About the Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded .45 ACP Stainless Steel

The Springfield 1911 Loaded .45 ACP Stainless Steel with Instant Gear Up Package represents a refined iteration of the classic American service pistol, engineered for shooters who demand precision, durability, and immediate operational readiness. This model combines a forged stainless steel frame and slide with a match-grade barrel, delivering the reliability and accuracy expected from Springfield Armory. The included Instant Gear Up Package provides essential accessories, making this a comprehensive solution for defensive, competitive, or recreational use.

Overview

This firearm is a factory-new, semi-automatic, single-action 1911 chambered in .45 ACP. The stainless steel construction offers superior corrosion resistance and a robust platform for high-round-count use. The Loaded series designation indicates a set of enhanced features over the standard Mil-Spec 1911, including a beavertail grip safety with a memory bump, an extended thumb safety, and a skeletonized trigger. The Instant Gear Up Package adds a padded range bag, a second magazine, a holster, and a magazine pouch, providing immediate utility upon purchase. As a category firearm from Springfield Armory, this model adheres to strict manufacturing tolerances and quality control standards.

Features & Specs

The Springfield 1911 Loaded .45 ACP Stainless Steel with Instant Gear Up Package is built around a forged stainless steel frame and slide, paired with a 5-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel. The factory trigger is tuned to a crisp 4.5- to 5.0-pound pull weight, facilitated by a lightweight aluminum trigger with an over-travel adjustment screw. The low-profile combat sight system features a dovetailed front blade and a fully adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation. The checkered mainspring housing and front strap provide a positive grip surface under recoil.

• Caliber: .45 ACP; capacity: 7+1 rounds with flush-fit magazine; 8+1 rounds with included extended magazine
• Overall length: 8.6 inches; barrel length: 5.0 inches; height: 5.5 inches; width: 1.25 inches; weight: 40 ounces unloaded
• Finish: Satin stainless steel; frame and slide are forged from 416 stainless steel; barrel is forged, fully machined, and fitted

Additional specifications include a full-length guide rod, a lowered and flared ejection port for reliable spent case extraction, and a flat mainspring housing. The Instant Gear Up Package contains a double-magazine pouch, a paddle holster, and a zippered range bag with internal magazine loops. The firearm ships with two 7-round magazines and one 8-round extended magazine.

• Sights: Dovetail front, fully adjustable rear; three-dot configuration with white dots
• Safety: Manual thumb safety, beavertail grip safety with memory bump, and firing pin block
• Trigger: Aluminum, skeletonized, with over-travel adjustment; single-action pull

Who It Is For

This Springfield 1911 Loaded .45 ACP Stainless Steel with Instant Gear Up Package is suited for the experienced shooter who values the 1911 platform for its ergonomics and trigger feel. It is appropriate for civilian defensive use, including home defense and concealed carry for those comfortable with a full-size steel frame. The match-grade barrel and adjustable sights also make it viable for target shooting and entry-level competitive shooting in USPSA Single Stack divisions. The Instant Gear Up Package reduces the need for separate accessory purchases, offering immediate carry or range readiness.

• Ideal for shooters seeking a production 1911 with enhanced features over base models
• Suitable for those requiring corrosion-resistant stainless steel for humid or coastal environments
• Appropriate for owners who prefer a single-action trigger system with manual safety

Shipping, returns and FFL transfer

• Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, never to a home address. You pick it up there with photo ID after the ATF Form 4473 and background check. The dealer charges their own transfer fee.
• Shipping is $29.99 per order, free on orders over $999. Orders usually leave within 1–3 business days after payment clears and we have your dealer’s license.
• A firearm can be returned before transfer; once transferred it cannot be returned for a refund, but the maker’s warranty still applies.

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