Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45 ACP, Full-Size, 5 in Match-Grade Stainless Barrel, Parkerized Finish
The Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec is a full-size .45 ACP built on forged carbon-steel slide and frame with a parkerized matte gray finish. It features a 5 in match-grade stainless barrel, a GI recoil system, and practical Mil-Spec touches like a lowered and flared ejection port and fixed steel 3-dot sights. This example carries an NM-prefix serial (a Springfield numbering prefix, not a Custom Shop "National Match" designation) and offers classic 1911 controls with duty-ready construction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol remains in great shape with minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes from light handling.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory soft zippered pistol case
- Springfield Armory paperwork
- One 7-round single-stack .45 ACP steel magazine
This Mil-Spec variant follows the classic full-size 1911 pattern with forged carbon-steel slide and frame, finished in parkerized matte gray for a subdued, durable exterior. The slide features rear cocking serrations only, along with a lowered and flared ejection port for improved reliability. A mild bevel on the magazine well supports efficient reloads while preserving the traditional profile.
At the core is a 5 in match-grade stainless steel barrel paired with a stainless barrel bushing and a checkered recoil spring plug. The GI recoil system uses a standard bushing and short guide rod, keeping the setup simple and robust. The contrasting stainless/silver-colored barrel components stand out against the parkerized finish.
Controls and ergonomics remain true to form with a single-side thumb safety and a grip safety, a GI-style short solid trigger, and a spur hammer. The arched, vertically serrated mainspring housing partners with a smooth frontstrap, and checkered wood grip panels provide a classic feel and traction in hand.
Steel, fixed 3-dot sights (front blade with white dot and a rear with two white dots) deliver a straightforward sight picture. Chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity, this pistol uses a single-stack magazine. The NM-prefix serial confirms a Springfield numbering prefix rather than a Custom Shop "National Match" designation. Made in the USA.