[Guns America] The latest entry into the single-stack 1911 world comes from Springfield Armory. Springfield has been making 1911s for decades but their newest pistol, the Emissary is a bit different. The Emissary is not a competition gun; it’s a carry or tactical pistol. I don’t know who is still carrying a full-size 5-inch 1911 these days, but some people must be because companies like Springfield are still making them.
The first thing you notice about the Emissary is that it has a square trigger guard which is a first on a production 1911 from Springfield. That’s where it all started — making a 1911 with a square trigger guard. The design went through many different variations until it became what we see today. Other unique features include the tri-top slide, bull barrel and 10 LPI blocks on the grips, front and back strap. |