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Plenty of info here: http://blacknitride.com/ IMO, I would never consider the durability an issue as it is a permanent refinish that I don't think will wear off easily......

Killenit: If your referring to a 2011 double stack, then contact Jason here: https://www.extremeshooters.com/ They can modify your existing polymer or one of their offerings to fit many different hands!

AF2010: Here you go: https://dawsonprecision.com/guns/sti/

Sorry wgj3...........had been researching "mag releases" the last hour or so and had them on my mind.....

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fb: Got my first 2011 ordered.......would you want to elaborate on the maglula mod? Thanks!

Springfield 9mm EMP4 definitely has the ramped barrel...

For a slide and frame that is already fit, this would be my first choice! https://www.jemguns.com/ https://www.jemguns.com/other-services Have heard a lot of great things about their products! And they're a Texas company!

In case you decide to do your own, Mosin has a pretty good set of videos documenting his process....... Good luck!

For those looking, the Weigand article at Brownell's is excellent. Also on Brazo's site is great tuning info.... http://www.brazoscustom.com/magart/0407.htm ?

wheelie, I've got your info noted. Thanks for your feedback! ?

Jack: At this time, not needing to make PF as this is going to be my "fun" gun until I can find the right load for accuracy and occasional CC. Would like to try my hand at some local steel competition once I'm really comfortable with the pistol. I'm also thinking i have the option to purchase some retail loads in the 115 and 124 that might give me a start on seeing what this EMP4 really likes. Atlanta Arms has a few options and I know they make premium ammo. I'm thinking that "theoretically", this 1/16 twist 4" barrel should prefer something in the 124/125g range; but I don't have any solid evidence to support this......... Anyway, I appreciate your feedback and any additional info you may come up with. Thanks!

After a long time of shooting/carrying 9mm Glocks, had a strong desire to try a 9mm 1911 style pistol! Never did get away from my love of the .45acp/1911, so after much research, I went to Bud's last weekend and picked up my Springfield EMP4.Grabbed some of my match 147g GSSF loads, a few 135g coated practice loads, and purchased a couple of boxes of the Federal 124g American Eagles at the store. After running each mag with the 124s for functionality, I was amazed how well these performed in the EMP4! All testing was done at 10yds at Bud's indoor range. Lighting was great at the target stops but a bit weak for the FO front site.....EMP4 didn't care for the 147g CMJs, and did so-so with the 135g coated. So now I'm faced with starting my load development for the EMP4 9mm, and wondering what the consensus is here for initial bullet weight?Thinking about trying some 124/125g JHPs from Zero, etc....or should I look to the 115g pills that I've never used in any of my 9mm reloads! Have noticed that Atlanta Arms only offers their "Elite" ammo in 100, 115, and 147g! No 124/125g in this Elite line. So, I'm a bit confused there......Normally like to use N320......but have plenty of Bullseye, Titegroup, CFE Pistol, WW231, and N310 though I don't think it would do well in 9mm. Accuracy is my #1 goal.......guess I'm just not familiar enough with the smaller pills (115, 124/125), and not sure where to start, bullet wise. But again, the EMP4 sure liked the 124 AEs and never missed a beat!Truly appreciate any info you can share!Thanks,Ben

knowledge2you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWkoDoFBH7I

Have several snowshooze's products, all are first class! Link didn't work for me either. Search ebay for seller: snowshooze.

IGOT: Here's an example of my loading of 135g and 147g Bayous using the Redding Comp Seater die (also use the micrometer crimp die), and you can see there's no indication of the seater die cutting a ring......... HTHs

Match load for GSSF is MG 147fmj over 3.6g N320 @ 1.142. Works excellent in our 2 G17s and a G34. Drop to 3.3g for coated lead.

IMO, the best bang for the buck! My family has these in different calibers, and will shoot sub moa with the right loads! http://ar15performance.com/5_56_223_wylde

Having loaded primarily 9mm with N320, decided to see how well it would work with some 200g SWC in the Springfield RO. Worked up to 5.0g and this was my best group at 25yds off a bench. Only produced 760fps for average; but was super soft. Now have a jug of N310, so starting to work up a ladder to see if it will be as good since many claim it's one of the top powders for soft, accurate .45s.

Not in PA, but have talked with Victor at US Anodizing in VA; and he was extremely helpful: http://www.usanodizing.com/contact.htm

My G17 & G34 like the 135g RN coated along with 3.7g of N320 at 1.135"!

Red: Glad to hear this load is performing well in your Edge! We were discussing this last year when it was doing so well out of the Glocks: I'll keep these notes for a future 1911/9mm combo. Regards, HR

Red: Don't know if it's applicable to your Edge, but in my G17 3.6g N320 with the MG 147g FMJ @ 1.142 is my match load. Exceptional accuracy and yields ~133PF.....

This process sure helped me overcome some issues with loading coated bullets: http://forums.brianenos.com/index.php?showtopic=205711&hl=