I thought about getting one
I did get to inspect a SA EMP at a gun shop. I held it, and it felt great in the hand. Nice and slim, smaller and more concealable than my Glock 26. I was planning on buying one, started shopping for the best price was until I started reading these and others:
It just doesn't like HP's. It has jammed with Hornady TAP's and Winchester Silvertips. I'd really like to carry JHP's for self-defense.
AND
OK, so it happened to me
After feeding a couple of hundred rounds of FMJ-RN though my EMP with no problems, I tried to load some 124 gr JHP into my gun and ... JAM
I can't open my slide. The cartridge is jammed firmly inside.
I guess I will stick with my flawlessly operating twin H&K USP Compacts in .45 Caliber for daily carry, or the Glock 26 (again, flawlessly operating) for a small 9mm, when the mood strikes me. (I know it is only a matter of time until I get a hiccup with one of these, but smooth sailing so far...)
Seems like I always hear about most semi auto problems being with 1911's.
My only 1911 experience, Para Ordnance 1911 has never had a jam, failure to feed, etc. either. Just a tad large for everyday carry.
If they ever work out the bugs, then maybe an SA EMP will be in my future.
Baldy