Description

Springfield 1911 EMP 4.0 Lightweight Champion 9mm Gear Up Package With 5 Mags

Overview

The Springfield 1911 EMP 4.0 Lightweight Champion 9mm Gear Up Package with 5 Mags represents a precision-engineered evolution of the classic 1911 platform, optimized for the 9mm cartridge. Springfield Armory has refined the original Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) concept into a 4.0-inch barrel configuration, offering a balance of concealability and shootability. This Gear Up Package delivers exceptional value with five factory magazines, a soft case, and a holster, all factory-direct from Springfield Armory. The lightweight forged aluminum frame reduces carry weight without compromising structural integrity, while the fully supported ramp barrel ensures reliable feeding with a wide range of 9mm ammunition. Each component is machined to tight tolerances, making this package a serious option for the discerning shooter seeking a modern 1911 in a more manageable caliber.

Features & Specs

This springfield 1911 emp 4.0 lightweight champion 9mm gear up package with 5 mags is built around a forged aluminum alloy frame and a stainless steel slide, finished with a durable black Armory Kote. The 4.0-inch match-grade barrel is ramped and fully supported. The single-action trigger breaks cleanly at approximately 5-6 pounds, and the beavertail grip safety with a memory bump ensures a consistent high-hand hold. The Gear Up Package includes five 9-round flush-fit magazines with steel bodies and polymer base pads, a padded zippered case, and a paddle holster.

• Caliber: 9mm; capacity: 9+1 rounds per magazine; five magazines included
• Barrel length: 4.0 inches; overall length: 7.6 inches; weight: 28 ounces unloaded
• Forged aluminum alloy frame with integral magazine well; stainless steel slide with Armory Kote finish
• Low-profile 3-dot tritium night sights for low-light acquisition; Novak-style dovetail cuts
• Flat mainspring housing; G10 VZ grips with aggressive texture; extended magazine release

Who It’s For

The Springfield 1911 EMP 4.0 Lightweight Champion is designed for the experienced handgunner who values the 1911 platform but prefers the reduced recoil and higher capacity of 9mm. It is ideal for lawful concealed carriers who require a slim-profile pistol that conceals easily under a cover garment, yet provides a full-size grip length for control. Law enforcement professionals and defensive shooters who train extensively will appreciate the Gear Up Package’s five-magazine loadout, which reduces the need for aftermarket purchases. This pistol is also well-suited to competitive shooters in IDPA or USPSA divisions that permit single-action 1911s in 9mm. It is not intended as a first firearm for novice users due to the manual thumb safety and specific manual of arms required for the 1911 design.

• Concealed carriers wanting a lightweight 1911 in 9mm with multiple spare magazines
• Shooters who prefer the 1911 ergonomics, trigger, and grip angle over striker-fired designs
• Those seeking a factory-supported package with holster and case for immediate range use

Shipping & FFL

This springfield 1911 emp 4.0 lightweight champion 9mm gear up package with 5 mags is a firearm and will ship only to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in your state. Upon placing your order, we will contact you to confirm your chosen FFL dealer’s current license information. Please ensure your FFL dealer is willing to accept transfer of this specific firearm from our retail location. All federal, state, and local laws regarding firearm ownership and transfer apply. It is your responsibility to verify that you are legally eligible to purchase and possess this firearm before ordering. Shipping is via insured ground carrier, and signature is required upon delivery. No shipments to PO boxes or APO addresses. Please allow 3-7 business days for processing and delivery to your FFL dealer.

• Firearm ships to your licensed FFL dealer only; we do not ship to residences
• You must provide a valid FFL license copy from your chosen dealer before shipment
• State-specific restrictions (e.g., magazine capacity limits, roster requirements) apply; check your local laws