Adam Scepaniak 09.06.24
The Agency Optic System (AOS) is a red dot mounting solution that was made popular on 2011-style handguns – including Springfield Armory’s very own 1911 DS Prodigy – and now it is making its way to their standard 1911 pistols as well. You can now get 1911 AOS pistols via the Emissary, Operator, and Ronin handgun lines.
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What is the Agency Optic System (AOS)?
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.
At the time of launch, the 1911 AOS offerings of pistols include the 1911 Emissary, the 1911 Operator and the 1911 Ronin. All three are offered in both 9mm or .45, and also in 5” and 4.25” configurations. Of note is the fact that the new 1911 Operator 4.25” AOS — in both .45 or 9mm, and featuring a lightweight aluminum frame — is a new addition to the Operator line.
A Word from Springfield Armory on the 1911 AOS Pistols
Springfield Armory is pretty ecstatic to bring these new 1911 AOS pistols to market, and they share that excitement 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.”
Final Thoughts
With many hunting seasons now underway or soon to be, is this something that you would entertain bringing out into the woods with you? As a primary firearm or a defensive one? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about the Agency Optic System (AOS), the new 1911 AOS handguns, and Springfield Armory in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
