Archive for March 6th, 2010
Followup Range Report on the Springfield EMP
Posted by Mr. RevolverGuy in Semi Auto Reviews on March 6, 2010
Some of you may remember an article a few days ago about my new Springfield Armory EMP in 9mm
EMP First Impressions Detailed
Well I finally got a chance to take it out and it was very smooth. Unfortunately it has been rainy and I had to shoot at an indoor range with terrible lighting.
I really couldn’t get a clear sight picture (more on that later) and had a hard time focusing much past 7 yards.
After warming up with some PMP 115gr FMJ, I thought I’d shoot it for a group with my intended carry load, the Ranger 127gr +P+ load.
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First Impression of the Springfield Armory EMP
Posted by Mr. RevolverGuy in Semi Auto Reviews on March 6, 2010
I’ve been looking very hard at the Springfield Armory EMP since its introduction and I just couldn’t resist anymore when i found a new one at a great price from a reputatble dealer in FL. I had to make sure it was on the CA approved roster.
There has been some interest in it lately and i thought I’d post a report and pictures when I finally got it. These are my impressions of the EMP rather than measurements (which you can find elsewhere on the net) or even a range report. I wanted to get some pictures before I took it out to the range and it got dirty. if there is an interest, that will be the subject of another thread.
The EMP has great proportions and the satin black of the frame, sights and hammer, contrasting with the polished slide stop, thumb safety, mag release and Main Spring Housing (MSH) are set off nicely with the bead blasted white trigger, barrel and slide
The EMP is not as small as I imagined. It’s about the same size as my Kahr CW9.
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My first revolver, and the start of a beautiful friendship
Posted by TheWiryIrishman in Revolver Reviews on March 6, 2010
I have been looking for a handgun for what I would consider long range shooting. With a handgun long range shooting varies for every shooter, for some it is 25 yards some it is 50 yards others it’s 100 yards. Of course unless your skill level is like those of Jerry Miculek or Bob Munden. I myself decided to try my hand at it and acquired a S&W 629 with the 8 3/8″ barrel:
I handled several different 629s before making the purchase, but I was still amazed at the quality of the trigger. Double action was relatively light and very very smooth. It was also consistent for the full length of the pull, with no stack-up toward the end. It paled in comparison to the single action, however. I haven’t measure the weight, but I’d estimate that it breaks around a pound and half, and what’s more amazing, it does not move. When you build up to the right amount of pressure, the hammer just comes down, and for the life of me, I can’t feel anything happen with the trigger. The $1800 dollar Pardini SP I shoot bullseye with does not even come close to having this good a trigger.
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