Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded Micro Compact Lightweight Operator .45 ACP, 3 in, Two-Tone, Integral Rail, 6+1, Six Magazines
This Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded Micro Compact Lightweight Operator is a USA-made, rail-equipped 3-inch 1911 in .45 ACP with a lightweight aluminum alloy frame and two-tone finish. It stands out for its integral accessory rail on the dustcover, a feature rarely seen on 3-inch 1911s. This example comes with six 6-round magazines and the factory blue hard case with a serial-matched label, plus a holster and double mag pouch.
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 minor scratches and small blemishes on exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory factory blue hard case (serial-matched label)
- Polymer paddle holster (OWB)
- Fobus double magazine pouch (polymer, OWB)
- Paperwork
- Six 6-round single-stack steel 1911 magazines
The Micro Compact Lightweight Operator pairs a 3-inch bushingless bull barrel with a reverse plug and full-length guide rod. The barrel is ramped and fully supported, designed for reliability in a compact .45 ACP single-stack format with a 6+1 capacity.
Its two-tone finish combines a matte silver slide with a matte black aluminum alloy frame. Checkered wood double-diamond grips with the Springfield Armory logo and the crossed-cannons crest with SPRINGFIELD ARMORY rollmarks provide classic 1911 styling with modern carry features.
Controls and internals include a single-action system, a three-hole aluminum trigger, and a skeletonized commander-style hammer. Safety features are a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and the Springfield ILS locking system. The slide is cut with rear serrations and a lowered/flared ejection port.
Sights are fixed low-profile 3-dot, dovetailed front and rear. The Operator-style dustcover integrates an accessory rail with a single cross-slot, making this one of the few 3-inch 1911s to offer an integral light rail.
Factory identifier PC9802LP and Springfield Inc. Geneseo, IL, USA frame markings confirm its origin and configuration within the Loaded series and Micro size category.