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There's a reason so many 1911 owners end up adding a beavertail, swapping the safety, and hunting down a better trigger. Springfield Armory built all of that in from the start with the Loaded series, and this stainless .45 ACP version takes it a step further with a forged stainless slide and frame that won't need a re-finish after a few range trips. It's a full-size gun through and through, built on the same platform John Browning sketched out over a century ago, just tuned up for the way people actually shoot 1911s today.
The extended beavertail grip safety keeps the web of your hand out of the hammer's way, and the memory bump means it engages properly even under a rushed grip. Pair that with the ambidextrous extended thumb safety and you've got a pistol that doesn't care if you're left or right handed. The two-piece full-length guide rod and lightweight speed trigger round out the package, and the deep slide serrations cut into the front and rear of the slide make racking the gun easier whether your hands are cold, wet, or gloved.
The slide and frame are cut from forged stainless steel billets rather than cast, which is a meaningful difference in how the metal holds up over thousands of rounds. Springfield finishes the flats with a polish and leaves the rounded surfaces in a matte bead-blast, so it looks sharp without being a fingerprint magnet. The 5-inch match-grade barrel carries a 1:16 twist and mates up with the two-piece guide rod system for a tight lockup that translates into real accuracy on paper. Low-profile 3-dot combat sights sit on top, simple and fast to pick up without snagging on a holster or a jacket.
The Crossed Cannon double diamond Cocobolo grips give this 1911 that classic wood-and-steel look while still providing enough texture to keep your hand planted under recoil. Capacity sits at 7+1 in .45 ACP, which is standard for a single-stack full-size 1911, and the pistol ships with two 7-round magazines so you're not stuck buying a spare before your first range day. At right around 40 ounces unloaded, it carries some heft, which most 1911 fans will tell you is exactly what tames the snap of a .45 ACP round.
It refers to Springfield's mid-tier 1911 lineup that comes standard with upgrades most shooters add on their own, like a beavertail grip safety, ambidextrous thumb safety, and a two-piece full-length guide rod. Instead of buying a base 1911 and sending it to a gunsmith, you get those features straight from the factory.
Both the slide and frame are forged stainless steel, not cast. Forged parts tend to hold up better long-term under repeated slide cycling, which is part of why Springfield markets this as a step above entry-level 1911s.
It's a single-stack .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity, meaning seven in the magazine plus one in the chamber. It ships with two 7-round magazines so you've got a spare ready to go.
It uses low-profile 3-dot combat sights, fixed rather than adjustable. They're built to be fast to acquire and snag-free coming out of a holster.
It's a solid pick if you want the classic 1911 feel with some of the ergonomic kinks already worked out, like the beavertail and ambi safety. Just know that a full-size steel .45 ACP has some heft to it, so it's worth handling one before committing if you haven't shot a 1911 before.
Yes, that's essentially the design intent behind the Loaded series. The match-grade barrel gives you the accuracy for range sessions while the beavertail, ambi safety, and reliable ejection port make it a practical choice for home defense as well.
| UPC | 706397913151 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PX9151LCA |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 7 + 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 10.3000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 |
| Package Height | 2.2 |
| Package Width | 9.0 |
| Product Type | Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous Grip/Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 3.4 |
| Sights | 3-Dot |
| Sights Type | 3-Dot |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| State Restriction (PR) | Puerto Rico |
| State Restriction (VI) | Virgin Islands |
| Barrel Finish | Stainless Steel |
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