Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded Target 9mm, Stainless, 5 in, Optics Adapter Installed, 2 Magazines
This Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 Loaded Target is a full-size, stainless 9mm with a 5-inch bushing barrel and a feature set tailored for precise shooting. It is customized with a screw-on optics adapter plate installed in the rear sight position, while the original rear sight is included separately. An NM-prefix serial is observed, a detail often noted by collectors as indicating U.S. assembly at Geneseo. The pistol comes with two 9-round magazines, both factory box and soft case, and an extra set of Springfield Armory hardwood grip panels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present from prior use. Photos document the current condition.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory factory cardboard box
- Springfield Armory zippered soft pistol case
- Two 9-round single-stack steel magazines (marked "9MM")
- Screw-on optics adapter plate installed in rear sight position
- Rear sight (separate)
- Owner's manual
- Wraparound rubber finger-groove grip (installed)
- Springfield Armory checkered hardwood grip panels with laser-engraved cross‑cannon logo (not installed)
The Loaded Target series delivers classic 1911 function in a 9mm, full-size format. This pistol uses a Government-length 5-inch bushing barrel and a stainless slide and frame, with a 9+1 capacity in a single-stack configuration. It operates on a single-action, short-recoil system.
Feature highlights include front and rear cocking serrations, a lowered and flared ejection port, a long 3-hole aluminum trigger, and a skeletonized spur (delta) hammer with a serrated thumb pad and triangular lightening cut. Controls consist of a left-side thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with a memory bump. The mainspring housing is vertically serrated, and the magazine well is lightly beveled for easier reloads.
Sight configuration is set up for optics use: the dovetailed black front blade remains in place, and the rear sight has been removed to mount the screw-on optics adapter plate. The original rear sight is included separately, giving the buyer options for setup.
Markings include "S.A. 9MM" on the barrel hood, "MODEL 1911-A1 CAL 9MM" on the right side of the slide, and "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" with crossed-cannons on the left. An NM-prefix serial is observed and is commonly discussed among collectors as indicating U.S. assembly at Springfield Armory's Geneseo facility. Country of origin is USA.
This example currently wears wraparound finger-groove rubber grips, with Springfield Armory checkered hardwood panels with laser-engraved cross‑cannon logo included if you prefer a traditional look and feel. The installed optic adapter plate provides a ready mounting interface in the rear sight position.