Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec Defender .45 ACP, 5 inch Government, Parkerized, Forged Steel, Fixed Sights
This Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec from the Defend Your Legacy (Defender) series is a full-size, Government-pattern .45 ACP built on forged carbon steel with a Parkerized finish and a stainless steel 5 inch barrel. It retains classic 1911 controls with a short, solid trigger and spur hammer, and adds practical Mil-Spec updates like a lowered and flared ejection port and fixed steel sights. Made in the USA, it offers a traditional bushing system and dependable features in a straightforward defensive configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall 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 previous use. The bore exhibits a bright, mirror-like appearance. Refer to pictures.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory factory cardboard box with PBD9108BL end label (Defender Mil-Spec .45)
- Owner's manual
- 3x 7-round steel single-stack 1911 .45 ACP magazines (each stamped "45 ACP" near the base, factory-style)
The Government-size configuration features a 5 inch stainless steel barrel and standard barrel bushing, delivering a traditional 1911 setup. The forged carbon-steel frame and slide wear a Parkerized finish for a uniform, duty-style appearance.
Controls and operating features follow the 1911 template: single-action, semi-automatic operation with a thumb safety and grip safety. A short, solid trigger and spur hammer maintain the classic Mil-Spec layout. Rear cocking serrations aid slide manipulation.
Sighting is via fixed steel combat sights with a rear dovetail and a staked front blade. The slide includes a lowered and flared ejection port to enhance reliable ejection.
Details include checkered hardwood grip panels and 7+1 capacity in .45 ACP. Factory roll marks are present: slide marked "MIL-SPEC" with the Springfield Armory crest, frame marked "SI GENESEO IL USA," and barrel hood marked "S.A. .45AUTO." This model is identified as the Mil-Spec — Defend Your Legacy (Defender) series and is not on the CA DOJ roster (MFG Part No. PBD9108BL).