All Springfield Armory 1911 Pistols Reviewed - Organized by Title

All Springfield Armory 1911 Pistols

Springfield Armory Black Stainless 1911 Pistol

The Black Stainless version of Springfield Armory’s 1911 pistols includes the traditional set of value packed upgrades that are included on all models in the Loaded lineup and come with a matte black/stainless steel dual tone finish. Chambered in .45 ACP with a 7-round capacity and equipped with either target or combat sights.

Springfield Armory EMP 9mm Sub-Compact Pistol

Given the 2007 American Handgunner “Gun of the Year” award, the Springfield Armory 9mm EMP is a compact 1911 pistol designed specifically to work with short action cartridges like the 9mm. Comes with three 9 round magazines, sports a lightweight frame, and bi-tone finish as well as a host of other upgrades.

Springfield Armory GI 1911 Pistol

True to the original M1911A1, the Springfield Armory GI 1911 is a near carbon copy of the original service pistol issued to U.S. military forces for more than half a century. Single-stack 7-round magazine, chambered in .45 ACP, and available in both parkerized and stainless finishes.

Springfield Armory Lightweight Operator 1911 Pistol

The Springfield Armory Lightweight Operator shares the integration of a picatinny rail with other Operator 1911s but it also sports a lighter frame made from aluminum. Features hardwood grips, a full length guide rod, and a standard government 7 round magazine.

Springfield Armory Loaded Champion 1911 Pistol

Springfield Armory’s Loaded Champion sports a shortened 4″ barrel matched to a full-size frame. Magazine capacity remains the same and the gun gets all the traditional “Loaded” upgrades.

Springfield Armory Loaded Micro Compact 1911 Pistol

The Loaded Micro Compact with its 3″ barrel and aluminum frame was the next evolutionary step in the sub-compact 1911 arena. Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the Loaded Ultra Compact. It would eventually be succeeded by the enhanced Micro Compact Operator as well as the short-cartridge EMP pistol but remains the lightest sub-compact 1911 chambered in .45 ACP that the company makes.

Springfield Armory Loaded Ultra Compact 1911 Pistol

At one time the 6 Round Loaded Ultra Compact 1911 pistol was the smallest gun that Springfield Armory made. It was soon eclipsed by the Micro Compact and eventually the EMP, but it still remains a high-quality, full-featured 1911 properly adapted to the shorter setup with a bull barrel.