Springfield Armory 1911 EMP Lightweight Compact 9mm, 3 in Match Bull Barrel, Two-Tone, Tritium Sights, CA Compliant, 3 Mags
This Springfield Armory 1911 EMP Lightweight Compact in 9mm is the California-rostered PI9209LCA variant, purpose-built around the EMP short-action 1911 architecture for 9mm. It features a 3-inch stainless steel match-grade bull barrel with a fully supported ramp, a two-tone finish, and low-profile tritium 3-dot sights. The pistol is in excellent condition and comes with three factory 8-round EMP magazines, the original box, and a Springfield Armory soft case.
Engineered specifically for 9mm, the EMP uses numerous unique parts to scale the 1911 platform to a compact footprint while maintaining reliable function. This example combines a matte stainless slide and a black hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy frame, keeping weight to approximately 27 oz empty. Overall length is 6.6 inches with a 5.0-inch height and an 8+1 capacity.
The stainless match-grade bull barrel and dual captive recoil spring with a full-length guide rod support consistent performance in a small format. The slide has rear serrations only and a lowered, flared ejection port. Controls include a left-side thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety, paired with a skeletonized, lightweight trigger and a commander-style skeletonized hammer.
Sighting is handled by dovetailed tritium front and rear blades in a low-profile 3-dot configuration. The sight blades are observed marked "USA H3 24." Checkered cocobolo wood grips with Springfield Armory medallions complete the package. This California-compliant model is designated by the factory part number PI9209LCA.
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 Details: The pistol presents with minimal handling evidence and a clean overall appearance.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory factory box with PI9209LCA label
- Springfield Armory soft zippered pistol case
- Three 8-round EMP-marked factory 9mm single-stack magazines (steel construction)
The EMP platform scales the 1911 for 9mm with a micro size and Officer/EMP-length grip frame, delivering a compact carry footprint without compromising core 1911 ergonomics. The two-tone finish pairs a matte stainless slide with a black hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy frame for durability and reduced weight. Capacity is 8+1 with the included single-stack magazines.
The 3-inch stainless steel match-grade bull barrel with a fully supported ramp is mated to a dual captive recoil spring and full-length guide rod to manage recoil and maintain reliability in the short-slide format. Slide detailing includes rear serrations only and a lowered, flared ejection port.
Controls and handling are classic 1911: a left-side thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, a skeletonized lightweight trigger, and a skeletonized commander-style hammer. Checkered cocobolo wood grips with Springfield Armory medallions provide a secure, traditional feel.
Low-profile tritium 3-dot sights are dovetailed front and rear, with blades observed marked "USA H3 24." This pistol is the California-compliant, rostered variant identified by mfg. part number PI9209LCA, with an overall length of 6.6 inches, a 5.0-inch height, and an approximate empty weight of 27 ounces.