Springfield 4.25-inch 1911 Emissary 9mm Pistol: First Look

Springfield Armory has announced the newest addition to its line of popular Emissary 1911s—the Emissary 4.25-inch 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.

The new 4.25-inch Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a firearm built for defense and 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 blued carbon steel slide pairs with a stainless steel frame featuring a distinctive squared trigger guard 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.

A bushingless stainless steel 4.25-inch 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. 

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.

The Emissary 4.25-inch 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.

To see the 1911 Emissary, visit https://spr-ar.com/r/5190.

To see the entire 1911 Emissary line, visit https://spr-ar.com/r/5191.

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1911 Emissary 4.25-inch Handgun Specifications

• Part No.: PX9217L
• Caliber: 9mm
• MSRP: $1,349
• Color: Blued / Stainless
• Barrel: 4.25 in. Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Fully Supported Ramp, Bull, 1:16
• Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
• Frame: Forged Stainless Steel
• Sights: Tritium/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear
• Recoil System: Commander Length
• Grips: VZ Grips Thin-Line G10
• Magazines: (2) 9-Round
• Weight: 40 oz.
• Length: 7.75 in.
• Height: 5.25 in.
• Manufacturer: Springfield Armory; Springfield-Armory.com