Springfield Armory 1911 Mil‑Spec Defender .45 ACP 5″ 7rd

The Springfield Armory 1911 Mil‑Spec Defender is a full-size, traditionally styled 1911 built on a forged steel frame and slide. It chambers .45 ACP and features a 5-inch match-grade stainless steel barrel with a Parkerized finish on the frame and slide. The pistol ships with one 7‑round magazine and fixed three-dot sights. Controls follow GI‑style ergonomics with a single-sided thumb safety and arched mainspring housing.

Key Specifications

• Caliber: .45 ACP.
• Barrel: 5-inch stainless steel match-grade.
• Action: Semi-Auto.
• Frame and slide: forged steel with Parkerized finish.
• Capacity: 7-round magazine.
• Sights: fixed 3-dot combat sights.
• Overall length: 8.6 inches.
• Trigger: short GI-style military trigger.
• Controls: single-sided thumb safety and grip safety.
• Ejection port: lowered and flared.

Built to traditional 1911 specifications with practical reliability features, the Mil‑Spec Defender offers a familiar platform for shooters who prefer a full-size .45 ACP pistol with a match-grade barrel and forged construction. Its combination of classic controls and modern manufacturing makes it suitable for range work, training, and duty‑style ownership where proven design and durability matter.