Springfield Armory Announces Optics-Ready 1911 AOS Pistols
Adam Scepaniak 09.05.24
Springfield Armory has announced that they are incorporating the Agency Optic System (AOS) as an optic mounting solution for a dozen of their 1911 handguns via the Operator, Emissary, and Ronin pistol lines. Now, shooters can mount their preferred handgun optics more easily than ever with 1911 AOS pistols available from Springfield.
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What are 1911 AOS Handguns from Springfield Armory?
Developed in collaboration with Agency Arms, AOS employs a series of plates that accommodate a wide range of the industry’s most popular red dot sights following the RMR, Shield, Delta Point Pro and Docter footprints. This flexibility allows shooters to configure their handguns according to their unique preferences for optimal performance.
All AOS-compatible handguns ship with a cover plate featuring a rear sight that matches the classic contour of the 1911’s slide. Machined from billet steel for durability and precise fitment, additional AOS plates designed for a wide range of optics are available for purchase on the Springfield Armory Store. In addition, purchasers of a 1911 AOS pistol will receive a discounted price on one AOS optic plate of their choice of just $49 — an $80 savings.
A Word from Springfield Armory
The Agency Optic System is something that we first saw on Springfield’s 1911 DS Prodigy lineup of handguns, and it has quickly migrated to other models as well with it being so popular and easy for gun owners to mount optics. Springfield Armory shared their thoughts on the expansion into the Operator, Ronin, and Emissary lines via their press release statement below:
Geneseo Illinois – August 2024 – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of its 1911 Agency Optic System (AOS) pistols that combine the proven capabilities of the 1911 with modern optics integration – all offered direct from the factory. With 1911 AOS, Springfield Armory melds the proven platform of the iconic 1911 with cutting-edge optics capability, delivering an unmatched level of versatility and performance.
“The 1911 is easily the most respected – and proven – pistol in history,” said Steve Kramer, Springfield Armory’s Vice President of Marketing. “With the new 1911 AOS, Springfield Armory is taking a revered 20th-century design and updating it for the 21st century with the ability to accept a wide range of today’s most advanced optics.”
Departing Thoughts
For those who like 1911s, but were always hesitant to jump in on the platform due to the difficulty of mounting a modern red dot optic, they longer have an excuse. Springfield Armory has made that adaptation easy with the incorporation of the AOS mounting system. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory’s new 1911 AOS pistol and the Agency Optic System as a whole in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
