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muggsy
12-07-2013, 03:37 PM
Anything you can tell me about this gun good or bad. I found one used in excellent condition for $800.
O'Dell
12-07-2013, 03:43 PM
I have a friend who owns one [45] and she is very happy with it. I haven't had an EMP, but I had another SA compact 45 1911 and it was quite reliable.
mr surveyor
12-07-2013, 03:47 PM
I don't remember what it was (most likely magazine issues as with most other "new" offerings), but they did have some teething problems with the early releases. I looked at one long and hard when the first hit the market at $1050-1100. Then at my local hangout, I compared my 4" Kimber Compact to one and didn't see much difference overall, with the exception of the grip being about a 1/16" narrower. It really felt good in my hand (short fingers) and looked very well made, but at the time, the price was more than I could bear. I'm sure that if I'd bought it, and worked it through the early "bugs", I probably would have stayed with the single action platform with my carry pistols and not bought near as many plastic fantastics.
mr surveyor
12-07-2013, 03:49 PM
I have a friend who owns one [45] and she is very happy with it. I haven't had an EMP, but I had another SA compact 45 1911 and it was quite reliable.
they make a .45 acp version of the EMP?
I knew they started with the 9, then the 40, but didn't think the .45 would fit the concept of the "90% frame size".
muggsy
12-07-2013, 04:06 PM
I don't remember what it was (most likely magazine issues as with most other "new" offerings), but they did have some teething problems with the early releases. I looked at one long and hard when the first hit the market at $1050-1100. Then at my local hangout, I compared my 4" Kimber Compact to one and didn't see much difference overall, with the exception of the grip being about a 1/16" narrower. It really felt good in my hand (short fingers) and looked very well made, but at the time, the price was more than I could bear. I'm sure that if I'd bought it, and worked it through the early "bugs", I probably would have stayed with the single action platform with my carry pistols and not bought near as many plastic fantastics.
We must be related mr surveyor. I have short fingers, too. The EMP felt great in my hand as well. Much like my CM9.
jocko
12-07-2013, 04:19 PM
I hear alot of things are SHORT on u muggs,not ust your finners. Just sayin.
My advice to surv. do he family tree thing and if a Muggsy pops up anywhere.... BURN THE PAPER WORK. Just sayin:third:
Had that happen in tracing my Italian heritage, found out years ago one of the family members married anutter family member. I think that was te beginning of Italian saying. Prmolego doamato si. INCEST IS BEST.:banplease:
gb6491
12-07-2013, 05:36 PM
Here's a good review of the EMP:
http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=628
http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=656
There was a gent on a 1911 forum converting EMP mags to a flush, welded base (not sure if he is still doing them or not).
Regards,
Greg
kerby9mm
12-07-2013, 06:17 PM
I have the EMP 9 & I have also read a lot on them. Mine is serial # 258XX which has all the recent updates/mirror polished feedramp/polished breechface. The mags are real quality. IMO the only downside is the glued ejector but SA pinned mine right after I got it on their dime because it raised slightly & the slide was hard to pull off for cleaning even though the gun never failed & to this day has not yet. The gray box is the newer ones the blue box is earlier production. Great gun IMO & now you know some of what to look for. Good luck. I also now know how to field strip it without the little spacer provided.
O'Dell
12-07-2013, 08:15 PM
they make a .45 acp version of the EMP?
I knew they started with the 9, then the 40, but didn't think the .45 would fit the concept of the "90% frame size".
Now that I think about it I believe you're right. Her gun is definitely a 45, so it must be a different model. Mine was an all SS 'Ultra Compact" - maybe hers is an all black UC.
phil413tx
12-08-2013, 12:32 AM
I have been researching the EMP as well. I am really considering buying one. I would really like to hear a range report if you buy one. I am so on the fence right now.
Southerngunner
04-18-2014, 05:10 PM
My friend and I both bought an EMP 9 and both of them are extremly accurate and very reliable .There has never been any issues with either one after at least a thousand rounds each all handloads mostly lead bullets. I have not shot the EMP in 40 cal and Springfield doesn't make it in 45 ACP. The mags are specific to the EMP only. Buy it and shoot the Hell out of it so it can go to Heaven.:cool:
b4uqzme
04-18-2014, 09:29 PM
The EMP is the only purpose-built 9mm/40sw 1911 platform that I am aware. That makes it really intriguing. But I already own the best (metal) 9mm and 40sw carry pistols out there so I just cannot justify the purchase. But I'll think of something.
kerby9mm
04-19-2014, 03:12 AM
My EMP9 is the gun I would never sell. When I tell myself I'm not buying anymore guns that lasts almost a year sometimes. Im sure I will never buy a polymer framed gun. Those aren't for me.
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