Videos tagged with Springfield Armory Emissary

This live stream features a firearms enthusiast discussing various handguns, calibers, and accessories. Key topics include the merits of 10mm Auto for self-defense and hunting, comparisons between different firearm manufacturers like Glock, Springfield Armory, and Ruger, and insights into ammunition choices for carry and range use. The speaker also touches on current gun laws and proposed legislation, expressing strong opinions on their impact on law-abiding citizens.

This video reviews the Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 chambered in .45 ACP. It highlights the firearm's optic-ready slide, picatinny rail for accessories like lights, and standard 1911 operating controls including grip and manual safeties. The presenter also discusses magazine options and recommends both traditional and modern tactical 1911s.

This guide explains the process of bore sighting a red dot optic using a laser bore sight tool. Bore sighting before heading to the range saves significant time and ammunition by getting the optic close to zero. The Tactical Elite Sight 2.0 is demonstrated as a tool for this purpose, projecting a green laser from the firearm's bore to align with the optic's reticle at a distance of 15-25 yards.

This video showcases a wide variety of firearms available at Exile Armory in Weaver, AL. It highlights new arrivals and used inventory, including shotguns, revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and rifles across various calibers and brands. Prices are provided for many of the featured firearms, and the video emphasizes the availability of shipping to customers outside of Alabama.

This video provides an expert comparison between a classic Remington R1 1911 and a modern Springfield Armory Emissary 1911, both in .45 ACP. It highlights key features like budget pricing, traditional finishes, optic mounting systems (AOS), and accessory rails, demonstrating the evolution of the 1911 platform for tactical applications.

This guide demonstrates the fundamental operation of a 1911 pistol, including magazine insertion and release, chambering a round, and the function of both the manual thumb safety and the grip safety. It covers how to prepare the firearm for firing and how to manage the slide after the last round.

This video reviews the Springfield Armory Emissary AOS, highlighting its new Agency Optic System (AOS) which features a unique hinge-design optic cut for secure mounting. The reviewer compares it to the standard Emissary, noting the AOS is the primary difference. He discusses the pistol's ergonomics, trigger, sights, and barrel, mentioning both 9mm and .45 ACP variants.

Hickok45 reviews the Springfield Armory Emissary in .45 ACP, highlighting its unique G10 grips and two-tone finish. While praising its accuracy and 'custom' feel, he notes minor reliability issues potentially due to tight tolerances or Mec-Gar magazines. The review covers its Commander-style barrel, tritium front sight, and a weight of 40 oz, concluding with an MSRP of $1,370.

This video discusses the initial break-in period of a Springfield Armory Emissary 1911. The presenter notes that the pistol experienced some feeding issues with the first few magazines, with rounds occasionally failing to chamber. However, after continued shooting, the firearm appears to have loosened up and is functioning more reliably, though still tight. A full video review is planned once the break-in is complete.

This review of the Springfield Armory Emissary 1911, presented by Brian C. Sheetz, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, highlights its robust construction with forged steel components and a 5-inch barrel. Key features include an accessory rail, a flat-faced polymer trigger, VZ G10 grips, and a 'Tri-Top' slide design. Accuracy testing demonstrated impressive 1-inch groups at 25 yards, positioning the Emissary as a high-quality option in the 1911 market.