About the Springfield 1911 45 ACP

The Springfield 1911 45 ACP Mil-Spec Defend Your Legacy Series Pistol represents a faithful reproduction of the original 1911A1 military sidearm, manufactured by Springfield Armory to exacting standards. This pistol is built on a forged carbon steel frame and slide, retaining the classic parkerized finish and dimensional specifications that defined the service pistol for generations of American warfighters. Chambered in .45 ACP, it delivers the proven ballistics and controlled recoil that have made the 1911 platform a benchmark for defensive and recreational shooting alike.

Overview

The Defend Your Legacy Series honors the lineage of the 1911 design by adhering to the original mil-spec blueprint while incorporating modern manufacturing tolerances. The springfield 1911 45 acp mil-spec defend your legacy series pistol features a 5-inch barrel with a 1:16-inch twist rate, a standard GI-style barrel bushing, and a fixed dovetailed front sight paired with a low-profile rear sight. The frame includes a lanyard loop, a standard grip safety, and a manual thumb safety that mirrors the configuration of the World War II-era M1911A1. The pistol ships with one 7-round magazine and a woven nylon carry case.

Features & Specs

Springfield Armory has precision-machined this pistol from ordnance-grade steel, ensuring dimensional accuracy and long-term durability. The parkerized finish provides corrosion resistance while maintaining the matte appearance original to the mil-spec pattern. Notable specifications include:

• Caliber: .45 ACP; action: single-action semi-automatic; overall length: 8.6 inches; height: 5.5 inches; width: 1.25 inches; empty weight: 35.0 ounces.
• Barrel: 5-inch forged carbon steel, button-rifled with a 1:16-inch left-hand twist; barrel bushing: standard GI-style, removable with a bushing wrench.
• Frame and slide: forged carbon steel with parkerized finish; sights: dovetailed front (0.100-inch blade) and rear (drift adjustable for windage); magazine capacity: 7+1 rounds.

The trigger is a standard GI curved trigger with a factory pull weight of approximately 5.5 to 6.5 pounds. The hammer is a spur-style hammer, and the ejector is pinned into the frame per mil-spec configuration. The grip panels are walnut with double-diamond checkering, secured by standard grip screws. The springfield 1911 45 acp mil-spec defend your legacy series pistol also includes a beveled magazine well for facilitated reloads.

• Safety features: manual thumb safety (frame-mounted), grip safety, and a firing pin safety that engages when the trigger is not depressed.
• Recoil system: standard GI-style recoil spring guide rod and a 16-pound recoil spring; the barrel locks into the slide via a single locking lug.
• Finish: traditional military parkerization; markings include the Springfield Armory logo, "DEFEND YOUR LEGACY," and the serial number on the frame.