The Stainless Steel Mil-Spec is built on a full-size frame and slide. The pistol is made from stainless steel, which has a polished finish on the flat surfaces and bead-blasted matte finish on the rounded areas. The 5 inch barrel is match grade and made from stainless steel. The slide features slanted serrations on the rear only. The mainspring housing includes the Springfield Armory I.L.S. The pistol also has a standard spur hammer and standard grip safety. The single-sided, non-extended thumb safety and short military combat trigger are true to the original 1911-A1 design.

SKU: 20247 The Springfield Armory Defender 1911 Mil-Spec .45 ACP, an entry-level member of Springfield’s Defend Your Legacy Series, like all Springfield 1911s, features a carbon steel frame and slide that is fully forged, rather than cast, for the utmost durability. The 5-inch Match Grade stainless steel barrel is also forged for a lifetime of use. The slide has slanted serrations and the mainspring housing is the original arched style found on GI issue 1911-A1s.