Springfield Armory's Mil-Spec 1911 is about as close as a current production pistol gets to the classic .45 that served American troops for most of the twentieth century, with a forged frame and slide, a 5-inch barrel and a Parkerized finish that shrugs off holster wear. The controls are traditional GI in spirit but with slightly improved sights and a lowered, flared ejection port for reliable brass handling.

For shooters who want the real single-action trigger and the authoritative feel of a full-size .45 ACP, this remains the benchmark starting point.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.