Description

Springfield Professional 1911-A1 .45 Auto FBI Contract Model

When the Federal Bureau of Investigation needed a sidearm that could perform under extreme conditions, they turned to Springfield Armory. The result was the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 .45 Auto FBI Contract Model, a pistol built to exacting government specifications and proven in the most demanding law enforcement environment in the United States. This is not a commercial clone or a tribute piece. It is a direct descendant of the handgun issued to FBI Hostage Rescue Team and Tactical Operations personnel. For the shooter who demands uncompromised reliability and precision, the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 .45 Auto FBI Contract Model represents the definitive 1911 platform.

Overview

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 .45 Auto FBI Contract Model is a purpose-built defensive handgun that emerged from a rigorous procurement process. Unlike off-the-shelf 1911s, this model incorporates specific enhancements mandated by the FBI for duty use: a fully supported ramp barrel for reliable feeding with hollow-point ammunition, a tuned extractor, and a dehorned frame and slide to prevent snagging on clothing or gear. Each pistol is hand-assembled and inspected by Springfield Armory’s Custom Shop, ensuring tolerances that exceed standard production models. The .45 ACP chambering delivers proven terminal performance, while the 5-inch barrel provides a full sight radius for accurate shot placement. The pistol ships with a single seven-round magazine, a molded carrying case, and a certificate of authenticity confirming its lineage to the FBI contract.

Features & Specs

• Frame and slide machined from forged carbon steel, finished in a durable black Parkerized coating that resists corrosion and wear under heavy use. The dehorned profile eliminates sharp edges while maintaining the classic 1911-A1 silhouette.
• Fully supported ramp barrel machined from 416 stainless steel, with a match-grade bushing and a recessed crown. This barrel design ensures positive feeding of all defensive .45 ACP ammunition, including +P loads. Barrel length is 5 inches with a 1:16 twist rate.
• Combat-grade tritium night sights with a white outline rear and a high-visibility front post. The rear sight is dovetailed and drift-adjustable for windage, while the front sight is staked and contoured for rapid target acquisition in low-light conditions.

Additional specifications include a crisp 4.5- to 5-pound trigger pull, an extended beavertail grip safety with a memory bump, a skeletonized trigger, and a stainless steel, full-length recoil guide rod. The pistol weighs approximately 38 ounces unloaded. Each unit undergoes a 50-round proof test and function check before shipment.

Who It’s For

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 .45 Auto FBI Contract Model is designed for the experienced shooter who requires a duty-grade firearm for serious applications. This includes law enforcement officers seeking an authorized backup or off-duty weapon, armed security professionals operating in high-risk environments, and civilian defensive shooters who train regularly and demand the same equipment used by federal tactical units. It is also appropriate for the discerning collector who values a documented piece of firearms history. This is not a beginner’s pistol. The manual of arms for a 1911 requires proper training and consistent practice. The shooter should already be proficient in single-action operation, manual safety manipulation, and magazine changes under stress.

Shipping & FFL

This firearm ships directly to your chosen Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer. After placing your order, you must provide the contact information for a licensed FFL holder who is willing to accept the transfer. We will verify the dealer’s license before shipping. Please contact your receiving FFL in advance to confirm their transfer policies and any applicable fees. This firearm is sold as a complete unit with all original factory packaging and documentation. No returns or exchanges after shipment due to the regulated nature of this product. Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws is the responsibility of the purchaser. By completing this order, you certify that you are legally eligible to own and possess this firearm under applicable law.