The Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary AOS in 9mm with a 5-inch barrel (brand part no. PX9229LAOS) is a full-size 1911 with an optic-ready slide. Springfield Armory pairs a Tri-Top slide and 40 LPI flat-top serrations with a heavy bull barrel for accuracy and reduced muzzle flip. The AOS system adds plates for popular optics with an integral rear sight. Two 9-round magazines come with the pistol.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, a common cartridge with wide ammunition choice.
• The barrel is 5 inches, a bull barrel of forged stainless steel with a nitride finish and 1:16 twist.
• The pistol ships with two 9-round magazines, a single-stack count in a 1911.
• The slide is optic ready with the AOS system, which fits RMR, Shield, Delta Point Pro and Docter footprints.
• The front sight is tritium or luminescent with a black serrated rear, which helps in low light.
• The slide is a Tri-Top cut with lightening grooves and flat-top serrations, and a serrated top strap that reduces glare.
• The slide is forged carbon steel with a black Cerakote finish, and the frame is forged stainless steel with the same finish.
• The grips are VZ Grips thin-line G10, a textured material that holds well.
• The recoil system is a one-piece full-length guide rod, a traditional 1911 setup.
• The pistol weighs 43 ounces unloaded and measures 8.4 inches long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this model have a 5-inch barrel? Yes. It has a 5-inch bull barrel; the Emissary AOS 4.25-inch is a separate model.

What optics fit? The AOS system lists RMR, Shield, Delta Point Pro and Docter footprints, and the pistol ships with a cover plate.

How many rounds does it hold? It ships with two 9-round magazines.

Buy the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary AOS 9mm, 5-Inch

A full-size 9mm 1911 with a tritium front sight and optic-ready slide adds the tritium front sight and the AOS optic plates to a classic design. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns while you are here.