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USMCFO · February 10, 2019, 09:58 PM

After thinking about the positive points, at least for me, of a 1911 style 9mm, I looked around quite a bit, with a focus on workmanship, design, ergonomics, etc. I subsequently decided to buy the EMP4 Concealed Carry Contour in 9mm and it is fast becoming my favorite. Shooting mostly Winchester White Box 115 gr and Hornady Critical Duty 135 gr FlexLock, and finding it extremely accurate at the distances I have been shooting, 3, 15, and 25 yards.

My previous on duty and off duty firearms were S&W3913TSW, Walther PPS, HK P200SK, a Glock that I was not too impresed with, and most recently the S&W Shield which is a great little gun, but not quite as accurate at 25 yards. But if a 9mm in a pistol based upon the 1911 style design is what is desired, my personal recommendation is the EMP.

February 10, 2019, 09:58 PM	#66
USMCFO Junior Member Join Date: August 27, 2016 Posts: 14	Another Vote for the Springfield Armory EMP4 After thinking about the positive points, at least for me, of a 1911 style 9mm, I looked around quite a bit, with a focus on workmanship, design, ergonomics, etc. I subsequently decided to buy the EMP4 Concealed Carry Contour in 9mm and it is fast becoming my favorite. Shooting mostly Winchester White Box 115 gr and Hornady Critical Duty 135 gr FlexLock, and finding it extremely accurate at the distances I have been shooting, 3, 15, and 25 yards. My previous on duty and off duty firearms were S&W3913TSW, Walther PPS, HK P200SK, a Glock that I was not too impresed with, and most recently the S&W Shield which is a great little gun, but not quite as accurate at 25 yards. But if a 9mm in a pistol based upon the 1911 style design is what is desired, my personal recommendation is the EMP.