Tasked with a special mission"" the Emissary bridges defensive and custom pistols delivering a bold and capable addition to the Springfield Armory family of 1911's. Built on a durable foundation of forged steel in its barrel"" slide and frame"" the Emissary offers a defensive pistol with an air of custom refinement. The pistol has a beautiful two-tone finish"" with a blued carbon steel slide and a stainless-steel frame with squared trigger guard. A Tri-Top cut to the slide gives the pistol custom-grade styling"" while a heavy-profile bull barrel delivers maximum accuracy and reduces felt recoil. The Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a defensive-minded firearm loaded with custom-grade features.