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SHOT Show 2017: Springfield EMP4 Concealed Carry Contour

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American Rifleman Staff

posted on January 16, 2017

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The Springfield Armory EMP4 9 mm pistol was an enormous hit after it was introduced at the 2016 SHOT Show. Now the company has added a new model to the popular EMP line, the the EMP4 Lightweight Champion Concealed Carry Contour. American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach caught up with Springfield Pro Shooter Rob Leatham at the 2017 SHOT Show to learn more and to send some rounds downrange. Watch the video to learn more.

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