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I just bought an EMP and its a beauty. This is the tightest 1911 I have ever taken apart. Everthing from pins to the frame slide fit is very tight. My problem/question is about 10% of my reloads would not chamber. The biggest that would not chamber measured .3904 which is barely under (but under)sammi minimum of .3913 (as quoted by Hornady). The ones that would not chamber in the EMP chambered easily in my other 3 9MM firearms. I've ordered another sizing die and a gauge for checking ammo to see if it is in specs. Has anyone had this problem? Springfield would not talk to me when I said "RELOAD" like it was a dirty word, except to tell me I voided my warranty.
 
Walkalong,

How many rounds do you have through the gun?

I had a terrible time with reliability for the first 100 rounds; since that time I have put probably an additional 600 rounds through the gun...all factory loads...without any problems whatsoever, so long as I keep the gun clean. I have had "slow chambering" issues when the gun goes too much beyond 100 rounds between cleaning.

My guess is that the chambers are as tight as the rest of the gun, and it performs superbly so long as you keep it clean and run factory (or factory equivalent) rounds through it.

Keep working with it. The gun is a true keeper in my book.

Boarhunter
 
Hey Boarhunter
Its not a feeding issue as far as factory or near factory spec ammo goes. That (115FMJ) fed fine as it should. I have not shot any hollow points. It did feed Ranier 124 Gr. Flat points if loaded SHORT. The feed ramp angle is steep. Anything that dips down wants to stay down. My reloads were the problem feeding, they would not fit the chamber. As stated, the reloads were almost out of spec. and this chamber is TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT. Good for accuracy. I'm going to dump that batch of brass and start fresh. I was just curious if other EMP's had real tight chambers.
 
Hey Boarhunter
I'm from Montgomery, Al. How do I make it show up where it identifies who posted?
 
Walkalong,

That practically makes us neighbors! Welcome aboard and congratulations on adding a fine piece to your collection. The EMP is a daily carry for me; and I have used it with great satisfaction in two local IDPA matches and one classifier match. And I plan to use it in a match again tonight. The gun is a keeper.

As to your technical question, ??????????????. Heck if I know how all this works. I have an IT guy on my staff that keeps me falling in the right direction when it comes to computer/internet stuff.

Boarhunter

Ps: Perhaps others here can help.
 
Hey Boarhunter
It is definitlty a nice shooter. I mainly shoot .45 but this piece just intrigued me with the shorter frame in the grip area. I wanted another 9mm and being a 1911 nut I just could not pass this up. I really like the shorter grip (front to back) but not the narrow profile. I am modifying regular width Officers grips for it. This makes it meatier while still being able to wrap my hand around the grip more. I'm also changing the ambi safety to a single. This is definitly a keeper! I might even carry it occasionally instead of a .45. It is slightly smaller and lighter than my 3" Kimber CDP. It will have to prove itself first. I suspect I will shoot more 9mm than ever before as this gun is really nice. No one can go wrong getting one of these.
 
I still haven't ponied up the dough to buy a 1911 I think this might be the first one I order. I sure do love Springfield they just keep making guns that people want to buy.
 
JD_Lion, thanks for reposting Springfield's size comparison picture. It is worth something of a laugh. All that extra height cut off the Springfield at the base of the grip makes the gun appear smaller, no doubt about it, only there aren't any flush fitting mags as are shown in the picture. Instead, the amount cut off is simply replaced by a mag that hangs out of the bottom of the grip.

In short (no pun), Springfield has a shorter gun, but not if loaded with one of their factory mags.

As for being the first and such and people saying guns will look like it, my EMP looks almost just like my Kimber Ultra Elite in .45 acp, same color scheme and all and virtually the same size, when loaded.
 
Boarhunter ~

Problem with the EMP belonging to my friend. Apparently one of her magazines had a baseplate problem which she didn't spot. Doing a speed reload, she shoved the magazine in too far, which bent the (extractor? ejector? she was fuzzy in telling the tale) badly enough that it needed to go back to the factory for repairs. Oopsies.

(I still want one.)

pax
 
i still like the concept of the smaller (front to back) gripframe. i'm waiting for the 4" barrel.

maybe i'll buy a short one now and sell it when the 4" models arrive
 
EMP with a magwell

What do ya'll think. The mag sticks out anyway, right.
I would like to see an 8 rd flush fitting mag for carry though.
 
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Pax,

Interesting problem....

I have more than 700 rounds through my EMP (using the two factory-furnished mags plus 5 purchased thereafter) and have yet to have any problems with either the gun or the mags. And that includes shooting 3 local IDPA matches and one IDPA classifier, so the mags have been "abused" a bit with speedy reloads and lots of drops to the concrete floor.

Hopefully, your problem is an anomoly, not to be seen again in the future.

Boarhunter
 
I think this is my next purchase, just trying to find one that is not 1200.00, local price here.
 
Holsters?

Any word on where you can get a good holster that fits the EMP? I assume, based on the different dimensions, it will not fit in a standard holster for a 3" 1911?
 
The EMP was briefly reviewed on this weeks Guns and Ammo TV, they loved it.
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You mean the "Been sponsored by Springfield Armory since the first aired episode" G&A TV liked one of their products? Say it ain't so!?!?!? :rolleyes:

It might be a great gun, but SA could release a rubber band pistol and those G&A TV spots would rave it was the best new firearm since JMB designed the 1911.

I'm intrigued by the EMP and its class of pistols, but my Taurus PT-111PRO has been utterly flawless, is the same size, weighs less, and holds 3 more rounds......and cost a good $700 less. Hard to overcome all that.
 
swingset said:
SA could release a rubber band pistol and those G&A TV spots would rave it was the best new firearm since JMB designed the 1911.
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SA has a new rubber-band pistol?!? What caliber rubber-bands does it take, the big fat ones (.45) or the little thin ones (9mm)? I must have one!:D
 
Just put my EMP on layaway. It really does look and feel good. I like the grips too...not too abrasive in my hand (felt slightly worn) but still easy to grip. Also, everything about it is tight and feels/looks as though it was precisely made. $979.00 plus tax.

g_gunter
 
Any idea when they might come out with the .40sw or .45gap versions?

Also on the wish list: an EMP with a 4" barrel. :D
 
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the .45 GAP version. Word is they have had significant difficulties getting the GAP prototypes to feed reliably.

pax
 
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