Dave- I own an EMP - it's certainly not a pocket gun, at least for me anyways, but it is slim and it carries well IWB. All metal, of course with nite sites. It is very very fun to shoot, even beginners have enjoyed shooting it. The trigger is excellent! I can't say enough good things about it. I would like to get some flush fit mags though. Field stripping is very very easy, not much different than my XD.