Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the new 1911 Operator® 9mm, a no-nonsense duty-grade 1911 pistol that stands ready to deliver.
The pistol has a rugged, low-key black Cerakote finish on its forged steel slide and frame, ensuring both protection against the elements and the durability to provide a lifetime of service. The frame features an integrated Picatinny accessory rail on the dustcover that allows users to equip the pistol with the light, laser or combo unit of their choice.
The 5″ fully supported ramped match-grade barrel, made from forged stainless steel for the utmost in durability and ruggedness, is designed to deliver the maximum in both barrel life and downrange performance. To provide users with tool-free takedown in the field, the Operator features a traditional barrel bushing for ease and simplicity.
Springfield Armory 1911 pistols are renowned for their performance, strength and capabilities. And with the popular Operator pistol now available in 9mm, shooters have a new option with this duty-grade premiere defensive pistol.
Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing
Equipped with the features today’s serious shooters demand, the 1911 Operator in 9mm builds on the more than a century of service of the revered 1911, making the pistol a must-have tool for self-defense. MSRP is $1,184.
Springfield Armory 1911 Operator Specs
- CALIBER: 9mm
- COLOR: Black
- BARREL: 5″ Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Fully Supported Ramp, 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: (2) 9-Round
- WEIGHT: 42 oz
- LENGTH: 8.6″
- HEIGHT: 5.25″
Source: Springfield Armory news release
