Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded Operator .45 ACP, Full-Size, 5 in Stainless Barrel, Matte Black, Rail, Fiber-Optic Front Sight
This Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded Operator stands out with a full-size steel build, a matte black finish, and a 5-inch stainless steel barrel. It features an integral 3-slot Picatinny dust-cover rail, dovetailed sights with a red fiber-optic front, and custom Springfield Armory Range Officer hardwood grip panels installed. Made in the USA, it brings the Loaded Operator feature set to a proven .45 ACP platform.
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: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a complete view of the condition.
What’s Included
- 1x 7-round .45 ACP steel magazine with witness holes and no basepad
- Springfield Armory "Range Officer" checkered hardwood grip panels (installed)
The Loaded Operator configuration brings practical upgrades to the 1911 platform. This pistol uses a full-size steel frame and slide with a uniform matte black finish, paired with a 5-inch stainless steel barrel. It retains a GI-style recoil spring plug for a classic, proven recoil system.
Sight picture is handled by a red fiber-optic front sight and a fixed low-profile two-dot (white) rear, both dovetailed into the slide. The slide also includes front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port.
Controls and ergonomics include a single-sided thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with a memory bump. A skeletonized commander-style hammer works with a long, three-hole aluminum trigger. The front strap is smooth, while the mainspring housing is flat and checkered.
This example adds checkered hardwood Range Officer grip panels with Springfield medallions. An integral, 3-slot Picatinny dust-cover rail is machined into the frame. Capacity is 7+1 in .45 ACP, and it includes one 7-round magazine.