I'm new to the forum but not to Springfield as I've owned an XD9 and XD45 for several years and they have been great guns with no issues. I currently use a Kel-tec 380 for my concealed carry weapon but I wanted something with a larger round and also more enjoyable to shoot. After holding the EMP I had to have it and I've always had a soft spot in my heart for 1911s. I took it home Friday, cleaned it and lubed it up. Today I took it to the range to break it in.
I fired roughly 200 rounds of Winchester 115 gr FMJ with FTF about twice every 27 rounds.
Next up I tested 25 rounds of Hornady TAP-FPD 124 gr with FTF every 4 to 5 rounds.
Next I test 25 rounds of Speer Gold Dot 124 gr with FTF almost every other round.
I'm going back to the range to put another 200 rounds of winchester 115 gr through it to see if the FTF problems improve but I'm going to hold off on shooting any more SD ammo until the issue improves. If not I will send it back to Springfield like others on the site have done. I really want this to be my primary carry weapon but can't get over the reliability issues.
I've read the EMP can be very finicky with different types of ammunition so I'm asking are there better choices out there? My XDs and Kel-Tec will take any ammo I throw at them with out a hiccup so I've never had to select specific ammo for my guns. What should I be using? Thanks for the help.
I fired roughly 200 rounds of Winchester 115 gr FMJ with FTF about twice every 27 rounds.
Next up I tested 25 rounds of Hornady TAP-FPD 124 gr with FTF every 4 to 5 rounds.
Next I test 25 rounds of Speer Gold Dot 124 gr with FTF almost every other round.
I'm going back to the range to put another 200 rounds of winchester 115 gr through it to see if the FTF problems improve but I'm going to hold off on shooting any more SD ammo until the issue improves. If not I will send it back to Springfield like others on the site have done. I really want this to be my primary carry weapon but can't get over the reliability issues.
I've read the EMP can be very finicky with different types of ammunition so I'm asking are there better choices out there? My XDs and Kel-Tec will take any ammo I throw at them with out a hiccup so I've never had to select specific ammo for my guns. What should I be using? Thanks for the help.