The Emissary is Springfield's attempt to push their production 1911 quality upward without reaching TRP pricing. The VZ G10 grips, hand-fitted barrel, and flat-faced trigger are components that previously required a trip to a custom shop to install correctly. It targets the buyer who wants more than a Range Officer but finds the TRP price a step too far. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 45 ACP Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 2021, USA Weight: 40.5 oz Overall length: 8.75" Status: Active Intended use: Duty, Self-Defense