Springfield Armory 1911 EMP Compact .40 S&W, Two-Tone, 3-inch Match Bull Barrel, Discontinued Configuration
This Springfield Armory 1911 EMP Compact in .40 S&W blends a forged stainless slide with a forged carbon-steel frame finished in Black Armory Kote. It features a 3-inch stainless match-grade bull barrel with a fully supported ramp, a dual-spring recoil system with a full-length guide rod, and an 8+1 capacity. This discontinued configuration offers the EMP’s shortened 1911 architecture purpose-built for 9mm/.40 S&W in a compact, two-tone package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows little evidence of previous use. The bore is clean and shiny throughout.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory factory hard case (gray plastic)
- Springfield Armory owner's manual
- Three EMP-marked .40 S&W factory steel single-stack 8-round magazines
The EMP Compact is built around Springfield’s shortened 1911 architecture tailored to the 9mm/.40 S&W cartridge length. In this .40 S&W chambering, it offers an 8+1 capacity in a slim, single-stack profile that remains true to the 1911 platform while optimizing dimensions for compact carry and handling.
Its 3-inch stainless steel match-grade bull barrel uses a fully supported ramp and a bushingless setup, paired with a dual-spring recoil system and full-length guide rod to manage recoil and maintain reliability in a short-slide format.
The pistol presents a two-tone finish: a forged stainless slide over a forged carbon-steel frame with Black Armory Kote. Ergonomic details include a flat, checkered mainspring housing, smooth front strap, and a checkered magazine release. The controls feature a left-side thumb safety and a grip safety with a memory bump.
Steel, low-profile 3-dot sights are dovetailed front and rear for durability and a clean sight picture. The fire control setup includes a skeletonized Commander-style hammer and a long, three-hole, skeletonized aluminum trigger. Checkered hardwood double-diamond grips with Springfield Armory’s crossed-cannon logo complete the package. This is a discontinued configuration, adding appeal for buyers seeking this specific EMP .40 S&W setup.