The Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary pistol in .45 ACP with a black finish and optic-ready slide (brand part no. PX9230LAOS) bridges defensive and custom pistols, delivering a bold, capable addition to the Springfield Armory family of 1911s. Springfield Armory builds the 5-inch barrel with a black nitride finish and 1:16 twist, and the optic-ready, serrated slide accepts a red dot directly. Tritium front sights paired with a black serrated rear sight support both optic and iron-sight use, and a beavertail grip safety rounds out the classic 1911 control layout. Two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol. Among optic-ready semi-auto handguns, this 1911 Emissary configuration favors shooters who want red dot compatibility in a full-size .45 ACP 1911.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• The capacity is 8+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, black nitride finished with a 1:16 twist.
• The slide is optic ready, accepting a red dot directly.
• The sights are a tritium front with a black serrated rear.
• The safety is a beavertail grip safety.
• Two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol.
• The barrel finish is Black Nitride.
• Shipping weight of approximately 3.8 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this pistol ready for a red dot optic? Yes, the slide is optic ready for direct mounting.

Does this pistol include night sights? Yes, a tritium front sight ships standard for low-light backup aiming.

Buy the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary, .45 ACP

Optic-ready versatility in a full-size .45 ACP 1911 is exactly what this Emissary delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.