A newbie question - Springfield EMP 1911

[Nashville Slim]

Hi guys,

I have a newbie question. I was checking out the Springfield Armory EMP the other day and I loved the way it felt. I did not get to shoot it though. My question is" It is listed as having a "short action". What goes that mean exactly?

How would that effect the way I would carry it?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Edited December 20, 2011 by Nashville Slim

[krunchnik]

Springfield designed the EMP specifically for the 9mm round.The specs on the pistol is smaller than a traditional 1911.The grip frame is shorter and therefore uses proprietary magazines.Since they shortened the frame that also means quite a few of the internals are also made to fit only the EMP.As far as a carry pistol,all holsters for the Officer size frames including the Ultras will work.They are a nice little 9mm 1911 for sure.A person could do worse.

Im bad,I assumed you were meaning the EMP in 9mm,same holds true with the S&W .40

Edited December 21, 2011 by krunchnik
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[sschrick]

I just purchased mine last FRI and have run about 150 rounds through it.

+1 for what "krunchnik" said.

basically it is a 1911-style pistol specifically engineered and designed for the shorter 9mm round; it is not just a 1911 chambered in 9mm.

as far as shooting it, you really can't notice any difference. it is a very short crisp trigger pull, basically the same as most 1911s.

many people have this pistol as their EDC. since it is 1911-style, it has external thumb safety and is a SA pistol. therefore you would carry "condition 1" (aka cocked and locked)

[Nashville Slim]

Thanks for the help guys.

[tnhawk]

While heavier than my .45 Kimber Ultra CDP II, it and EMP .40 are the same size. Both have been accurate and reliable pistols.