All Springfield Armory Sub-Compact Pistols Reviewed - Organized by Title

All Springfield Armory Sub-Compact Pistols

Springfield Armory EMP .40 Sub-Compact Pistol

Reviews for the 8-shot Springfield Armory EMP in .40 Smith & Wesson. Nearly identical in form and function to the EMP-9. Includes ambidextrous safety, cross-drilled trigger, 3-dot combat sights, aluminum frame, and a stainless/black anodized bi-tone finish.

Springfield Armory EMP 9mm Sub-Compact Pistol

Given the 2007 American Handgunner “Gun of the Year” award, the Springfield Armory 9mm EMP is a compact 1911 pistol designed specifically to work with short action cartridges like the 9mm. Comes with three 9 round magazines, sports a lightweight frame, and bi-tone finish as well as a host of other upgrades.

Springfield Armory Loaded Micro Compact 1911 Pistol

The Loaded Micro Compact with its 3″ barrel and aluminum frame was the next evolutionary step in the sub-compact 1911 arena. Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the Loaded Ultra Compact. It would eventually be succeeded by the enhanced Micro Compact Operator as well as the short-cartridge EMP pistol but remains the lightest sub-compact 1911 chambered in .45 ACP that the company makes.

Springfield Armory Loaded Ultra Compact 1911 Pistol

At one time the 6 Round Loaded Ultra Compact 1911 pistol was the smallest gun that Springfield Armory made. It was soon eclipsed by the Micro Compact and eventually the EMP, but it still remains a high-quality, full-featured 1911 properly adapted to the shorter setup with a bull barrel.

Springfield Armory XD-40sc Pistol

The XD-40sc shares almost everything in common with the 9mm version of the pistol. It does upgrade to the more powerful .40 S&W cartridge but the magazine capacity shrinks to just 9 rounds in the standard compact magazine. Finishes include black, bi-tone, and even an OD green frame option.

Springfield Armory XD-9sc 9mm Pistol

The XD-9sc sub-compact pistol from Springfield Armory carries 13 rounds of 9mm ammunition by default but can be expanded to 16 with the use of extended magazines. Features shared in common with larger models include safety systems, finish choices, accessory rail, and the Springfield Lifetime Guarantee.