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All handguns are required to ship via 2nd day. Please be sure to choose the correct shipping. If you select anything other than 2nd day your order will be cancelled.
1911 OPERATOR® .45 ACP Handgun – FIRSTLINE
Featuring a host of duty-grade features serious shooters demand, the Operator 1911 delivers a cutting-edge, tactical-grade pistol. Tactical Rack rear/tritium front sights, G10 grips, ambi safety, eight-round magazines with bumper pads, forward cocking serrations, and more combine to make the Operator 1911 from Springfield Armory a must-have tool for self-defense. If you want a no-nonsense, defensive-grade pistol that’s ready to serve, then look no further than the Operator.G10 GRIPS
Manufactured by VZ Grips, the scalloped G10 panels on the Operator 1911 provide an attractive look and no-slip surface.
5-INCH FORGED BARREL
The Operator 1911 is paired with a match-grade stainless steel barrel for downrange precision.
BLACK CERAKOTE® FINISH
A low-key Cerakote black finish is applied to the Operator 1911 to ensure life-long protection from corrosion.
Specifications
- CALIBER: .45 ACP
- COLOR: Black
- BARREL: 5" Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, 1:16
- SLIDE: Forged Carbon Steel, Black Cerakote®
- FRAME: Forged Carbon Steel, Black Cerakote®
- SIGHTS: Tritium Front, Tactical Rack White Dot Rear
- RECOIL SYSTEM: GI Style
- GRIPS: VZ Grips® G10
- MAGAZINES: (3) 8-Round
- WEIGHT: 42 oz
- LENGTH: 8.6"
- HEIGHT: 5.25"
Exclusive Discounts For Those Who Serve
Springfield Armory has strong connections to those that serve both our nation and its citizens. And with its FIRSTLINE program, it has a new way to thank them for their service. This program, open to a wide range of qualified professionals, is designed to offer a select listing of Springfield Armory firearms at discounted pricing in a simple, streamlined process.
The select list of firearms includes 37 specific models and variants, and all pistols offered in the line come with three magazines. The products offered in the FIRSTLINE program come from the Hellcat, 1911, XD, SAINT, Hellion, and M1A families of firearms.
Qualified Individuals
Law Enforcement
Sworn Law Enforcement Officers – including Federal, State, County & City. also includes retired LE officers with “retired” credentials (LE department picture ID front & back)
Corrections Officers, Including Parole And Probation Officers – (agency picture ID front and back)
LE Academy Cadets – (Enrollment documentation from the academy)
State Licensed Armed Security Officers – Must be employed by a state-licensed company (company picture ID – front and back)
Fire
Firefighters & Volunteer Firefighters – (Agency picture ID – front and back) Certifications alone do not qualify.
Medical
EMT’S And Paramedics – (Agency picture ID – front and back) Certifications alone do not qualify.
Military
Military Personnel: Including Reservists and National Guard with ID. Also includes retired military with “retired” credentials. Military picture ID – front and back.
Honorably Discharged Veterans: DD214 and driver’s license. Excluded contractors and civilian employees.
Judicial
Court Judges: employment ID – front and back
Prosecutors: employment ID – front and back
Aviation
Commercial Pilots: commercial airline ID required
Federal Flight Deck Officers: commercial airline ID required
Please check your local laws for restrictions before ordering firearms.
IMPORTANT:
- You must include your FFL's name and phone number in the comment section before you click "Place My Order".
- Handguns must be shipped via 2nd Day Air. You do not need to select 2nd Day Air during checkout, You can choose any shipping option for long guns.
- You will receive an order confirmation e-mail with your order number. If you do not receive an email order status update within two business days after placing your order, please give us a call at 1-800.852.6088.
- Contact your FFL to arrange pickup of your firearm.
- Ammunition and firearms must be shipped separately
- Once the transfer of the firearm is complete, the manufacturer's warranty is in effect
- Firearms are non-returnable
- California: Handguns must be on Approved List. Assault weapons must be CA Approved.
- Connecticut: No Semi-Auto Rifles
- Maryland: Firearms sales only to Class 01 FFL Dealer. Varying restrictions on Assault Weapons
- Massachusetts: No Handguns, Varying restrictions on Assault Weapons
- New Jersey: Firearms sales only to Class 01 FFL Dealer. Varying restrictions on Assault Weapons
- New York: No Assault Weapons, No Handguns (NYC)
- Washington D.C.: No Firearms
High-capacity magazines are not legal in all areas of the U.S. Please be aware of your local laws before ordering. It is the customer's responsibility to comply with all laws regarding these items.
State Restrictions on High-Capacity Magazines
| California | 10 round limit |
| Colorado | 15 round limit |
| Connecticut | 10 round limit |
| District of Columbia | 10 round limit |
| Hawaii | 10 round limit |
| Maryland | 10 round limit |
| Massachusetts | 10 round limit |
| New Jersey | 10 round limit |
| New York | 10 round limit |
