Description
When your 1911 Compact is your carry gun, you want the magazine that was designed right alongside it. The Springfield Armory PI4723 is exactly that: a factory-spec, 6-round .45 ACP magazine built specifically for the Officer/Compact-length 1911 frame. It feeds reliably, fits cleanly, and does not add any bulk below the grip, which matters a lot when you're holstering a compact pistol every day.
The body is steel with a blued finish, and the internals back that up with a high-tensile steel spring and flat steel follower that work together to keep rounds feeding smoothly and stacking consistently. The flat steel baseplate sits flush with the frame, so there is no protrusion to snag on a holster or catch clothing during a draw. Numbered witness holes along the spine let you do a quick round count at a glance without having to drop the mag.
One thing worth knowing about compact 1911 magazines: the Officer-size frame takes a shorter magazine than a Government or Commander model. These are not interchangeable. This PI4723 is specifically sized for the shorter grip frame found on compact Springfield 1911s like the Range Officer Compact and similar models. If you have one of those guns, this is the correct mag. If you have a full-size Government or Commander-length 1911, you'll want to look at Springfield's 7-round or 8-round options instead.
Whether you're stocking up on spares for the range or making sure your carry setup has a quality backup, this is the straight-from-the-factory choice that ensures fit and function stay exactly where you need them.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
- MPN: PI4723
- UPC: 706397647230
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Blued
- Baseplate: Flat, Flush-Fit Steel
- Follower: Flat Steel
- Spring: High-Tensile Steel
- Witness Holes: Yes, Numbered
- Model Fit: Springfield Armory 1911 Compact (Officer-Size Frame)
- Magazine Type: Single Stack, Detachable
- Shipping Weight: 0.14 lbs
What’s Included
- 1x Springfield Armory 1911 Compact 6-Round .45 ACP Blued Steel Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this magazine fit a full-size Springfield Armory 1911 Government model?
No. The PI4723 is sized for the shorter Officer/Compact-length grip frame and will not seat correctly in a full-size Government or Commander-length 1911. For a Government-size Springfield 1911, you'll want Springfield's 7-round magazines instead. Always match the magazine length to your specific frame size.
Does this Springfield 1911 Compact magazine sit flush with the grip?
Yes. The flat steel baseplate is designed to sit flush with the bottom of the grip frame. This is one of the key features for carry use, as there's no extended floor plate to snag on a holster or print through clothing. It keeps the compact profile of the pistol fully intact.
What Springfield Armory pistols is the PI4723 compatible with?
This magazine is designed for Springfield Armory 1911 Compact models that use the Officer-length frame, including the Range Officer Compact. It is also noted to work in other compact 1911 pistols that accept standard Officer-size single-stack .45 ACP magazines, but factory-spec fit is guaranteed on Springfield's own compact models.
Is the blued steel finish durable enough for everyday carry?
Blued steel is a traditional and time-tested finish that holds up well under normal use. It does require a bit more attention than stainless in humid environments, so an occasional light wipe with a lightly oiled cloth goes a long way. If you prefer a more corrosion-resistant option, Springfield also offers this same compact 6-round magazine in a stainless version (PI4726).
How do the witness holes work on this magazine?
The numbered witness holes are small openings along the spine of the magazine body that let you see how many rounds are loaded without dropping the magazine. It's a quick visual check at the range or before you holster up, and it's a feature you'll use more than you'd expect once you're used to having it.
Is this a genuine factory Springfield Armory magazine or an aftermarket part?
This is a genuine OEM factory magazine made by Springfield Armory, not an aftermarket replacement. It's the same spec magazine that ships with compatible Springfield compact 1911 pistols, so fit, feed geometry, and spring tension are exactly what the gun was designed around.





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