[BurmKiller]

I just picked up a Springfield EMP in .40 SW. I love 1911's and this is just slightly lighter than my Kimber Custom Ultra CDPII. I was wondering if anyone was aware of the possibility and availability of 9mm and .357SIG barrels/mags to fire all three calibers through this pistol. While I will most likely use the .40 95% of the time, I would like the flexibility to fire whatever ammo happens to not be out of stock that day. :uhoh:

My Sig P239 .40 is widely converted with .357 SIG and 9MM barrels, but it is clearly NOT the same handgun.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[Quack]

1911s are not Sig's, so parts would have to be fit. the EMP isn't available in 357, so your out of luck there.

[hinton03]

If someone makes an emp barrel in 357 you should be able to put one in and use the 40 mag.

I think the 357 works at higher pressures and this may cause problems with the factory recoil spring and frame wear.

[9mmepiphany]

i would think the faster slide speed of the 357 Sig would throw off it's timing

[Walkalong]

One way to find out is to have a 9MM barrel rechambered to .357 Sig.

[SMD8725]

I just bought a EMP 40 with on gun broker.com. I can't wait to shoot it I never was that impressed with the 40sw On the other hand 357sig has won over this die hard 45acp man

[Lonestar49]

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I think there is no possibility for conversion of a 40 down to a 9mm as the grip size for the 9mm/mags is very thin made specially for the 9+1 thin mags.

I think your 40cal mag is a bit wider for the 7+1 load and so is the grip..

I think, as mentioned, if someone made a 357sig barrel, you "might" have a way to go but, also, as mentioned, I wonder about the timing change..

For now, your only expensive bet is to own a 9mm and the 40cal you just bought.

2 out of 3 isn't to bad.. lol


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