Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 9mm Luger Full-Size Pistol – Forged Stainless Frame, Blued Tri-Top Slide, 5" Match Bull Barrel
The Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary merges classic 1911 design with modern defensive features. Forged stainless-steel construction, a blued tri-top slide, and a match-grade bull barrel give this full-size 9 mm pistol a balanced feel and tight lock-up. Awarded Ballistic Magazine’s “Best 1911 Handgun” in 2021, this National Match-spec Emissary offers shooters a precise trigger, aggressive grenade-texture G10 grips, and duty-ready tritium sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
This pistol retains a clean appearance with only minor scratches and small blemishes confined to the exterior. The bore is bright and shiny from chamber to muzzle.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory soft zip case
- Springfield Armory factory cardboard box
- Owner’s manual
- 1× 8-round stainless single-stack magazine
Forged from stainless steel, the frame and slide start with maximum strength and tight tolerance potential. The slide’s tri-top cut and 40 lpi sighting plane reduce glare while forward and rear serrations offer sure purchase when charging.
The 5-inch match-grade bull barrel pairs with a full-length guide rod to increase muzzle weight for smoother recoil impulse. A fully supported ramp promotes reliable feeding with a wide range of 9 mm loads.
Controls are thoughtfully executed: a flat-faced, skeletonized trigger breaks cleanly, the skeletonized rowel hammer speeds lock time, and left-side thumb plus grip safeties maintain traditional 1911 ergonomics. The Series 70 firing-pin system keeps the trigger pull direct.
Tritium/luminescent front sight with a high-visibility yellow ring teams with a serrated U-notch tactical-rack rear for rapid alignment in varied light. The squared trigger guard accommodates modern high-thumb grip techniques, while grenade-pattern checkering on the frame and mainspring housing locks the hand in place.
Each Emissary bearing the “NM” serial prefix is built to National Match frame-to-slide fit standards, underscoring Springfield Armory’s focus on precision.