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Springfield Armory
Model 1911-A1 Mil Spec
Springfield Armory Pistol 1911-A1 Mil Spec .45 Auto Variant-2
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:8.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:5-in Weight:36-oz
Variant 2 of 4
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)195500
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)7.41 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor77%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2003 -
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety, manual thumb safety
Magazine:7-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:cocobolo
Sights:3-dot fixed
Notes:Mil-Spec Package
Manufacturer
Springfield Armory
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Gun Value
MSRP:$827.00Used Est:$600.00
Last Update:9/27/2023
About the Gun

The Springfield 1911-A1 series of pistols are faithful adaptations of the original 45 Auto Colt-Browning design. The Mil-Spec series is a step up from the GI .45 series and includes many improvements utilized by the U.S. military during the 1911's years of service. These features include high-profile 3-dot sights, high-hand grip, beveled magazine well, polished feed ramp and throated barrel, lowered and flared ejection port and angled slide serrations.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:850 ft/sec ME:369 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Love it
By XDboy on 24 Jul 2021
One of my favorite 1911s. Yes the basic model, but it's tight and it shoots great. Like it better than more expensive 1911s I own.