For a limited time as part of the Defenders Series Springfield Armory offers the best deal ever on our legendary 1911 Mil-Spec. - The Defenders Series Sales Event is designed to encourage new shooters to invest in their first firearm and introduce value-driven customers to the Springfield Armory brand. Different firearms will be available for limited periods at incredibly low prices. - Individuals who purchase the Defenders Series Mil-Spec will receive a Defender Series Certificate and an invitation to join The Defenders an online community of enthusiasts who will receive exclusive offers giveaways and discounts from Springfield Armory. - The Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 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 lifetimes of use. The slide has slanted serrations and the mainspring housing is the original arched style found on GI issue 1911-A1s. The Mil-Spec 1911 also features fixed 3-dot sights a lowered and flared ejection port and a single-sided thumb safety. Each Mil-Spec comes with fully-checkered wood grips unique to this Defenders Series model. This classic 1911 has a Parkerized finish to combat corrosion and comes with one 7-round magazine. - Caliber: .45ACP - Recoil System: GI Style - Sights: Combat 3 - Dot - Weight: 39 ozs. - Height: 5.5 - Slide: Forged Steel Parkerized - Barrel: 5 Stainless Steel Match Grade - Length: 8.6 - Grip Type: Fully Checkered Wood Grips - Frame: Forged Steel Parkerized - Magazines: 1 - 7 Round Stainless Steel