Springfield Armory Pistols

Springfield Armory 1911 EMP

Specs, variants & prices

Springfield Armory currently makes one version of the 1911 EMP pistol, all chambered in 9mm, and still lists 5 discontinued ones on its site. Barrels run from 3" to 4". None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Springfield Armory's suggested retail price is $1,313, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Springfield Armory 1911 EMP are there?

1 current and 5 discontinued versions. Specs and measurements are Springfield Armory's own.

Version	Prices	Optics	Model / part #	Caliber	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish	MSRP	CA	MA	Status
1911 EMP Handgun, CA Compliant3x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PI9209LCA	9mm	9	3"	6.6"	27 oz	Stainless	$1,313	Yes	No	Current
1911 EMP Handgun3x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PI9208L	9mm	9	3"	6.6"	27 oz	Black	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 EMP Handgun3x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PI9209L	9mm	9	3"	6.6"	27 oz	Stainless	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 EMP Champion Handgun3x 10rd magazines	See prices	No	PI9211L	9mm	10	4"	7.6"	31 oz	Stainless	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 EMP ChampionConcealed Carry Contour Handgun3x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PI9229F	9mm	9	4"	7.6"	31 oz	Desert FDE	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 EMP Champion Concealed Carry Contour Handgun3x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PI9229L	9mm	9	4"	7.6"	31 oz	Stainless	—	—	—	Discontinued

1911 EMP Handgun, CA Compliant
3x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PI9209LCA
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
3"
Overall length
6.6"
Weight
27 oz
Finish
Stainless
MSRP
$1,313
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Current
1911 EMP Handgun
3x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PI9208L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
3"
Overall length
6.6"
Weight
27 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 EMP Handgun
3x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PI9209L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
3"
Overall length
6.6"
Weight
27 oz
Finish
Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 EMP Champion Handgun
3x 10rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PI9211L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
10
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.6"
Weight
31 oz
Finish
Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 EMP ChampionConcealed Carry Contour Handgun
3x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PI9229F
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.6"
Weight
31 oz
Finish
Desert FDE
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 EMP Champion Concealed Carry Contour Handgun
3x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PI9229L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.6"
Weight
31 oz
Finish
Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued

What calibers does the 1911 EMP come in?

Every current version is chambered in 9mm.

Is the 1911 EMP optics-ready?

None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.

How much does a Springfield Armory 1911 EMP cost?

Springfield Armory's suggested retail price is $1,313. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

According to Springfield Armory, one version is available in California, but none in Massachusetts. Look for “Yes” in the CA and MA columns. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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Specs from Springfield Armory, checked October 22, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Springfield Armory is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Springfield Armory.