The Springfield Armory EMP () is a semi-automatic pistol based on the classic M1911 design and manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc..
Design
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, and is marketed as a "short-action 1911".
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.
Versions In addition to the standard EMP model with a barrel, versions with barrels were introduced in 2016.
Specification EMP EMP 4" Lightweight Champion EMP 4" Concealed Carry Contour 9mm .40 S&W 9mm .40 S&W 9mm .40 S&W Barrel Length Overall Length Grip Width Height Weight Capacity (flush-fit) 9-round 8-round 10-round 9-round 9-round 8-round Reference
References
External links
Springfield EMP 9mm from Hickok45 via YouTube Springfield EMP 4 Lightweight Champion 9mm from Hickok45 via YouTube