Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 4” Lightweight Champion™ 9mm?

tguil · January 31, 2016, 08:57 PM

What is the country of manufacture for the Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 4” Lightweight Champion 9mm? Looks like a darn nice 1911.

**Aguila Blanca** · January 31, 2016, 11:48 PM

I think you are conflating two different models. The Champion is a model built (as far as I know) on a "standard" 1911 receiver. The EMP is SA's shortened model, which compared to a "standard" 1911 has a vertical slice about an eighth of an inch wide taken out through the magazine well portion of the frame.

claimbuster · February 1, 2016, 10:58 AM

EMP 4" Champion is a very new addition to the Springfield stable. Read somewhere that it's USA made but couldn't determine if frame was from Brazil. Need to do more search.

Had one in my hands last week and I sure do like it. May go back and look again. Not good!

Red-5 · February 1, 2016, 12:37 PM

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I think you are conflating two different models. The Champion is a model built (as far as I know) on a "standard" 1911 receiver. The EMP is SA's shortened model, which compared to a "standard" 1911 has a vertical slice about an eighth of an inch wide taken out through the magazine well portion of the frame.

The new EMP4 does have Champion in the name.

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EMP 4" Champion is a very new addition to the Springfield stable. Read somewhere that it's USA made but couldn't determine if frame was from Brazil. Need to do more search.

The frames have not been made in Brazil for several years. All 1911 frames have been made in the USA for several years.

If the frame was made in Brazil, it would have been clearly marked.

jimbear · February 1, 2016, 03:37 PM

Feels great in the hand. Grip length is a little long with the mag baseplate hanging down.

claimbuster · February 3, 2016, 06:59 PM

Broke down and bought one this afternoon. Will post more.

Ichiban · February 6, 2016, 09:16 AM

Other than that fact that it is not a Kimber, and grip circumference, how is this different than Kimber's Aegis Pro? Not trying to stir the pot (much) but the reviews I've seen make is seem like this is the only 4" bull barrel 1911 on the market?

g.willikers · February 6, 2016, 09:29 AM

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The frames have not been made in Brazil for several years. All 1911 frames have been made in the USA for several years.

I didn't know that.
Any idea who actually manufactures them for Springfield?
Although mine is Brazilian and is an excellent example.
Couldn't want a better off the shelf one.

Eazyeach · February 6, 2016, 09:36 AM

Thanks a lot. Now I want one. Just looked at a picture of one and it looks suhweet. What's one cost?

Eazyeach · February 8, 2016, 07:35 AM

Claim buster , how's that new Springfield ? Really really interested in one but I haven't had the chance to check one out.

Eazyeach · February 15, 2016, 08:47 PM

Just picked one up and the 1st thing you see is a trigger tag claiming that it is indeed made in America. Can't wait to shoot it. Feels really good. Nice and smooth slide to frame fit. Like buttah!

January 31, 2016, 08:57 PM	#1
tguil Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 41	Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 4” Lightweight Champion™ 9mm? What is the country of manufacture for the Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 4” Lightweight Champion 9mm? Looks like a darn nice 1911.

February 15, 2016, 08:47 PM	#11
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Bought one today Just picked one up and the 1st thing you see is a trigger tag claiming that it is indeed made in America. Can't wait to shoot it. Feels really good. Nice and smooth slide to frame fit. Like buttah!

January 31, 2016, 11:48 PM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,466	I think you are conflating two different models. The Champion is a model built (as far as I know) on a "standard" 1911 receiver. The EMP is SA's shortened model, which compared to a "standard" 1911 has a vertical slice about an eighth of an inch wide taken out through the magazine well portion of the frame.

February 1, 2016, 10:58 AM	#3
claimbuster Member Join Date: April 5, 2005 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 40	EMP 4" Champion is a very new addition to the Springfield stable. Read somewhere that it's USA made but couldn't determine if frame was from Brazil. Need to do more search. Had one in my hands last week and I sure do like it. May go back and look again. Not good!

February 1, 2016, 03:37 PM	#5
jimbear Member Join Date: July 13, 2015 Posts: 57	Feels great in the hand. Grip length is a little long with the mag baseplate hanging down.

February 3, 2016, 06:59 PM	#6
claimbuster Member Join Date: April 5, 2005 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 40	Broke down and bought one this afternoon. Will post more.

February 6, 2016, 09:16 AM	#7
Ichiban Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Posts: 257	Other than that fact that it is not a Kimber, and grip circumference, how is this different than Kimber's Aegis Pro? Not trying to stir the pot (much) but the reviews I've seen make is seem like this is the only 4" bull barrel 1911 on the market?

February 6, 2016, 09:36 AM	#9
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Thanks a lot. Now I want one. Just looked at a picture of one and it looks suhweet. What's one cost?

February 8, 2016, 07:35 AM	#10
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Claim buster , how's that new Springfield ? Really really interested in one but I haven't had the chance to check one out.