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01 Springfield Armory Emissary 1911

ridging the gap from its off-the-shelf pistols and custom gems, Springfield’s Emissary puts high-tier performance in reach of more shooters. Springfield doesn’t skimp with this forge-steel framed 1911, decking the gun out with several features to get it on target. In addition to VZ G10 grips, accessory rail, front and rear cocking serrations, and Tritium front sight (U-notch rear), the gun sports a snappy flat-faced trigger. Matched with the .45 ACP’s 5-inch match-grade bull

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