By: Friedrich Seiltgen
The 1911 .45 ACP pistol has been around awhile. It’s gone to war countless times, and it’s achieved iconic status. A lot of folks think it’s way past its prime and should be retired, but Springfield Armory says otherwise. Springfield has introduced the 1911 Operator, and it’s full of surprises. Let’s take a look!
THE FRAME
The 1911 Operator starts with a forged carbon steel frame in a black Cerakote finish. Springfield added G10 grips manufactured by VZ. Their scalloped panels not only look great, but they also provide a firm no slip surface. The pistol has an ambidextrous safety for you left handed shooters out there.
THE SLIDE & BARREL
The slide is forged carbon steel with a black Cerakote finish, and forward cocking serrations. The sights mounted have a tritium front with a tactical rack white dot rear. The barrel is a precision 5 inch long, match grade, stainless steel model with a 1:16 twist.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Single Action, Recoil Operated, Semi-Automatic
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine capacity: 8 Rounds
Sights: Tritium Front, Tactical Rack White Dot Rear
Barrel Length: 5 Inches
Overall Length: 8.6 Inches
Height 5.25 Inches
Weight: 42 Ounces
MSRP: $1,159
URL: www.springfield-armory.com
THE VERDICT
The 1911 Operator features a host of duty-grade features that serious shooters demand. If you want a no-nonsense, defensive-grade pistol that’s ready to serve, then look no further than the Operator. Get down to your Springfield dealer and see if this is the pistol for you.
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Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. He conducts training in Lone Wolf Terrorism, Firearms and Active Shooter Response. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, American Thinker, Homeland Security Today, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International. Contact him at [email protected]