I did a lot of research when I was looking at buying an EMP. Being primarily a glock 9mm person, I ran into a good amount (IMHO) of people that had problems with their 9mm EMPs. Mostly feeding issues.
What I learned is that Springfield has outstanding customer service and they will bend over backwards to make it right. They have very good smiths who will polish the feed ramp, throat the barrel and even touch up the trigger when you send it in. They will get that EMP to run right.
I don't own any 1911 type pistols and I REALLY like the 9mm cartridge. I keep thinking about getting an EMP but the price is what holds me back. Every time I save up about half the money needed I buy something else. Whether it is another glock, pocket pistol or another AR-15 upper assembly I find lots of other firearms that cost half the EMP (or any other quality 1911) that I would like to have just as much. Hard to resist that when you can have those in your hand today vs waiting even more for that 1911.
It's too bad 1911s can't compete price was with other quality firearms like glocks, XDs, sigs etc....