1911A1 EMP - 9mm 40 or 45?

getzgilberto · 09-20-2007, 09:35 AM

I like what I hear about this weapon. I've been introduced to shotgunning (upland hunting) by my son-in-law and will be new to citizen carry, but I'm experienced with the government .45 from years back in the service. Is the EMP a good choice? And which caliber?

Bravo · 09-20-2007, 11:25 AM

The EMP is a very very fine machine. It's been known to give groups that are all touching each other from 25-yards, off hand. As much as I despise the caliber, I'd probably get it in 9mm, since that would give the highest velocity out of an already shortened barrel, plus more rounds to be fired from a weapon that might not be as accurate as a full size 1911..although it is very accurate for its size.

Jay A. · 09-20-2007, 08:59 PM

Ah, the eternal debate; 9mm or .45
All depends on what you are shooting, paper or people.

billy · 09-30-2007, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay A.

Ah, the eternal debate; 9mm or .45
All depends on what you are shooting, paper or people.

i wish i liked 9mm.

its cheap!

cubbieman · 09-30-2007, 09:41 AM

get one of each of course

jerry · 09-30-2007, 02:21 PM

Isn't 9 all the EMP comes in? I could be wrong.

Springfield EMP Semiautomatic Pistol
Manufacturer: Sprigfield Armory
Model: EMP (Enhanced Micro Pistol)
Operation: Recoil-Operated "short-action" autoloader
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Barrel Length: 3 inches
Overall Length: 6.6 inches
Weight, empty 23 ounces
Safety: Manual safety, grip safety, passive firing pin block
Sights: Fixed combat sights with tritium inserts
Stock: Checkered cocobolo
Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds
Finish: Anodized alloy frame, stainless-steel slide
Price: $1253

CKD N LKD · 10-04-2007, 09:38 AM

I just purchased a EMP and have to tell you it is the nicest 9mm I have ever fired or owned.. It's feel is unbelievable, like they intended..Not a scaled down full size 1911 chambered for a 9mm, but instead a ground up designed 1911 for a 9mm... It's performance has been outstanding and a real joy to shoot..

I recently purchased a Kimber Raptor II custom shop 45.. I enjoyed it so much that I went on the hunt for a 1911 style 9mm.. I found it in the EMP.. I sold a Sig p226 and a Sig p228..I found my favorite 9mm

rondog · 10-04-2007, 12:06 PM

There's a caliber other than .45?

09-20-2007, 09:35 AM	#1
getzgilberto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 3	1911A1 EMP - 9mm 40 or 45? I like what I hear about this weapon. I've been introduced to shotgunning (upland hunting) by my son-in-law and will be new to citizen carry, but I'm experienced with the government .45 from years back in the service. Is the EMP a good choice? And which caliber?

09-30-2007, 02:21 PM	#6
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,640 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Isn't 9 all the EMP comes in? I could be wrong. Springfield EMP Semiautomatic Pistol Manufacturer: Sprigfield Armory Model: EMP (Enhanced Micro Pistol) Operation: Recoil-Operated "short-action" autoloader Caliber: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 3 inches Overall Length: 6.6 inches Weight, empty 23 ounces Safety: Manual safety, grip safety, passive firing pin block Sights: Fixed combat sights with tritium inserts Stock: Checkered cocobolo Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds Finish: Anodized alloy frame, stainless-steel slide Price: $1253 __________________

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09-20-2007, 11:25 AM	#2
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,467	The EMP is a very very fine machine. It's been known to give groups that are all touching each other from 25-yards, off hand. As much as I despise the caliber, I'd probably get it in 9mm, since that would give the highest velocity out of an already shortened barrel, plus more rounds to be fired from a weapon that might not be as accurate as a full size 1911..although it is very accurate for its size.

09-20-2007, 08:59 PM	#3
Jay A. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 116	Ah, the eternal debate; 9mm or .45 All depends on what you are shooting, paper or people.

09-30-2007, 09:41 AM	#5
cubbieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,368	get one of each of course

10-04-2007, 09:38 AM	#7
CKD N LKD Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8	I just purchased a EMP and have to tell you it is the nicest 9mm I have ever fired or owned.. It's feel is unbelievable, like they intended..Not a scaled down full size 1911 chambered for a 9mm, but instead a ground up designed 1911 for a 9mm... It's performance has been outstanding and a real joy to shoot.. I recently purchased a Kimber Raptor II custom shop 45.. I enjoyed it so much that I went on the hunt for a 1911 style 9mm.. I found it in the EMP.. I sold a Sig p226 and a Sig p228..I found my favorite 9mm

10-04-2007, 12:06 PM	#8
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 717	There's a caliber other than .45?