skub wrote:Salty1 wrote:Springfield does in fact only make the EMP in 9mm and 40cal. The 45 must be the micro, very nice guns in 45,.
Thanks for the clarification, guys. Was looking at 3" .45's and the guys in the gun store tried to steer me toward the EMP's. I looked but really wanted the .45 and one of them told me they had it in .45 as well. Liked it and bought it. But it does indeed say Micro Compact. I do believe it is the same size though, right?
*edited for clarification
No the EMP was built from the ground up as a 9mm and .40 cal its not a .45 1911 chambered in 9mm. Its slimmer in the grip area. The whole circumference of the grip is less which really makes the grip feel different in a good way to most people. Now whether or not that matters to you is another thing all together but its not the same size. Most 9mm or .40 1911's are .45s that have been fitted with spacers and other mods to make the run the smaller calibers. SA built the EMP around the shorter length of the 9mm and .40 ammo. I believe the Micro is just a cut down 1911 but don't quote me on that. Hey if you like the gun and it feels good to you then its all good.