's grip.
Mine is a series 70-type action, no firing pin safety or magazine disconnect. The bushingless barrel you quickly get used to, and don't worry about losing the little tool for take down. A paperclip works just as well, and is what I use instead. The lock has been a non-issue for me; since I didn't get a manual with this pistol, I didn't even know it had a lock for a couple of months until I downloaded the manual. It does change the disassembly process to remove the mainspring, though.
The only thing I don't care for on this pistol is the ambidextrous thumb safety. I'm right handed, so I don't need it on the right side, and the holster I use does not shield the right side safety, so it could conceivably be pushed off in some circumstances, and I carry in C1. I also prefer the 9-round magazine over the 10 round, because the 9 round flush fits like the full-size 1911 magazines do, and makes the EMP slightly easier to conceal.
The pistol is very accurate, the rear sight can be drifted in the frame for windage. SA does NOT recommend 9mm+P ammunition for the EMP models. Overall, this is an awesome pistol, if you are a 1911 fan you'll definitely like it, if you haven't been a 1911 fan before, this will make a believer out of you.
My new shooter wife (a lefty) chose this pistol and it has become a family favorite. Small enough to carry, big enough to shoot. If i could only have one gun... this is a contender.. great review as always.
I picked up my SA EMP 4 CCC the same day you posted this video, Jul 29, 2020
. I absolutely love the way it looks. However, mine came with really small, plain engraving on both sides. Nothing like the one you use here. I just feel blessed to find one in the pandemic buying frenzy. I searched for about 4 months before finding one. I did find one, but that dealer wanted MSRP and was 150 miles from me. I haven't shot it yet. I've had the EMP 3 for about a year and wanted the 4 to go with it. Great review. Keep up the good work.
I have this gun....I LOVE IT! I carry it and never doubt it's reliability... it has been re-engineered and this has made all the difference....worth every dollar.
bought this pistol about a year or so ago and I love it. Feels like M&P 2.0 grip texture on a commander size 1911. Shoots great, looks great, no issues whatsoever.
Love your reviews and absolutely love this gun. After browsing for too long I finally picked up a used one in FDE. Only problem, now my wife thinks it’s hers. Keep em coming.
I really like the 4" bull barrel. Symmetry and balance it is aesthetically pleasing also the slide serrations are Aligned with the grip
Sootch you are my favorite CZcams gun channel... I'm a Walther guy...PPS M2 is my primary carry but I'm also a 1911 type of guy too...I really enjoyed this video and I'll be looking into this Springfield Armory 1911 9mm ...Thank you for your very good in depth reviews...Eric Anewalt
I have one, it’s my third time around. I was foolish to trade the first two. THIS TIME, it’s found a home to stay!! What a great gun>. I have put the XS Big Dots on and MAN, the accuracy has almost doubled!! THANK YOU BROTHER for the absolute BEST gun vids on line!!!!
I recently but the big dots on my EMP and I really like them for self defense distances they are fantastic ,however anything past 15 yds the dot obscures the bullseye so not the best choice if you frequently shoot at longer distances
Flat springs make all the difference in a 1911 style pistol. I bought a Kimber Pro-Carry back in 2000 and shortly after getting it, Wilson Combat offered a flat spring kit for the Kimber. An added bonus was the kit eliminated the required "paper clip takedown" procedure. The flat spring made a good shooting gun, even better!
Thanks Sootch for another excellent review!
I must say I love your videos and keep up the good work, very informative with your reviews!
I fired a Springfield emp4 very nice and soft shooter.
I just found out about these and I'm so excited to try one. Wish I could find one to rent somewhere!
Love this platform!
Great review! I just purchased a Range Officer 9mm to add to the collection. This EMP is a BEAUTY
Great review Don ! I have the newer version of this gun without the EMP4 lettering and with the Springfield crest. It's a great shooter and very accurate.
Great review. I like that he can admit to an accidental discharge like we all have had.
This is going to be my next purchase. Thanks for the wonderful review, it was very thorough. Well done.
I have this in .40. My favorite shooter.
May 2023: I've had mine for six years and absolutely love it. It seems like it was custom made for my hand and the weight just under 2lbs gives the gun a stability that works for its accuracy. I took a year trying different guns and I picked the EMP4 up and knew immediately this was the handgun for me.....six years later I can still say I wasn't wrong.
Looking at three stitches on my left hand......and your thumb. I know the feeling
Great video, I’ve thought about the EMP (shorter one)
Looks great, I love 1911’s I have full size in 45 and micro’s in 9mm and 380.. This looks like something in the middle I would really enjoy..
Great video Sootch00! Sweet looking 1911
Love my EMP4 CCC. Great review Sooch!
Similar to my Dan Wesson, flat recoil spring,and the take down. Great gun , great review.
It's like a 45-caliber reasonable pull action smooth.
When these came out about 3 or 4 years ago they were very hard to get that i had to wait a few months because they are rare. I have 2 of these exact models in my collection. They are very beautiful pistols. I paid around $1100 when they first came out. They also have this in 40 caliber. I emailed Springfield Armory 3 years ago about night sights for this pistol and they told me at the time that they are the only ones who can install night sights on this particular model and I would have to mail it to them for a $150 dollars. I left both of my EMP contour in their original form.
I have a buddy of mine that has one. It's a excellent very accurate and u can tell it's a quality firearm. Real nice I must say.
Great review! I bought the original square butt model as soon as they came out for sale. I bought it solely for its size and 9mm caliber. Normally, I do more research before spending over $1,000 for a handgun. I’m a long term 45 ACP 1911 guy and was dealing with a hand injury that made 45 ACP a little painful to shoot. I hoped this would be my solution and it turns out, I was right.
It’s been my EDC pistol for years and I have used it in many IDPA matches. I couldn’t be more pleased.
Just perfect for my needs.
I have had the Springfield EMP, 9mm, SubCompact, 9+1, 3" match barrel since 2006. Love it. My wife found it was the only semi-auto that she could easily rack back in 2006. Also, due to the weight it does not have has much felt recoil. It's been my daily carry since she left.
Sounds like a good trade 👌
My condolences
@@ykevin0607 He got to keep the pistol
Another great gun video. Thanks sootch
I bought one about a year ago it’s a beautiful gun and shoots wonderfully not much recoil
I was looking at this gun, but I went with the G48 instead. Now with that I have 15+1 capacity with the Shield Arms mags/mag release, I feel really comfortable with the choice. This is a great option though, if you want to stay with the 1911 platform and know you want to go with 9mm, this is an excellent choice.
Love the CCC! Edc and use it for idpa!
Looks like it would be an extremely comfortable shooter. Always thought that a full size 1911 is a bit too much gun for the 9mm cartridge, esp in a single stack but this looks great. I'd love one if I could afford it. Thanks for the review 👍
Love my EMP 3” in 40 S&W. It is a tack driver. The pistol is more accurate than I am. I was just shooting for fun and realized I’d nearly obliterated the Red Bull. Of course that was with my loads. Not nearly as accurate with factory ammo. I like this pistol so much I’m hoping to get an EMP 9mm next year.
I picked this pistol up a while back while looking for the SIG Nightmare. I like both a great deal.
Thanks Sootch - god bless you and yours. God bless America. I really respect your reviews. Keep up the good work. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
I bought this pistol today l think it's worth every penny I paid well under a grand before tax , what a great looking pistol , mine came Batman and it's really cool but beyond looks it's a dependable EDC that I'll be happy with. Great review Don !
Beautiful gun great reviews!
I have one in FDE, love it!
Love 1911’s does not matter what Caliber
I BOUGHT THE 10+1 VERSION “EMP-4” LAST YEAR, AND STILL HAVE NOT FIRED IT !!!
I WAITED TWO YEARS TO GET A GOOD PRICE !!! UNDER $900 👍😝🤘
Just got one. Saw a few reviews about EMPs not liking some types of ammo, but it's shot everything I've put thru it. I've ordered some grips from Stoner CNC I'm going to put on it.
I really wished they had a rail as an option. And that it came in all black. Great review as always!!
That appears to be a highly refined and designed 1911 especially for the 9mm. This is what I would purchase if I ever get a semi-auto centerfire pistol. Just so very nice.
That's a beautiful gun right there
These 1911 variants represent the very best in firearm design, innovagtion and ingenuity. I really wish I hadn't ever learned to shoot on the striker fired control system pistols. These are so much fun to shoot and damned reliable.
IF you started on the strikers, you have more appreciation for the good SA trigger that a 1911 offers. You are also, most likely a much better shot and can easily make the most out of whatever gun is at hand. I myself started with DA revolvers.
Springfield Armory do super cool guns.
Frank Bonazza III yep 👍🏻
Very Cool Springfield Armory 1911 EMP in 9mm , Sootch00 !!!!!!!!!!! As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow just beautiful. What a fantastic pistol
I had a s w 639 in 9mm. It was very accurate. Had to sell it for the sig226. Wish 8 haad it back. Been looking for anothwr one. Been the wife put 8 rds in a paper plate at 15 yards. Im an IDIOT for selling it. Compact and accuracy and reliably. This spring field looks GREAT l.
That badboy is clean !!
An alternative to the old star model B pistols
That was a 1911 in 9mm
Looks awesome
Damn it. Making me have all kinds of internal emotions about buy a springfield.... that tac operator 1911 always catches my eye too
I wish I could be out shooting instead of having to save my ammo right now.
I know me too
It's sad
Right? I have a good inventory of 9mm,but I don't even want to shoot 50 rounds
Get a 22lr! Ive been able to stave off my urge to shoot any 9mm D: (for now)
I wish a could have a gun.
Now the only problem is finding one ! I was lucky enough to find and buy the Ronin in 45acp, which sold me on Springfield armory.. I just sold my STI and now am on the hunt for one of these bad boys..
Nice gun thanks for video
Love mine... Built to be a 9mm 1911.
Got a 3" EMP in .40 for $700 a few weeks ago. It was a PSA flash sale I think.
Wow
How does it handle the .40 recoil?
that's a steal...you lucky bastard!
Nice 9, thanks bro.👍👍🇺🇸
Great video buddy
I want one. Hard to find. I have the 911 380 acp and absolutely love it
I want the EMP in 9mm and in 40S&W
Nice guns.. had a chance to get the fde green for only $769 on sale pad and ended up getting the Range officer elite Champion 9mm instead... didn't really want it with the green slide.. but for the price I shoulda as is $969 now lol
Love it i want one
You missed adding the blooper where you said 11+1 😂 boy that would be nice though.
I’ve carried mine for 3 years now. I would have to say, the best gun I own
You don't have to safe it off for us, we're not even there bud!!
Don't worry about my feelings when making a video. Waste of time.
Great vid so far, I'm still watching.
This tool has been on my list.
Gorgeous!!
The 1911 is just about my favorite pistol because of its historical significance. With that being said, I don't feel comfortable carrying a single action pistol. For these reasons, my carry pistol is a full sized Beretta PX4. While my personal comfort zone requires me to carry something different, there will always be room in my safe for the classics.
My left ear enjoyed this.
Wish it had a rail system like the XD Combat Operator 9mm 1911. But looks like a nice weapon system
Good review but there is a feature that you overlooked that this gun has. This gun can fire EMP charges at electrical or robotic targets. When a robotic target comes at you with a NineMilameetahUzi, cap it with one of these guns.
Beautiful firearm, and the Springfield haters can go pounds rocks.
I rather support a company that won't sell out other people, their rights, and capitalism for personal gain.
Nice gun 🎯
That grip is bad ass😎👍
Forca Portugal!
Perhaps a manufacturer should make the same thing with the traditional 1911 bushing and a feed ramp that is part of the frame.
I had the Springfield EMP4 CCC and traded it for the STI Staccato C. I felt guilty supporting a company that tried to screw over me living in Illinois.
Staccato C is a better pistol! You win! )
I did the same thing, Staccato C is much more accurate and takes standard mags.
So move! Illinois is the pit of hell!
Good lookin gun
Sorry to see you whacked yer thumb!!! I hope you feel better!
Muito bom vídeo , eu gosto da Springfield . Eu gostaria desse modelo em 38 super
Basta comprar uma Imbel...se não me engano o frame pode ser até da Imbel aí no vídeo... Abraços
Best 1100 bucks I ever spent
Love your videos brother, I have one of the first models, haven't had luck with mine. Sights were off by 2inches at 5 yard, and it like to stove pipe and ftf. Might just be a lemon since my other springfields have been perfect.
I’ll wait for a double stack 9mm looks like a great gun though
C'est magnifique . Merci pour voutre video mon ami .
Thank you for this very interesting video.
It seems to me that this pistol deserves to shot with a single hand and to be tested for groups at 25 and 50 yards.
At Least 🙄
What does shooting it one handed prove or tell you? What one person considers a fair amount of recoil another will tell you opposite
I’ve been wanting to buy one of these for like 4 years now… 😂
i got one use/brand new yesterday great gun but the guy before messed all the mags up trying to shove 45 rounds in them dude wasn't too bright now i gotta buy 3 new mags but it does 8+1 after i worked on the mags so that'll do for now
I carry an EMP 3” every day , i think its the perfect CCW
Its accurate and functional
I did swap out the sights for night sights which was a pain in the ass because SA makes the sights in unmatched non standard sizes
So you are sort of pushed to use them to do the work which is expensive and takes up to 12 week turnaround
Unacceptable
I opted to source sights and have them installed myself
gibsondrummer , Lol, I had a loose front sight on my 3” .40 s&w, SA replaced the front sight round trip in 7 days…under warranty.
It looks . . . . Just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Great Gun. But the 1991 Guns & Ammo gun of the year is just as good if Not Better.
The Star Firestar.
They were available in 9 mm, .40 S&W & .45 acp.
If you look around you can find one in nice condition for under $500.
Cheers
I'm pissed you did this review! I just knew this gun was gonna stay under the radar until I could save up to get one. Now everyone is gonna run out and buy them all up before I can one.
Go buy one
You're fine. I believe it only comes in 9mm. Some of us would love it in .45acp.
@@electroniccheeks I wouldn't bet on it 9mm and 45 seem to be the hot thing at the moment ? I'd prefer 10mm myself though
It’s like 1,100 USD for the cheapest one on the website so it’s still a little pricey
Peter Parker why would your shoot 10mm when you could just use .45?
I prefer my smith commander in scandium... in 45acp.. 4.25 inch barrel with thin grips.
Springfield needs to come out with a railed model
I wish someone besides SA would make a pistol like this.
Greg Studeny STI Staccato C. I traded my EMP4 CCC for one and do not regret it one bit.
Nice hat
IMO, Springfield should make one of these with a shorter grip, though it will mean less capacity.
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