Springfield 4.25" Emissary 1911 Pistol

The Springfield Armory line of popular Emissary 1911 pistols includes the Emissary 4.25” in 9mm. Bridging the gap between duty and custom handguns, the Emissary delivers a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use as well as convenient carry.

Springfield Emissary 1911 pistol — Springfield Armory expanded its Emissary 1911 pistol line to include the 4.25” Emissary in 9mm. It is said the pistol is a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use as well as convenient carry.

The 4.25″ Emissary in 9mm from Springfield Armory blends form and function seamlessly in a firearm built for defense. Loaded with custom-grade features, it’s constructed with a forged stainless steel frame and forged carbon steel slide, with a beautiful two-tone finish. The distinctive squared trigger guard has been designed with additional room for ease of operation with a gloved hand.

The slide’s “Tri-Top” cut gives the Emissary custom styling, while a flattened top strap is finished with 40 LPI serrations to diffuse light and reduce glare. On top, the tritium and luminescent front sight on the Emissary pairs with a Tactical Rack U-Dot rear sight for easy target acquisition in all lighting conditions.

Emissary pistol on dark background — The 4.25” Emissary is constructed with a forged stainless steel frame along with a forged carbon steel slide, for a beautiful two-tone finish that adds to the overall lines and aesthetics of the pistol.

Springfield Emissary 4.25″ 1911 Specs

Caliber: 9mm
Color: Stainless/Blued
Barrel: 4.25” Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade
Frame: Forged Stainless Steel
Sights: Tridium/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rear U-Notch
Weight: 40 oz.
Length: 7.75”
Height: 5.25”
Magazines: 2 9-Round Magazines
Grips: VZ Grips

A bushing-less stainless steel 4.25″ bull barrel delivers maximum accuracy while reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip. In addition, the Emissary’s skeletonized hammer delivers ultra-fast lock times and combines with a solid-body, flat-faced trigger for top-end performance.

4.25" Emissary front sight — The Springfield 4.25” Emissary pistol’s slide features the “Tri-Top” cut to help diffuse light and reduce glare. Also on the slide is the Tridium front sight that matches up with the U-Notch rear sight.

The forged stainless frame’s front strap and mainspring housing are wrapped in a grenade-pattern texture for firm engagement in adverse conditions, which are matched with slimline grip panels by VZ Grips machined from G10. Each pistol comes with two top-quality 9-round stainless steel magazines with base pads. MSRP is $1,349.

“With its more compact slide and barrel length and the ever-popular 9mm chambering, this newest addition to Springfield Armory’s 1911 family of pistols provides an excellent option for a defensive handgun with an added level of refinement,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory.

4.25" Emissary from side — The Emissary boasts a stainless steel 4.25″ bull barrel that reportedly delivers maximum accuracy while reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip. To round out the pistol, the grenade-pattern texture on the frame allows for a firm grip even in unforgiving elements.

The Emissary 4.25″ 9mm is truly a refined 1911 built for self-defense, blending the best elements of a defensive handgun and a custom pistol to create a gorgeous and capable firearm that stands ready to deliver.