Springfield Armory 1911

Specifications

Caliber

.45 ACP

Barrel length

5"

Capacity

8

Category

Handgun

Overview

The Springfield Armory 1911 is a handgun chambered in .45 ACP, a caliber long associated with the original 1911 platform design. It features a standard magazine capacity of 8 rounds, consistent with traditional single-stack 1911-style pistols. The firearm is equipped with a 5-inch barrel, a length commonly found on full-size 1911 models, which is often associated with a longer sight radius compared to compact variants. This configuration reflects the classic full-size 1911 pattern, a design lineage dating back over a century, offering shooters a familiar layout in terms of caliber, capacity, and barrel dimensions typical of this category of handgun.

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