{"id":165281,"date":"2022-07-10T15:26:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T19:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=165281"},"modified":"2022-07-10T15:26:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T07:25:30","slug":"delivering-one-hell-of-a-headache-springfield-armorys-1911-emissary-4-25-means-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/delivering-one-hell-of-a-headache-springfield-armorys-1911-emissary-4-25-means-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivering One Hell of a Headache: Springfield Armory\u2019s 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d Means Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tough time to be a Bad Guy, when the Springfield 1911 Emissary 4.25″ is on the job.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The \u201cBad Guy\u201d received one splitting headache–the kind of headache created by five, hard-thumping rounds of Hornady<\/a> Critical Defense .45 AUTO to the front of the noggin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for the Bad Guy, he was only a Birchwood Casey<\/a> Casey Shoot-N-C target of an armed thug wearing a hoodie. The self-defense rounds were launched from a Springfield Armory<\/a> 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d pistol that I shot from ten yards, offhand, and measured 1.5-inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All my other testing of this pistol, from distances closer and further, only confirmed what Bad Guy found out first-hand: the 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d was an accurate workhorse of a semi-automatic with the custom-gun looks found in handguns costing thousands more. Comfortable in hand, solid and eminently functional, the 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d and its Commander-length barrel would be an excellent choice for concealed carry, home defense, and range-time fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Springfield Armory, of Geneseo, Illinois, launched its Emissary line of 1911 semi-automatics in July 2021, with the 1911 Emissary .45 ACP featuring a five-inch barrel.  Since then, the Emissary line has grown to include a 9MM model also sporting a five-inch barrel, plus the 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d available in both 9MM and .45 ACP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accuracy, functionality, and custom looks: 1911 Emissary 4.25″<\/strong>
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I received the 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d in .45 ACP and was immediately impressed with its sharp appearance. Springfield\u2019s intention with the Emissary line was to create a 1911 with all the functionality of John Browning\u2019s original semi-auto and with the looks and styling of a more custom firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Springfield succeeded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Emissary is built around a forged stainless-steel frame and forged carbon steel slide, done in an attractive two-tone color scheme, with the slide finished in a shiny black while the frame is silver-colored. The distinctive squared trigger guard provided ample room for my index finger, even with gloves. And the slide\u2019s \u201cTri-Top\u201d cut adds to the pistol\u2019s custom looks. The flattened top strap is finished with 40 LPI serrations to diffuse light and reduce glare, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serrations along the top strap reduce glare on sunny days<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the Hornady 185-grain self-defense rounds, for accuracy testing I also used Polycase Inceptor frangible rounds firing a 130-grain copper-polymer bullet and Remington<\/a> UMC launching a 185-grain full metal jacket bullet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I began my shooting at five yards, offhand, and all three rounds produced five-shot groups where the bullet holes touched one another and came in at an inch or just slightly larger. It was too easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At close ranges, the Emissary was dead-on accurate–and a pleasure to shoot at any distance.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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I moved back to the ten-yard line, and still firing offhand, placed several five-shot groups at 1.25 to 1.5 inches with each of the three ammo brands. The Polycase Inceptor won that round with a 1.2-inch group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Polycase Inceptor 45 AUTO and the Emissary blew up this group at ten yards offhand.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Then, I backed off to 15 yards and shooting from a rest, pegged five rounds of the Hornady Critical Defense at 1.5-inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recently hosted a half dozen newcomers to provide a hands-on introduction to handguns and shooting. First, all of them shot a semi-automatic chambered in .22LR, and then a pair of 9MM semi-autos. These newbies did pretty well with those three pistols. But eyes got wide when I brought out the Emissary and showed them the pistol’s .45 ACP ammunition it used versus the .22LR and 9mm they had been shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, all six of these new shooters were more accurate with the Emissary than the other pistols, and three of them flatly stated, \u201cI have to buy this gun! I love it!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One feature they commented on was the firm push-back recoil of the 45 ACP versus the snappier 9MM recoil which resulted in more muzzle flip compared to the Emissary. The heavier, bull barrel of the 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d no doubt played an essential role in reducing muzzle flip and directing much of the recoil back into the hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Emissary’s U-notch rear sight came to the eye easily and centered the front post quickly.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Part of the reason for the above-noted accuracy were the sights on the 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d. The rear sight\u2019s U-Notch, outlined in white, came up to my eyes very easily and made the front post\u2019s green tritium dot extremely visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trigger on the Emissary was another huge plus, and broke cleanly at an average of just 2 pounds of pull weight, according to my Lyman<\/a> Electronic Digital Trigger Pull Gauge. The face of the trigger was serrated, too. These serrations made for a very tactile feel and helped me recognize when my finger pad was no longer in the correct position.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Emissary’s serrated trigger kept McCombie’s finger pad in the correct position for accurate shooting.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Springfield terms the grip pattern as the \u201cgrenade\u201d style, and it is reminiscent of the segmented surface on a World War Two-era hand grenade. That grip pattern provided a very, very solid hold, much better than the sandpaper-like stippling found on many poly-framed pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Springfield’s “grenade” pattern grips provided a very solid hold on the Emissary.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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For home defense, concealed carry and just introducing new shooters to our sport, the 1911 Emissary 4.25\u201d will be a fine choice. While the $1,349.00 suggested retail is not inconsequential, that money will reward a shooter with a very accurate and functional 1911 that features a custom look, for at least $1,500 less than many of the custom-made 1911\u2019s on the market today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grip and manual (left top) safeties of the Emissary, plus nicely textured back strap.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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 Specifications: Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 4.25″ Pistol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caliber: .45 ACP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 8+1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Action: Single<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color: Blued\/Stainless
Barrel: 4.25″ Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Fully Supported Ramp, Bull Style, 1:16
Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
Frame: Forged Stainless Steel
Sights: Tritium\/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear
Recoil System: Commander Length
Grips: VZ Grips\u00ae Thin-Line G10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safeties: Manual and Grip
Magazines: (2) 8-Round, stainless steel with base pads
Weight: 38.5 oz
Length: 7.75″
Height: 5.25″<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSRP: $1,349.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Springfield Armory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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