Issues with the Springfield Armory Ronin EMP 3" 1911 

My emp 3 is from 2007. I am third owner. Free work on feed ramp, sights and free shipping back and forth. I love this company. Fast response. I emailed CZ two weeks ago with no reply yet.

Got my ronin emp 3in 3 yrs ago with no issues and stacks rounds down range. But I won't hide that I have worked it over

Well, I brought my new Springfield EMP 3" to the range today, I watched several videos regarding the FTF issues, so before I shot it, I broke it down and gave it a good cleaning and lubrication. I also polished the feed ramp with a Dremel buffer. My first attempt was a full (well almost full, 9 rounds and one in the pipe) mag with Gold Dot HP. It jammed every time. I than loaded up with FMJ all brass 115 gr. and I shot 150 rounds with no FTF. I than tried Sierra 124 Gr. HP and shot 50 rounds, no issues. I went home and gave it a good cleaning, I tried administrating the Sierra ammo and had cycling problems. Loaded up with the 115 FMJ all brass and it cycled fine. I can understand the disparity between the HP and FMJ but don't know why the Sierra gave me a hard time when it shot perfectly at the range. Not a happy camper...

Haven’t had that experience with mine. Mine feeds every type of ammo. I will say all of my Springfields have to be in slide lock to insert a full mag.

I would say it is an ammo issue. 9mm 1911s sometimes require longer rounds, think something like 147 grain versus 115. Now, not all higher grains are longer bullets. Wilson for instance suggests heavier grain bullets since those cartridges are longer. Longer rounds don't get hung up on the frame.

I haven’t shot mine CA version yet but initially I was trying to put all 9 rd in, and if the slide wasn’t locked back, it’s like I need to slam the mag into the gun, and then I tried to let the slide in slowly, it cause the critical defense dive nose and jammed, and I must have either using the slide release or pull the slide all the way to the back so it feeds. And I saw many saying they can’t put all 9 rds in with the closed slide unless slamming the pad

Ronin full size is a steel frame gun. That’s why they have the feed ramp on the frame. A feed ramp on an aluminum frame (ronin Emp) will be more likely to get damaged from hollow points. The barrel on the Emp is not aluminum. Which is why they have a feed ramp on the barrel instead of the frame.

I have carried and shot my Ronin EMP 4” for over 2 years without issue , probably a couple of thousand rounds by now. Still using the original mags.

Just got my emp today. Went to the range. Love the way it shoots. I like it more than the hellcat pro. But the ammo jammed multiple times during my first 50 round with federal ammo 115 grain. I can recall at least 5 times. And only 8 rounds for my 9 round mag 😂

Whenever I purchase a new pistol of any type I do not load the mags fully. Springs need to break in. They wear from use. Simply leaving them loaded doesn’t matter. Springs need to be sprung and unsprung for wear. I’ll load until I feel resistance then stop. Usually after a few mags of shooting I can fully load them. I’m not saying this was your issue, just a habit I’ve picked up over the years. That ledge between the barrel and ramp would concern me too. Springfield will do you right.

I have 2 Ronin 3in and the 4in and both have been sent back for warranty work. The first was the 4in after I got it back it took it to the range and wow it is a totally different shooter now so much better but I havent taken the 3in back to the range yet. The 3in was supposed to be my EDC so glad I took it to the range before I carried it and it not function. Both had the same problem would no take hollow points at all and all the feed jams. The 3in was by far the worse failure to extract the spent round and trying to feed the next. T he 3in would even push the factory mag back out after the first shot. Springfield customer service has been awesome but I dont think this should be happening to a gun that has been produced by a manufacturer that has been making them for as long as they have

ALL 1911 models MUST have the barrel throated CORRECTLY as to allow the proper feeding and ejection of all ammunition regardless, even reloads...also carefully check and clean your magazines and look for anything abnormal which could cause a stoppage......These days all manufacturers throat their 1911's, HOWEVER, AT TIMES THE GUN SMITH THAT IS DOING THIS DOES WORK LESS THAN ACCEPTABE AND YOU BUY IT AND HAVE A NITEMARE

My EMP 3 (not a Ronin) older model is very finicky about ammo. Feeds and shoots flawlessly with Winchester 124 grain NATO. FTF with many 115 grains.

EMP has some issues for sure. Loved the looks but had to let it go...

You will be Fine .long as you are the Frist buyer of the gun. U probably have to ship it back for warranty repair. Wild they (SA) have it if you have the money let them do the upgrades like Magwell front checkering and NIGHT SIGHTS like on the TRP

Beautiful gun and shoot great. Just too many reliability issues to be a carry gun.

The feed ramp that is part of the barrel is designed to increase feeding reliability that is inherent in shorter barrel smaller than 45 cal 1911's. Your full size 45 cal 1911 doesn't need that type of barrel because it is designed the way 1911's were originally and reliably designed. Also, the aluminum frame of the emp could never withstand the pounding of feeding ammo. It's probably a fitment issue. Something has to be filed down to get that barrel to seat flush with the frame. (common with 1911s),. A good. 1911 guy could def fix it. Beautiful gun. I would love to have one.

lol it’s not just you smh 🤦‍♂️ it’s a beautiful looking gun but the magazine has to be forced in and then like you said feeding issues causes jams obviously