The 1911 handgun is over a hundred years old but it does not look old and over the years it has evolved into different designs that do not stray far from the original design. The introduction of the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary .45 ACP last month shows to us another 1911 redesign can make it more look elegant and at the same time powerful.

The Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary shows a beautiful two-tone finish, with a blued carbon steel slide and a stainless-steel frame with squared trigger guard. The Emissary features a Tri-Top cut slide with forward lightening grooves and 40 LPI flat top serrations designed for reducing glare and light diffusion.

It is a railed 1911, which in keeping with 21st century handgun designs, allows for the mounting of weapons accessories such as lasers or a weaponlight to the under rail of the pistol. As for sights, it has a Tritium/Luminescent Front and Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear. What we like is that the trigger guard is oversized to allow for us comfortable use with gloved hands.

As for the price, it has an MSRP of $1,279 and comes with 2 8-round magazines. Accessories are available for the Emissary for interested buyes. Springfield Armory gives more details in the press release below:

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY® RELEASES EMISSARY 1911 PISTOL

GENESEO, ILL. (07/28/21) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning family of 1911’s—the Emissary. Bridging the gap between duty and custom handguns, the Emissary delivers a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use.

The new Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a firearm built for defense and loaded with custom-grade features. It’s constructed with a forged stainless steel frame and forged carbon steel slide, with a beautiful two-tone finish. The blued carbon steel slide pairs with a stainless steel frame featuring a distinctive squared trigger guard with additional room for ease of operation with a gloved hand.

The slide’s “Tri-Top” cut gives the Emissary custom styling, while a flattened top strap is finished with 40 LPI serrations to diffuse light and reduce glare. On top, the tritium and luminescent front sight on the Emissary pairs with a Tactical Rack U-Dot™ rear sight for easy target acquisition in all lighting conditions.

Inside the slide, a bushingless heavy stainless steel bull barrel delivers maximum accuracy while reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip. In addition, the Emissary’s skeletonized hammer delivers ultra-fast lock times and combines with a solid-body, flat-faced trigger for top-end performance.

The forged stainless frame’s front strap and mainspring housing are wrapped in a grenade-pattern texture for firm engagement in adverse conditions, which are matched with slim line grip panels by VZ Grips® machined from G10. At the front, a Picatinny accessory rail is integrated into the steel of the frame and is ready to accept a light, laser or combo of your choice.

Each pistol comes with two top-quality 8-round stainless steel magazines with base pads. MSRP is $1,279.

“This newest addition to the 1911 family of pistols provides an excellent option for a defensive handgun with an additional measure of refinement,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “The modern features on this classic pistol platform make this a must-have for 1911 lovers and anyone who wants a top-of-the-line defensive pistol.”

The Emissary is truly a refined 1911 built for self-defense that blends the best elements of a tactical handgun and a custom pistol to create a gorgeous and capable firearm that stands ready to deliver.