EMP 9 Problems

[batman16]

Will do - thx. I don't have access to my manual right now. I will see if I can find it on line.

[kf6tac]

Will do - thx. I don't have access to my manual right now. I will see if I can find it on line.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php

There should be a "1911 Manual" button at the bottom.

[kf6tac]

I volunteer to be the test pilot of this fine firearm.

Have time to drop by Jackson Arms sometime? You're welcome to take mine for a spin around the block.

[batman16]

Interesting - thanks for the info!

[Old4eyes]

As to shooting left/right, don't discount the fact the sights might be off. I found that I had sights mis-adjusted on some high priced guns: EMP (rear sight came loose), Dan Wesson CBOB and HKP2000. A laser cartridge and time at the range got things fixed but it is a bit disconcerting to put out some healthy bucks and find things off. In the case of the HKP2000, it was WAY off, you could visibly see things by just looking at where the sight was placed in the dovetail. And this coming from a guy with old eyes.

[MossbergMan]

What chick said a 9mm was a "Tack Driver"? LOL... Trade it in for a .45

Ten (10) time National Police Pistol Champion Phillip Hemphill says the 9mm is a tack driver. And I dare you to call him a "chick" to his face. 9mm is the predominate caliber in PPC semi-automatic competition.

I bought an EMP 9 just for the "Off Duty Gun" portition of the PPC Nationals. Liked it so much I added it to my CCW. Mine shot right from a supported postion (elevation was fine) so I drifted the rear sight. just a "tad". As there are no witness marks to know how far you are moving the sight it will be trial and error until you get it perfect. I know it did for me.

Elevation issues can be caused by: bullet weight, lighting and possibly looking at the dot and not the top of the front sight. I black mine out for competition (no distracting dots). Heavier bullet weights will shoot higher, lighter bullet weight will shoot lower. If you're shooting 115gr 9mm then it's something else.

Bag resting the gun is one of the only ways you'll know if it's the "Arrow or the Indian" causing your high shots.

The right gun, the right ammo and the 9mm will "drive tacks".

[MossbergMan]

Forpot to tell you to use a hairdyer or heat gun on the rear sights befire you attempt to loosen the hex head set screw. This breaks down the locktight that is used to keep it from loosening up.
Otherwise you run the risk of rounding out the hex head hole or allen wrench.

[batman16]

MossbergMan - thanks for the info - I was using 115 gr ammo. Nice to know about drifting the rear sight. I did get a hold of SA and they had no problem taking the gun back so that is a plus. I will let you know what they say when it gets back.

[SonofWWIIDI]

I really like my EMP. I have had only two problems with it.

1. In normal indoor range light the front sight does appear dim (always has). But when I turn off the direct overheard light it is much easier to see.

2. Some time back my groups went funky. First shot from each mag would be dead on, subsequent shots were low left for the most part. Thought it was me getting tired, so I packed it in for the day. Next trip same thing. Other guns I had no issues with that day. Finally took it home, stripped cleaned and inspected the workings. Nothin out of the ordinary. After reassembly, racked the slide and felt something move under my hand. The set screw for the rear sight had come loose, and eventually wiggled out.

Got a new one installed and everything was back to normal. So, if you haven't already, check the set screw.

If Springfield offers to replace the front sight, please post it. I may try to get a new one from them even though mine is a coupla years old.

Good luck!👍

[batman16]

I know at a minimum they will replace the lamp especially since I've only had it for two weeks. For yours I'm not sure but I will let you know. Thanks for the tip regarding the set screw.

[gds23]

My EMP is dead on and shoots everything I put thru it from jhp to aluminum cased ammo

[kf6tac]

This thread inspired me to take my EMP out to the range for another go. Using a makeshift rest (my range bag propped up on top of a plastic pistol case) and a little more finger on the trigger took care of the windage problems I was previously having, so apparently my sights are fine. I was still shooting high at 25 yards, so I still need to sort out this business with the six o'clock sight picture.

[chayden]

Not to take away from the thread, but I liked but never loved my EMP. It shoots great, but doesn't give me much of a thrill to shoot. Just doesn't feel natural and easy; takes a lot of attention to shoot well. Bought a CZ P-01 and it is everything I wanted the EMP to be.
Sometimes the gun just doesn't fit. You can shoot it well but you just don't go out of your way to use it after a while.

[batman16]

CZ P-01 is nice - I was looking at one also. Just a little too big for what I needed. I would like one down the road.

Interesting you did not like the feel of the EMP - that is supposedly what everybody likes. I am not crazy about the stock grips but there are plenty of options. I thought shooting the gun was very natural and fun. Different strokes for different folks. You are happy with what you have and that is all that matters. I enjoy listening to different opinions and advice but in the end it is YOUR choice that matters.

[batman16]

Well I finally got my EMP back from SA. It took about a month to service. So far I am impressed - they replaced the entire front post and put in a new barrel! I am assuming that since they replaced the barrel they found something wrong which lead to my accuracy issues. Their accuracy test (target was sent to me) looked good. Now to the range to see if I am really happy!