New EMP Update and Range Report

[sschrick]

So, I did pick up my new Springfield EMP 9mm last FRI. Immediately went into the range and ran 150 rounds through it. 100% reliable. Recoil is easily manageable. It is a sweet little shooter, I wish I could say the same for myself.

Out of the box, I was shooting low and low/left, just like I used to do with my XD. I guess I need to re-learn this short action 1911 style trigger. But even though I was off Point of Aim, groupings were pretty good. All at 7 yards.

Brought it home and gave it a light cleaning. This was my first experience with field stripping a 1911 pistol and IMO it is kind of a Pain. I read the manual and watched some online videos so I knew what had to be done.

First, I tried to strip it without the takedown-tool. Got the slide stop out and the slide came off the fram easily. Took out the recoil spring assembly, no problem, but really struggled getting the spring plug out of the slide. In all the videos it slips out real easy. In mine, I fussed with it for a while before finally pushing it out from the muzzle side the end of a plastic toothbrush. Next the barrel came right out. Gave it a quick wipedown with some Hoppes#9, a light oil and began re-assembly. Putting barrel and spring plug, and spring back in was no problem. Got the slide stop aligned with the hole and pushed it in. Again had some difficulty getting the slide stop to completely seat all the way. Fussed with that for a while as well. Finally got the knack of it.

Stripped it again using the take down tool to see if that made getting the spring plug out any easier. . .NOPE. Still had to push it out, even though I thought this little tool was supposed to do that for you.

Overall, form and finish of gun is excellent. The weight per spec is the same as my XD9 (Service), but this EMP feels heavier and much more solid.

Looking forward to racking up the round count through this little beast.

Just now as I get to the end of this post, I see in my permissions that I cannot post attachments. I will try to fix that and post some pics.

[Guest Lester Weevils]

Just now as I get to the end of this post, I see in my permissions that I cannot post attachments. I will try to fix that and post some pics.

That sounds like a nice pistol.

I don't think anyone posts pictures by posting attachments. You find a place to upload your pictures, then paste in the URL to your uploaded pictures. Put "" on the end of your URL. Without the quotes.

You can find image upload sites by googling "picture upload sites" and see which one you like.

Alternately, if you have an internet service provider account with some private storage, or if you have a personal web space, then you can store your pictures on there and post a URL to your pictures.

[LagerHead]

Yea, 1911 disassembly and reassembly can be a pain. But I think it's worth it because they are such great guns.

[Guest The Highlander]

Love my little EMP. Jewel of a gun! Congratulations on picking one up.

[Nashville Slim]

I checked one out at Outdoor World during the week. It fit my hand like a glove. I think I may have to get one. Glad you posted your report.