Springfield Armory EMP

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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]

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Springfield Armory EMP
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EMP chambered in .40 S&W
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin United States
Production history
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory, Inc.
Unit cost$1249 (MSRP)
Produced2006–present
Specifications
Mass27 ounces (770 g) (9mm)
33 ounces (940 g) (.40 S&W)
Length6.6 inches (170 mm)
Barrel length3.0 inches (76 mm)
Width1.12 inches (28 mm) (grip)
Height5.0 inches (130 mm)

Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
.40 S&W
ActionSingle-action
Rate of fireSemi-automatic
Feed systemBox magazine: 8-round (.40 S&W) or 9-round (9mm)
SightsIron sights with tritium inserts
References[1][2]
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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]

More information Specification, EMP ...
SpecificationEMPEMP 4" Lightweight ChampionEMP 4" Concealed Carry Contour
9mm.40 S&W9mm.40 S&W9mm.40 S&W
Barrel Length3.0 inches (76 mm)4.0 inches (100 mm)4.0 inches (100 mm)
Overall Length6.6 inches (170 mm)7.5 inches (190 mm)7.5 inches (190 mm)
Grip Width1.12 inches (28 mm)  
Height5.0 inches (130 mm)5.5 inches (140 mm)5.5 inches (140 mm)
Weight27 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-round8-round10-round9-round9-round8-round
Reference[1][2][7][8][9][10]
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