The Ronin EMP offers a compact and comfortable 1911 designed for CCW.
The smaller-sized frame offers shooters a dependable concealed carry pistol with enhanced gripping ergonomics and very concealable dimensions.
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I have always loved the design, aesthetics and shootability of the 1911 platform.
The Ronin EMP 3” offers shooters a compact and lightweight pistol ready for EDC use.
Certainly, some of the best triggers in the world can be found in custom 1911 pistols.
In fact, the EMP is a perfect example of this.
In fact, there are two a 3 version and a slightly larger 4 model with increased capacity.
The new Ronin EMP pistols offer CCW enthusiasts a powerful and potent 9mm pistol that is also extremely easy to conceal and shoot well.
The Ronin EMP 3 pistol weighs in at 24 oz.
empty and has an overall length of just 6.6.
Capacity of the included magazine is 9+1 of 9mm.
The 3″ Ronin EMP offers superior concealment in a defensive pistol. Yet, the gun offers a generous grip and full-size sights and controls.
The Ronin EMP 4 weighs 27.5 oz.
empty and has an overall length of 7.6.
Capacity is 10+1 in its taller grip frame.
The 4″ version of the Springfield Armory Ronin EMP offers an improved sight radius and increased capacity.
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The Ronin EMP was designed to be as concealable as possible.
The frame, slide and numerous other parts were physically downsized with the 9mm cartridge in mind.
This is no .45 ACP 1911 simply chambered in 9mm.
The grip was extremely comfortable and easy to maintain.
Accuracy was pinpoint, and the recoil was very controllable by my having maximum grip on the pistol.
The wooden grips Springfield chose are very classy looking, and complement the two-tone finish very nicely.
The Ronin EMP is designed for CCW self-defense and is capable of handling today’s top defensive rounds.
The mainspring housing is checkered, which also helped increase my grip even with sweaty hands.
The extended safety lever was great for quickly finding it from the draw and disengaging it once in target.
Its tactile on and off was very discernable, even under stress shooting.
The author tested both the 3” and 4” (shown here) variants of the Ronin EMP and found them to be easy to carry and shoot well.
Both were extremely comfortable to conceal and provided great retention for an all-day carry.
The Ronin EMP 3 felt very similar to carrying my Hellcat, but it was even more controllable.
And despite its compact-sized frame, it still held 9+1 rounds of 9mm.
Both Ronin EMP pistols (the 3″ model is shown here) feature bushingless bull barrel designs that mate directly to the slide.
I was also able to test the 4 version of the Ronin EMP.
I think the 4 will be compelling to those who prefer to carry a bit larger of a pistol.
However, it is still a light, compact pistol that would be very easy to conceal.
The EMP Ronins are an appealing combination of excellent shooting and handling characteristics along with portable dimensions.
My experience shooting the Ronin EMP was a pleasure.
I was able to do some full-speed draws, rapid-fire drills, reloads and accuracy testing.
For such a small gun, the recoil was negligible, which made quick follow-up shots easy and intuitive.
The Springfield Armory Ronin EMP feeds from these ultra-reliable,single-stack magazines.
It was natural to quickly flip off as I acquired the target.
Reloads werent much slower than my Hellcat, either.
The slightly beveled magazine well is a nice touch and helps when hitting the gas pedal.
The combination makes for fast sight acquisition and easy return to target on rapid-fire drills.
The orange front sight was bright and easy to pick up even in fading light conditions.
The beautiful satin Cerakote finish provides the pistol with an elegant yet durable finish.
The barrels of both pistols are bushingless bull barrel profiles with fully supported feed ramps.
The slide is made from forged carbon steel with a classy, blued finish.
The pistols come with one Mec-Gar magazine, designed specifically for the EMP pistol.
Both magazines with both pistols proved to be extremely well made and supremely reliable.
The quality of the designs are evident and well thought out in every product they ship in my experience.
