Showing you EVERY gun - Part 12 Springfield Emissary 45

Published on January 12, 2026
Duration: 1:30

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.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Emissary 1911, chambered in .45 ACP, is a modern tactical firearm featuring an optic-ready slide for red dot sights and a picatinny rail for accessories like tactical lights. It operates with standard 1911 controls, requiring engagement of both the grip safety and manual thumb safety to fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Part 12 - Every Gun
  2. 00:04Introducing Another 1911
  3. 00:07Back-to-Back World War Champ
  4. 00:25Springfield Armory Emissary .45 ACP
  5. 00:30Magazine Options: 7 & 8 Round
  6. 00:411911/2011 Functionality
  7. 00:46Grip and Manual Safety
  8. 00:56Optic Ready Feature
  9. 01:05Picatinny Rail and Accessory Mount
  10. 01:11Final Boss Gun Aesthetics
  11. 01:16Recommendation: Get a 1911
  12. 01:24Is the 1911 Still the Best?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Springfield Armory Emissary 1911?

The Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 is chambered in .45 ACP and features an optic-ready slide for easy sight mounting. It also includes a picatinny rail for accessories like tactical lights and utilizes standard 1911 operating controls, including grip and manual safeties.

What magazine capacities are available for the Springfield Emissary 1911?

The Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 is a single-stack pistol. It is available with traditional 7-round magazines and extended 8-round magazines that offer one additional round with a slight overhang.

How do you operate the safeties on a Springfield Emissary 1911?

To fire the Springfield Emissary 1911, you must engage the grip safety by maintaining a firm grip on the pistol. Additionally, the manual thumb safety must be disengaged by pushing it down before the trigger can be pulled.

What makes the Springfield Emissary 1911 a modern tactical firearm?

The Emissary is considered modern and tactical due to its optic-ready slide, allowing for red dot sight installation, and the integrated picatinny rail on the dust cover for mounting accessories like flashlights. It blends these modern features with the classic 1911 platform.

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