Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 5-inch 9mm, Two-Tone Forged Steel, Bull Barrel, Rail, Tritium Front Sight
The Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 5-inch in 9mm pairs a forged stainless steel frame with a dark forged carbon-steel tri-top slide for a durable, two-tone build. It features a bushingless stainless bull barrel with a recessed crown and a full-length guide rod, plus practical sights with a tritium front and ledge-style U-notch rear. A 3-slot Picatinny rail, squared trigger guard, and aggressive grenade-pattern texturing round out a purpose-built, full-size 1911 configured for 9+1 capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall. Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are visible on the exterior.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory factory box
- Springfield Armory zippered soft carry bag
- Springfield Armory factory manual
- Comp-Tac OWB Kydex holster
- 5x 9rd 9mm magazines
This full-size Emissary is built on a forged stainless steel frame with a squared trigger guard and aggressive grenade-pattern texturing on the front strap and mainspring housing for secure control. Thin G10 grenade-texture grip panels complement the frame treatment while keeping the profile slim.
The forged carbon-steel slide uses a tri-top profile with top lightening grooves and a rear ledge for confident racking. Its dark finish contrasts with the silver frame for a clean two-tone appearance, and Springfield Armory crossed-cannons and SI GENESEO IL USA rollmarks are present, with an NM serial prefix noted.
A bushingless stainless bull barrel with a recessed crown and a full-length guide rod anchors the 5-inch Government-length system. The single-action, hammer-fired, recoil-operated design is paired with a flat-faced, solid trigger shoe for a consistent break.
Sight regulation comes from a ledge-style U-notch rear and a tritium front sight with a yellow ring for fast acquisition. The checkered magazine release, grip safety with memory bump, and manual thumb safety provide intuitive 1911 controls.
A 3-slot Picatinny rail on the dust cover supports light or accessory mounting. The mildly flared and beveled magwell is tuned for efficient reloads, and the pistol ships with five 9-round single-stack steel magazines with polymer base pads. Capacity is 9+1 in 9mm Luger.