Springfield Armory 1911 Mil‑Spec Defender 45 ACP 5″ SS

Description

The Springfield Armory 1911 Mil‑Spec Defender is a full‑size 1911-style pistol built with traditional lines and modern manufacturing. It pairs a forged stainless steel frame and slide with a 5″ match‑grade stainless barrel and fixed 3‑dot sights. The design retains classic 1911 controls — short military-style trigger, arched mainspring housing, spurred hammer and grip/thumb safety — while incorporating a lowered and flared ejection port for reliable function.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• The barrel measures 5 inches and is described as match‑grade stainless with a 1:16 twist.
• Manufacturer and model: Springfield Armory Mil‑Spec 1911.
• Finished in stainless.
• Built on a forged stainless steel frame and slide.
• Sights are fixed combat 3‑dot style.
• Grip type is wood composite.
• Barrel description: forged, match grade.
• Safeties: manual thumb and grip safety.

Classic 1911 ergonomics and straightforward, durable construction make the Mil‑Spec Defender a practical choice for range use, formal training, or as a traditional full‑size 1911 in a personal collection. Its forged components and match‑grade barrel give it the sort of build quality experienced shooters expect from Springfield Armory while retaining familiar, service‑style controls.