Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin AOS 9mm
Model: PX9119LAOS
Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin AOS 9mm
Model: PX9119LAOS
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The 1911 Ronin AOS is a single-stack, full-size 9mm 1911 with a factory optic system, two-tone finish and wood grips. It is for the shooter who wants a traditional 1911 in 9mm with a red dot, and who is choosing between that and a double-stack gun. It lists at $977, and its steel frame and 41.0 oz weight make 9mm recoil mild.
The AOS system uses optic plates with rear sights built in, so the irons co-witness with the dot. Springfield offers plates for the RMR, Shield, Delta Point Pro and Docter footprints, and a cover plate ships on the gun. The Springfield Armory Prodigy is the double-stack step up: it costs $553 more, holds 8 more rounds, and weighs 8.0 oz less. The Staccato P is Staccato's duty pistol, with a 4.4-inch barrel. The Ronin gives up capacity to both, but it keeps a classic GI-style recoil system with a barrel bushing that any 1911 smith knows.
Buy the Ronin AOS if you want a 1911 that looks traditional, shoots soft in 9mm and takes a dot without milling the slide. Skip it if capacity matters for your use; the Prodigy gives you a double-stack magazine and an optic-ready slide from the same maker.
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Strengths & Limitations
- AOS plates with integrated rear sights let the irons co-witness through the dot, and plates cover four common pistol optic footprints.
- The frame and the match-grade, fully supported barrel are forged stainless steel, and the slide is forged carbon steel.
- The all-steel weight keeps muzzle flip low, which suits new 1911 shooters and anyone sensitive to recoil.
- One magazine in the box. You will want at least two more before a match or a class.
- The 8.6-inch length and all-steel weight make it a range gun rather than a carry gun for most people.
- Single-stack 9mm 1911s can be pickier about magazines and bullet shape than a striker gun, so test your carry or match load before you rely on it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which optics fit the Ronin AOS?
Springfield offers AOS plates for the Trijicon RMR, Shield, Leupold Delta Point Pro and Docter footprints. A cover plate ships on the gun.
Does the Ronin AOS co-witness?
Yes. Each AOS plate carries its own rear sight, so the irons stay usable with a dot mounted.
Ronin AOS or Prodigy?
Pick the Ronin for a classic single-stack 1911 at a lower MSRP. Pick the Prodigy for double-stack capacity and a lighter gun; it also ships with two magazines to the Ronin's one.
Does the Ronin AOS have a thumb safety?
Yes. It has a manual thumb safety and a grip safety, like a standard 1911.
