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mbj0186 · 01-27-2007, 07:52 AM

I just got the EMP a few weeks back and to my surprise it's not as small as I had originally thought. My slim hawg is actually smaller and it's chambered in .45. It also only holds 2 less rounds than the 9mm EMP.

I just thought others would like to see the comparison.

slugger6 · 01-27-2007, 08:23 AM

Thanks for posting the pics. They graphically illustrate the true size of this gun. It's definitely not a pocket pistol.

mbj0186 · 01-27-2007, 10:39 AM

As you can see the only real difference is the handle length. The extended mag makes it longer as well. They don't offer, as far as I know, a flush mag for the EMP. I don't really think the extended mag is necessary because the handle is long enough for most anyone. They should at least offer a flush one for concealed carry purposes

CHIP-MOVER · 01-27-2007, 05:18 PM

The flush mag would be a hair short for me. Thing I love the most about the EMP is the grip it fits me perfect. I carry the original Warthog as my primary carry gun and I do love it but it is a bit fat.

shipwreck · 01-27-2007, 05:39 PM

2 nice guns ya got there

cobra · 01-28-2007, 05:42 AM

very nice, i know the two pistols are very different but which one would you recommend over the other? have you gone to the range with it yet?

mbj0186 · 01-28-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cobra

very nice, i know the two pistols are very different but which one would you recommend over the other? have you gone to the range with it yet?

Man, that's a tough question. I've carried the slim hawg quite a bit, and haven't carried the EMP because I've only put 100 rounds through it. The slim hawg has proven reliable, and so has the EMP, but just too little rounds through it.

I believe in time I'll end up prefering the EMP because it's 5 oz lighter. The slim hawg can be a little heavy at times, especially when concealing for long periods. And the grip is a lot better for my hands. The slim hawg does come with an extended mag that makes it better though.

To tell the truth it took about 300 rounds for my slim hawg to start becoming highly accurate, but the EMP was dead on target with the very first clip and it will only get better with time. There's also a lot less recoil with the EMP also.

I guess it really depends on how I'm feeling that day. If I feel like .45 power then I'll carry the slim hawg, but if I want to go with comfort and ease of shooting I'll go with the EMP. It's a really tough call.

But... if it had to come down to it, I guess I would recommend the EMP first. It just has too many good things going on

mbj0186 · 01-28-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CHIP-MOVER

The flush mag would be a hair short for me. Thing I love the most about the EMP is the grip it fits me perfect. I carry the original Warthog as my primary carry gun and I do love it but it is a bit fat.

yeah, I was actually very close to getting the warthog instead, but when I held one the fatness turned me off for concealed carry. But the extra rounds must be nice!

cobra · 01-28-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mbj0186

Man, that's a tough question. I've carried the slim hawg quite a bit, and haven't carried the EMP because I've only put 100 rounds through it. The slim hawg has proven reliable, and so has the EMP, but just too little rounds through it.

I believe in time I'll end up prefering the EMP because it's 5 oz lighter. The slim hawg can be a little heavy at times, especially when concealing for long periods. And the grip is a lot better for my hands. The slim hawg does come with an extended mag that makes it better though.

To tell the truth it took about 300 rounds for my slim hawg to start becoming highly accurate, but the EMP was dead on target with the very first clip and it will only get better with time. There's also a lot less recoil with the EMP also.

I guess it really depends on how I'm feeling that day. If I feel like .45 power then I'll carry the slim hawg, but if I want to go with comfort and ease of shooting I'll go with the EMP. It's a really tough call.

But... if it had to come down to it, I guess I would recommend the EMP first. It just has too many good things going on

awsome man thanks for the great reply I am looking into getting another CCW and those two are on my very long never ending list of things to get........

Apdl · 01-28-2007, 02:22 PM

i want one sooo bad but no one around here has them!

01-27-2007, 07:52 AM	#1
mbj0186 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 110	EMP not so small I just got the EMP a few weeks back and to my surprise it's not as small as I had originally thought. My slim hawg is actually smaller and it's chambered in .45. It also only holds 2 less rounds than the 9mm EMP. I just thought others would like to see the comparison. __________________ Springfield EMP XD 40 SC Para Slim Hawg Rossi .38 sp AK-47 Bulgarian/Armory USA AK-47 Hungarian AMD 63 Chuck Norris has to carry a concealed weapons permit in all 50 states in order to legally wear his pants

01-27-2007, 10:39 AM	#3
mbj0186 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 110	As you can see the only real difference is the handle length. The extended mag makes it longer as well. They don't offer, as far as I know, a flush mag for the EMP. I don't really think the extended mag is necessary because the handle is long enough for most anyone. They should at least offer a flush one for concealed carry purposes __________________ Springfield EMP XD 40 SC Para Slim Hawg Rossi .38 sp AK-47 Bulgarian/Armory USA AK-47 Hungarian AMD 63 Chuck Norris has to carry a concealed weapons permit in all 50 states in order to legally wear his pants

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01-27-2007, 08:23 AM	#2
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,371	Thanks for posting the pics. They graphically illustrate the true size of this gun. It's definitely not a pocket pistol.

01-27-2007, 05:18 PM	#4
CHIP-MOVER XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12	The flush mag would be a hair short for me. Thing I love the most about the EMP is the grip it fits me perfect. I carry the original Warthog as my primary carry gun and I do love it but it is a bit fat.

01-28-2007, 05:42 AM	#6
cobra XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 665	very nice, i know the two pistols are very different but which one would you recommend over the other? have you gone to the range with it yet?