Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary Review

[@PatrickFinn-o6m]

I BOUGHT THIS GUN NOT EXPECTING MUCH OF IT AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE MY FAVORITE 1911 TO SHOOT. SIGHTS ARE EXCELLENT. GRIPS ARE EXCELLENT AND IT HAS NOT FAILED ME.

[@GT-bz9nc]

Picked one up earlier this week - $1319 well worth the price. 2nd gun I’ve bought this year after watching one of your reviews. Best gun review channel on KZbin.

[@JD-lz4ct]

What holster did you get?

[@formerpilgrim4934]

I’m stacked deep in Glocks and Walthers ... But still loves me some 1911!

[@FiveGlocks]

Very true statement I have dozens of 1911s less Baer sig old kimber's.but if I am heading for possible serious trouble I grab a Glock 19 and a hand full of mag's .

[@alwaysforever2912]

Sootch is, a straight-talking shooter. I say this without any BS or attempt at being a smart a r s e. This review is to the point and his takedown explanation is the best I have seen. Thank you Sootch, I just ordered a Springfield Emissary in 45 ACP based on your excellent video.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

We reviewed this Emissary last week and we’re very pleased with the features and functionality of this gun! Great review!

[@MrBravo22gunner]

Our Armor battalion had 1911’s until 1992. Carried them in Desert Storm

[@chrisblake1918]

@@DB12531 agreed.

[@Serenityindailylife]

Oddly enough our MP battalion carried them til 1996. The BC hated 9mm and kept them until the Army refused to give more 45 for training. We actually limited training to bare minimum to keep them longer, even ordering Springfield slides after the colts weren't available for parts. After they made us switch, the bc switched us all to concealed status and issued Sig's. When I retired in 2013 after being wounded in Afghanistan I was given the option to purchase my pistol. I was surprised by the armorer when he tracked down my original m11. It's not an a1 or a2 model and has an Army arsenal marking and made in West Germany stamped on it. Definitely, like me a relic.

[@Vox-Populi]

Carried a Colt 1911 through 1992 as well.

[@samuelhamel2042]

1911 still the BEST hand gun ever designed by a man. JM Browning what a genius!

[@chrisblake1918]

The 1911 is a gift from God through His prophet John MOSES Browning.

[@samuelhamel2042]

@@chrisblake1918 I pray He was Saved, so I can meet him in heaven one day.

[@Blakeh1911]

I'll drink to that

[@Jejjing]

@@samuelhamel2042 sadly a Mormon so prolly not

[@cjohnson9211]

That is until a fella named Gaston came around

[@drmitofit2673]

Handled one at the gunshop and was impressed with the extremely high quality and feature rich design. Zero play in slide, frame barrel, trigger so wonder if long break in will be needed and if possibly too tight for combat conditions. Not a fan of the squared trigger guard and forward serrations on top of the slide and not on the sides but not a deal breaker. Great grip. I have several books on 1911 gunsmithing and enjoy accurizing and customizing 1911's. I feel like I really couldn't do anything to improve or customize this pistol, so a lower level Springfield might be better for me. If you want custom quality at a sub custom price this might be the perfect 1911 for you.

[@alexferguson9836]

This is why I love Springfield Armory. Some things they do just rock!

[@RottiDog100]

They have a chequered past in damaging the second amendment.

[@CanadianPilotYHM]

So has the NRA yet idiots are lining up to give them membership money thinking they care about your 2A rights. At least here, I get a nice gun out of it.

[@waterhead1359]

@@CanadianPilotYHM no comparison

[@The_Wailing_Doom]

​@@RottiDog100Which well-regulated militia are you in?

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

@@RottiDog100how long ago was that? Did they every apologize or address it? I’d like to know.

[@richardescareno2433]

Man..that's one good looking 1911 with a bull barrel & crowned too! That grip looks awesome & very effective in controlling recoil. Well done.

[@reiniergarcia]

Sure, and with a plastic trigger too.

[@David-rc8hp]

Beautiful 1911 a classic with a modern makeover an great review 👌🏻 as always ..

[@scottyhowie4902]

Been looking everywhere for a disassemble review on this pistol very helpful thank you. Also love this gun in .45 my favorite gun to shoot at the range 👍

[@hornetbrown]

I own a Springfield GI 1911 in .45, 10+1. Great weapon--totally get the hype over the 1911. Apples and oranges and a step above my CZ-75 IMO.

[@user-jetmachinist]

Been shooting 1911 's for 45 years and i tell you this is the best looking 1911 so far. Price is high but i can save to purchase it . Perfect review Don .

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Beautiful machine work an angle cuts, the serrations lined up with a grip are aesthetically beautiful everything about this peace is beautiful.

[@showtime2629]

Gun designer, "How do you feel about curves" Springfield, "GIVE ME ALL EDGES"

[@InceptusPrime]

I know, but there’s something about all those hard lines…I dig it

[@obsoletevalues6209]

Thank you for the thorough review! My Springfield 1911 is a Trophy Match, manufactured in 2013. I love everything about it, EXCEPT that it was manufactured with a totally black front sight and back sight. I have no idea whatsoever why a pistol made for accuracy would come with black sights.

[@jers7590]

Gilbert's had several in, I just bought the last 5" barrel they had. Expensive yes. I hope I love it, sure is a good looking gun. Xmas present to myself since there is no missus in the house anymore that I need to buy b.s. jewelry for :)

[@andre3k658]

How did you like it?

[@Erichmustaine88]

Great review Sir. I really appreciate you. Not only do I feel more confident with the safety of the firearm, but I also trust in the accuracy and quality of it. This was all so helpful for me as I’m new to the 1911, first time I now own one. So again thank you so much, I really appreciate you.

[@micknordell]

Absolutely stunning! Damn! Springfield, bring out a 10mm option please. They will sell! Thanks for the awesome review

[@jonhawkins7510]

Make in 9mm and 357 too.

[@richardespinoza6243]

@mickey Nordell Springfiled Amory has a 10 mm in the Roin Series.

[@Muromez2010]

This over Ronin 💯

[@PeterParker-hw5rv]

@@richardespinoza6243 been looking for a year can't find one 10mm ronin can't find the emp 1911 either

[@richardespinoza6243]

@@PeterParker-hw5rv my advice is go to Bud's Gun Shop. You can request an order if they don't have one in stock. Usely Bud has everything.

[@darque1860]

Wow, im in love with this handgun. Its gourgous. I don't currently own a 1911, and am interested in one. I've shot them, just never owned one. But yeah, it's a nice one.

[@AndrewLambert-wi8et]

FINALLY FIXING THAT 1911 BAD TRIGGER GUARD THAT I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT FOR DECADES.

[@DallasCajun]

As soon as they release a 9mm, I'll be chasing it. Nothing wrong w 45 or 10mm, but everything I own is 9, so no issues with ammo or even my other 9mm mags.

[@robertisaacson6259]

I agree. Any speculation when?

[@eddiet204]

Kimber Target Stainless 2 in 9mm. One of my completion guns. The only thing I had to add was a mag funnel. Otherwise, it’s the cats meow 🐱

[@chrisblake1918]

Thou heretic!!!

[@Serenityindailylife]

Unless 9mm goes dry, then FUBAR

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@Serenityindailylife get more calibers to survive

[@jacobcouch7559]

I was on my way to getting a TRP, but I’m in love with the look of this gun. What a beauty.

[@andreawhalen4142]

own both, trp more options for it.

[@andreawhalen4142]

The new savage and the trp are litterally identical performance btw, litterally identical trigger pulls, identical accuracy and the worst part is..... identical price, but i'm keepin all three, love the emissary too.

[@sctm81]

Classic but modern. You cant beat this in the looks department. It truly has video game gun looks.

[@andrewmcgaughey931]

They kinda stole the slide design from devil dog arms

[@baker90338]

@@andrewmcgaughey931 it’s the frame on the pistol. Not many people do a squared off trigger guard these days on a 1911.

[@arkbites]

One of the most thorough reviews I have seen. Thank you!

[@juanperez2751]

*i bought my Jericho 941F thx to sootch review video...awesome gun*

[@hugohoral9188]

Sir, you are the best gun reviewer on KZbin.

[@Rocketman9mm]

bull barrel is nice. I have a TRP full rail and it really is the softest recoiling 1911 I own.

[@royalloyalty8248]

Can never go wrong with a 1911

[@exothermal.sprocket]

About time this channel shoots something besides 9mm. One thing of note about ambidextrous safteys....if you can't flick off that safety with your left-handed hold, you may not be able to save your life if you've been disabled the use of the right arm. For that reason I'd prefer an ambi saftey on the 1911.

[@CelsiusQ]

This one will be mine! :) I can’t help it: I just love 1911s. Beautiful.

[@Abacab965]

Amen !

[@neverobey1477]

Awesome American made piece... Thanks Don God bless you always

[@mf3361]

Ok I'm probably going to piss off some people by saying this , this could be a great 1911 with all the new enhancements of the original design , however the trigger is a complete disappointment , seriously I'm not kidding it's awfull it has a lot of take up and creep , and it's made out of plastic !!! Seriously Springfield dropped the the ball on this one considering the price they are charging for this , if you don't want to take my word on it , go look at one and try it . If you're considering buying one you will probably be really disappointed on the trigger . I own several Springfield 1911s , and I am completely disappointed that they completely dropped the ball on this one with the trigger which is a shame considering this could really be a great pistol with all the new enhancements...

[@everythingisaworkinprogres5729]

Thanks for that. Good to know. Was all excited with the review... then scrolled down to the comments section here.

[@boharris8179]

Spring who!!?

[@hurt1704]

Stacatto has a plastic trigger, it’s amazing and a go to war handgun. I trust my life to it

[@waynecastleman1363]

Yeah I bought this pistol and I'm not sure what to think about it. I really haven't had time but the trigger and slide release as well as catch pin seem to be polymer. It's really stiff and was extremely difficult to compress slide spring to install pin during take down, maybe it will break in . Sooch made it look simple but that spring is very hard to compress. Nice looking gun but we could have done without the plastic for this price point.

[@Patriot-rising]

I just stated this as well and see you beat me to the punch. Believe it or not it has become a trend to add some pretty crappy triggers on some pretty nice 1911's. Sometimes where they have cut costs make little sense. Trik or Ed Brown skeletonized would be a great choice. But once again there are several very good suppliers of 1911 parts.

[@FiveElementsTactical]

💥💥💥LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, SOOTCH!!!💥💥💥

[@yepforsure5338]

Just bought the S&W performance center 1911 around this past Christmas for 1700. This one is next on my list just as soon as it gets back in stock its mine

[@kimwarfield1587]

I saw many months ago on one of the WWII videos the casualty list had no reports of injuries from 45 cal. I think it was related to using 30 cal carbine. It implied there were no 1911 pistol wounds. I don't recall those being issued to regular troops, just officers.

[@chuchuchip]

I first saw & read about the Emissary in the American Rifleman. After seeing this video, I want one! I love it in a 6" slide also. In my day bull barrels were only custom competition accessory. The crowning feature is great preventing barrel end damage. Love the bull barrel & the grip design. I hate checkering, my taste. My favorite dressing is a 2 tone look. In the service I always qualified expert with a 1911. This video has me willing to deal with NYC bullshit paperwork to own one. Vid does a great job showcasing & show the firing range tests.

[@mikelewis809]

This will live nicely next my Springfield Ronin!

[@Hoplite9]

Super sweet. I like the Novak improvements, the sights and the trigger guard. I’m running Springfield Armory 1911A1’s. Loved them for years. Thanks for the review.

[@dontmesswiththeclown]

One of the best reviews I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@scottlehman9738]

I love a really sweet Springfield 1911

[@paststeve1]

Great video Sootch! What a beautiful 1911. What is not to like about this one!

[@nemesispeaugh]

that trigger guard is a lot like detective Mills (brad pitt) 1911 in the movie se7en. one of my favorite movie guns!

[@Enes-wj5xq]

Realy good looking and performing pistol !! The finish looks great 👌

[@MrWheelGun]

1911s were still in the active U.S. Army inventory in mechanized Infantry units in Germany through the early 1990s. I carried an Army issue Springfield 1911 during PG1.

[@noahtrock]

Aaahhh! You reassembled without greasing it!! breathe ... breathe ... whew ... OK I'm fine. Whew. Woosah.

[@alifqadrmuhammad4542]

LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIK, STRENGTH AND HONOR! 🎖 Precise focal and trigger skills and targetting.

[@kenlandon7803]

Sweet grouping there Sooth!

[@amanawolf9166]

Wanted a 1911 for so long was super PO'd when the 1911 Long-Slide I wanted went out of stock, no back-order or restock. Managed to nab a new one a few days ago that I've fallen in love with since I held it.

[@stinger8634]

For the price I should be getting a metal trigger. The loaded operator model comes with a metal trigger and Magwell/main spring housing now it doesn’t have front strap checkering but is the same price.

[@garywimer2071]

Great review on a gun I want to own. Thanks again!

[@ms.annthrope415]

An extended magazine base plate is more than just protecting it if it gets dropped onto thr ground, it forces the hand to slam the magazine into lock positively. Some of the most common malfunctions come from a magazine that had failed to seat and lock because the flush base plate hides in the plan of your hand. An extended base plate sticks out and your palm will pop it into seat and lock properly.

[@wehrewulf]

derp

[@JeepsCafe]

Beautiful 1911, I like the bull barrel. Going to add Emissary to my collection.

[@vzhojh3845]

Emissary=Messenger…….of death. 1911 all the way all day! Greetings from Texas.

[@michaelpage4199]

Great review. Mr Browning would be proud.

[@tonyparrish2063]

I have worked on the border for more than 30 years, and my agency, Cochise County Sheriff's Dept. Still carries this magnificent piece of weaponry, myself I carry the Colt, there are a couple of Springfield 1911s in service and most recently the agency bought New Kimber 1911s, I ain't a fan of the Kimber, but its still a 1911, I do believe John Moses Browning is a disciple for God himself and very well may be designing weapons for his Angel Armies, God bless you, and God bless America.... Tony Parrish..... Cochise County AZ

[@ronaldgarvie9661]

Love the videos scooch, lots of great info, keep up the great work.

[@BurtonBrown-g1z]

Scoot has, you are the best; excellent delivery and excellent video. You have wonderful delivery. Keep up the great work. Gog bless the Repulic, the

[@flea-kh7om]

Outstanding. I love my TRP

[@RichardSavon]

Never can have enough 1911's. Thank you John Moses browning.

[@excelerater]

got on one order......Springer makes some bad ass 1911s

[@cmonsterz]

Fantastic video, Sootch! I tried to get one after watching another video and no such luck. By the way, there is thin protective tool called “the idiot scratch prevention tool” and it works PERFECTLY. I highly recommend it!

[@scottcookenmaster7437]

Something I'd like to add is that the Emissary is very tight and the barrel spring is strong. On my 4.25 barrel Emissary I had to use a wooden dowel to get enough surface area pressure to compress the spring enough to where I could see the hole in the guide rod for the tool (make sure you put the short end of the tool in and not the long). I have to say the manual does not explain this well at all and the pictures are very inadequate in the manual.

[@MyPointofPew]

This is a cool one, the gun no one knew was coming. Pretty slick. I did a bull barrel on my Bul Armory... kinda regret it though. Looks cool, but the biggest pain in the ass for takedown. The greenade checkering and some of the cuts, sights, trigger on this thing is hot.

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks for another great one Mr Sootch

[@michigunsanta8680]

Got dang that is a beautiful piece!!! 😳😍👍🏻

[@eddiet204]

I have owned and competed with the 1911 for a very long time. I love it. However, when it comes to duty, there are simply better. When you wear a gun on your hip 12 hours a day, 4-5 days a week, for almost thirty years, the 1911 just doesn’t cut it. If you’re carrying the weight, go with capacity. If 45ACP is your thing, G21/41 (I’ve carried both) fits the bill. Today, I’m carrying the P320 X5 with 21 round mags. After two on duty shootings and one active shooter, capacity, accuracy, and ability wins gun fights.

[@CanadianPilotYHM]

Not everyone buying this is going to carry it. I want one as a range toy/safe queen because it's so pretty. I already have G19 for carry and G21 for home defense but this looks like an amazing shooter.

[@chesslover8829]

@Blazer: I understand what you're saying, and I agree with you. 19lls are great range guns and are very beautiful. However, with current gunfight tactics, as seen on surveillance video where the advsary is using mostly suppression fire (spray and pray) and one-handed shooting while running, recoil management, shot placement, capacity, and reaction time are more important than caliber size and firearm aesthetics.

[@wehrewulf]

That is merely a subjective opinion.

[@wehrewulf]

@@chesslover8829 Surveillance

[@chesslover8829]

@@wehrewulf Thanks for the spelling correction.

[@Bobshell-tw8xy]

Love the 1911. I've got so many now. And quite a few Springfields that pistol is so much like TRP , but with that being said. I'm gonna have to have it. Thank you for the review

[@trevorkolmatycki4042]

To those in the comments who are concerned about plastic… There is absolutely nothing wrong with a plastic trigger bow. The bow sees very little stress and needs to be light. But, if you don’t like the trigger… there are a gazillion aftermarket 1911 trigger options available. We all have different hands and different needs wrt trigger reach length. Replacing the trigger bow with ergonomics that suit you can contribute to optimizing your trigger control.

[@tcr2237]

Nice, what about the trigger material? Someone said it polymer… is that true? I wouldn’t think so. My Springfield Defender 1911 has a metal trigger that looks like polymer from far but it is metal.

[@chadlindsley1970]

OK i just found my next 1911! Great review!

[@jthrelf]

Those sights are dope

[@timothyodaniell9119]

Loved it! Great video. Thanks for this in-depth review.

[@williamcrawford7982]

At 5 feet or less none of this MATTERS! 🇺🇸✔

[@headzot6533]

Finally a 1911 video🙏⚡⚡⚡

[@omarnichols7681]

I ordered the Ronin 10mm been waiting 5 month so far and still waiting must be a popular firearm

[@joshsizemore748]

I’m thinking of getting one of those too. Really good looking gun and been looking for a good 10mm

[@Geul2102]

Looks like a great updated 1911, I like what I see! I like Springfield's guns though I don't have one yet.

[@Vato-Psyko-Loko]

i own a 1911 and the one thing i know is it is already a heavy pistol. i picked up a TRP Operator at a gun show and good lord i felt like had just worked out. adding a bull barrel and full length guide rod make a 1911 feel like a brick. add the ammo and a light or laser its a cinder block.

[@WingHouseCup]

The thing is a work of art and it's functional. Cant ask for more.

[@reiniergarcia]

Except that the trigger is plastic.

[@johnkizziah108]

I have always shot 1911s with my finger on front of the trigger gaurd. Old school my old competition gun has a checkered square trigger gaurd..I'm gonna have the shorter version of this and I will do a grenade texture job on the trigger gaurd and use it for competition

[@eddiek897]

Man that’s a great looking piece As always great review God bless America long live the republic!

[@vicentesanchez7168]

Thats A Sweet Looking 1911 Good On SpringfeildArmory Great Review Mr SootchOO

[@avidoutdoorschannel333]

That’s a great looking gun and a great review! Have you seen Hunt Fish Shoots review? I’d love to see you guys do a collaboration.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Wow pretty cool to see this here! Thanks for the support!

[@waynecastleman1363]

We're all in this together now if we just had a bucket of chicken 🍗

[@michaell397]

@@waynecastleman1363 I'll pitch in. I just want the wings! ;

[@GatCat]

It has a polymer trigger! What were they thinking!?! Obviously cost…but still.

[@TheKingDee]

I think I'm in love again lol!!

[@JulioFRivera]

Bud your review and take down is so easy, sweet,,,, thanks....

[@arcticfox6808]

The Springfield Armory has so many cool firearms in its shed, but these names... they just crack me up.

[@emrebaykurt640]

Very nice gun👍Nice review,thank you.

[@staceyroberts9177]

I carried one as an MP during Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia so beyond 1985.

[@antoniopinto7225]

Thanks, the review coldn't be better. Greetings from Portugal

[@thomaslopez2427]

I just purchased the Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy but I think I may need this one also! 🙂

[@WallsAndFoundations]

Same here!!

[@johnkizziah108]

Have the commander size don't really care for the looks but it's got a supported barrel and it's bushing less. It's very accurate.

[@DoverPipes]

Dump the guide rod and spring assembly and go with a 'Wilson Combat Flat Wire Recoil Spring Kit". Any Bull Barrel 1911 like this or for instance, a Kimber Pro-Carry, that requires a "tool" aka paperclip, to takedown the weapon, is useless in the field, under stress. Good luck finding your paperclip when you need it. The "Wilson Flat Wire Recoil Spring Kit" eliminates the need for a "tool" and helps to get rid of spring "twang" or bunching up. It's the only way to go with these type of pistols....

[@AkiraSakko]

I'd like to have 1 1911 Emissary and 1 1911 Operator on my side at any time. Good video as always.

[@Dunk1It1Hard]

I was honestly expecting more comments roasting springfield in the comments section. How quickly people forget.

[@lukedemello2077]

I haven't forgotten. I used to like Springfield but they got off way too easy!

[@waterhead1359]

Most people care until a gun comes along they like

[@josmoify]

hah...the biggest reminder is old sootch shilling for this overpriced kitsch looking 1911 with a plastic trigger.

[@bobodean1]

Forget what ?

[@Troy-d4h]

Hey brother I like your video because I bought one of these emissaries and I really love you outlook on it

[@randlecarr3257]

Outstanding review. Thanks.

[@QuietMikeW]

I recently fell in Love with 1911’s, hundreds of models from every maker - then found out, as a CA slave I can choose from 2 available to purchase legally

[@michaell397]

Texas Welcomes you. Just leave the Cali-weird politics in Cali. We have no wish to end up in the same boat your in now. KnifeMaker

[@wardroland270]

Thanks Sootch. Great job. Good info.