The 1911 Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) is truly a reinvented firearm. In 2007, Springfield Armory unleashed what is arguably the most unique 1911 on the market. Springfield 19 Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) Now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time that we take a closer look at Springfield’s wide variety of 1911 models. As a result, groups such as the FBI Hostage Rescue Team have turned to Springfield to manufacture new 1911s. Nonetheless, the former still had such a strong following that many users refused to switch. Government decided to phase out the 1911 and replace it with the Beretta M9. As the 20 th century was winding down, the U.S. Ever since then, Springfield has been one of the major distributors of 1911s in the world.

Although it was initially a Colt product, it didn’t take very long for the Springfield Armory to get involved. Originally designed by weapons pioneer John Browning, the 1911 is arguably America’s most distinguished war veteran. 1911 Overview Weapons pioneer, John Browning Springfield Armory has christened the M1911 as “ the most revered and time-honored semi-auto handgun ever designed”, and it’s easy to see why. Nevertheless, Springfield’s modern take on the 1911 has become the benchmark by which all other 1911s are compared. In my experience, I’ve handled some of the most famous 1911 variants, including Smith & Wesson’s, Taurus’, Remington’s, and Sig Sauer’s take on the legendary firearm. In fact, of all their celebrated achievements, the most impressive may be how they’ve managed to stay true to the 1911’s classic outline while still incorporating several key performance and design upgrades. I have a carry pistol I made from one of those kits.Although the M1911 may be one of the most iconic pistols ever created, you’d hardly know that by looking at Springfield’s new and improved models. When they first started they actually sold frame and slide kits.but no longer. The old Springfield Armory closed in the 60s and I think the new SA started sometime in the 70s. Today they no longer import from IMBREL and the frames are all made here.

The NM frames had most of the work done in Brazil but the frame rails were done here in the US. all previous Springer frames were made in Brazil by IMBEL. Jglenn21 wrote:Until recently the NM serial # meant the pistol was assembled in the US.

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