Springfield Armory Pistols

Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary

Specs, variants & prices

Springfield Armory currently makes 4 versions of the 1911 Emissary pistol, chambered in 9mm and .45 ACP, and still lists 8 discontinued ones on its site. Barrels run from 4.25" to 5". Of the 12 versions, 4 are milled for Trijicon RMR and Docter/Noblex-pattern dots; one is optics-ready; and 7 aren't set up for an optic. Springfield Armory's suggested retail price is $1,392, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary are there?

4 current and 8 discontinued versions. Specs and measurements are Springfield Armory's own.

Optics

Version	Prices	Optics	Model / part #	Caliber	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish	MSRP	CA	MA	Status
1911 Emissary 4.25" AOS Handgun2x 9rd magazines	See prices	RMR/Docter cut	PX9227LAOS	9mm	9	4.25"	7.75"	42 oz	Black	$1,392	No	Yes	Current
1911 Emissary 4.25" AOS Handgun2x 8rd magazines	See prices	RMR/Docter cut	PX9228LAOS	.45 ACP	8	4.25"	7.75"	40 oz	Black	$1,392	No	Yes	Current
1911 Emissary AOS Handgun2x 9rd magazines	See prices	RMR/Docter cut	PX9229LAOS	9mm	9	5"	8.4"	43 oz	Black	$1,392	No	Yes	Current
1911 Emissary AOS Handgun2x 8rd magazines	See prices	RMR/Docter cut	PX9230LAOS	.45 ACP	8	5"	8.4"	43 oz	Black	$1,392	No	Yes	Current
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun2x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PX9217L	9mm	9	4.25"	7.75"	40 oz	Blued / Stainless	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun2x 8rd magazines	See prices	No	PX9218L	.45 ACP	8	4.25"	7.75"	38.5 oz	Blued / Stainless	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun2x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PX9219L	9mm	9	5"	8.4"	44 oz	Blued / Stainless	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun2x 8rd magazines	See prices	Optic-ready	PX9220L	.45 ACP	8	5"	8.4"	40 oz	Blued / Stainless	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun2x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PX9227L	9mm	9	4.25"	7.75"	42 oz	Black	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun2x 8rd magazines	See prices	No	PX9228L	.45 ACP	8	4.25"	7.75"	40 oz	Black	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun2x 9rd magazines	See prices	No	PX9229L	9mm	9	5"	8.4"	43 oz	Black	—	—	—	Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun2x 8rd magazines	See prices	No	PX9230L	.45 ACP	8	5"	8.4"	43 oz	Black	—	—	—	Discontinued

1911 Emissary 4.25" AOS Handgun
2x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
RMR/Docter cut
Model / part #
PX9227LAOS
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
4.25"
Overall length
7.75"
Weight
42 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,392
CA
No
MA
Yes
Status
Current
1911 Emissary 4.25" AOS Handgun
2x 8rd magazines
See prices
Optics
RMR/Docter cut
Model / part #
PX9228LAOS
Caliber
.45 ACP
Capacity
8
Barrel
4.25"
Overall length
7.75"
Weight
40 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,392
CA
No
MA
Yes
Status
Current
1911 Emissary AOS Handgun
2x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
RMR/Docter cut
Model / part #
PX9229LAOS
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
5"
Overall length
8.4"
Weight
43 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,392
CA
No
MA
Yes
Status
Current
1911 Emissary AOS Handgun
2x 8rd magazines
See prices
Optics
RMR/Docter cut
Model / part #
PX9230LAOS
Caliber
.45 ACP
Capacity
8
Barrel
5"
Overall length
8.4"
Weight
43 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,392
CA
No
MA
Yes
Status
Current
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun
2x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PX9217L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
4.25"
Overall length
7.75"
Weight
40 oz
Finish
Blued / Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun
2x 8rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PX9218L
Caliber
.45 ACP
Capacity
8
Barrel
4.25"
Overall length
7.75"
Weight
38.5 oz
Finish
Blued / Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun
2x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PX9219L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
5"
Overall length
8.4"
Weight
44 oz
Finish
Blued / Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun
2x 8rd magazines
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
PX9220L
Caliber
.45 ACP
Capacity
8
Barrel
5"
Overall length
8.4"
Weight
40 oz
Finish
Blued / Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun
2x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PX9227L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
4.25"
Overall length
7.75"
Weight
42 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 Emissary 4.25″ Handgun
2x 8rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PX9228L
Caliber
.45 ACP
Capacity
8
Barrel
4.25"
Overall length
7.75"
Weight
40 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun
2x 9rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PX9229L
Caliber
9mm
Capacity
9
Barrel
5"
Overall length
8.4"
Weight
43 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
1911 Emissary Handgun
2x 8rd magazines
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
PX9230L
Caliber
.45 ACP
Capacity
8
Barrel
5"
Overall length
8.4"
Weight
43 oz
Finish
Black
MSRP
—
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued

What calibers does the 1911 Emissary come in?

It's chambered in 9mm and .45 ACP, depending on the version.

Is the 1911 Emissary optics-ready?

Of the 12 versions, 4 are milled for Trijicon RMR and Docter/Noblex-pattern dots; one is optics-ready; and 7 aren't set up for an optic.

How much does a Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary cost?

Springfield Armory's suggested retail price is $1,392. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

According to Springfield Armory, 4 versions are available in Massachusetts, but none in California. Look for “Yes” in the CA and MA columns. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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Specs from Springfield Armory, checked October 22, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Springfield Armory is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Springfield Armory.