Springfield Armory ® AOS

Published on August 27, 2024
Duration: 1:01

This guide details the installation process for the Springfield Armory Agency Optic System (AOS) on a 1911 pistol, developed in collaboration with Agency Arms. It covers selecting the correct plate, mounting it to the slide, and attaching a compatible red dot optic, emphasizing the importance of co-witness capability and the system's billet steel construction.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Agency Optic System (AOS) allows direct mounting of red dot sights onto 1911 pistols using interchangeable plates compatible with popular optics like Holosun, Trijicon, and Shield. Developed with Agency Arms, it features billet steel construction and aims to maintain co-witness capability with iron sights for enhanced target acquisition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to AOS
  2. 00:10Collaboration and Compatibility
  3. 00:21Design and Engineering
  4. 00:38Performance Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Springfield Armory Agency Optic System (AOS)?

The Springfield Armory AOS is a mounting system designed for the 1911 platform, allowing users to directly mount popular red dot sights onto the pistol slide. Developed with Agency Arms, it uses interchangeable plates for broad optic compatibility and maintains co-witness capability with iron sights.

What optics are compatible with the Springfield Armory AOS?

The AOS system supports a wide range of optics via interchangeable plates, including footprints for the Holosun 509T, Trijicon RMR, Shield RMS/SMS, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, and Docter/Noblex sights.

What are the benefits of the AOS system on a 1911?

The AOS enhances the 1911 by enabling faster target acquisition with a red dot sight, improving accuracy, and facilitating quicker follow-up shots. Its billet steel construction ensures durability, and it often allows for co-witness with iron sights.

How is the AOS system installed?

Installation involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, selecting the correct AOS plate for your optic, mounting the plate securely to the slide using screws, and then attaching the red dot optic to the plate, ensuring proper torque.

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