Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model represents a direct lineage from the pistol built for the FBI Hostage Rescue Team and SWAT operators. This is not a commercial approximation; it is the exact specification sidearm produced under the FBI contract, assembled in the Custom Shop with forged slide and frame, match-grade barrel, and hand-fitted internals. For the shooter who requires absolute mechanical certainty, this is the production benchmark for the 1911 platform.

Overview

Springfield Armory secured the FBI contract by delivering a 1911 that met extreme endurance and accuracy requirements. The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is built to that same spec: a stainless steel frame and slide treated with Black T Armory Kote, a 5-inch match-grade barrel, and a fully supported ramp. Every pistol is function-fired with a test target, and each bears the serial number range consistent with the original contract run. This is the same handgun that passed the FBI’s 20,000-round reliability protocol.

Features & Specs

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model includes features not found on standard production 1911s. These are spec-driven choices made for duty use under adverse conditions.

• Forged stainless steel frame and slide, hand-fitted for lockup with zero play; Black T Armory Kote finish for corrosion resistance and low-glare signature.
• 5-inch match-grade stainless barrel with fully supported ramp and flush-cut reverse crown; consistent accuracy at 25 yards with duty ammunition.
• Extended slide release, ambidextrous thumb safety, checkered frontstrap (30 LPI), and a flat mainspring housing with 20 LPI checkering for positive purchase under recoil.
• Novak LoMount tritium night sights with a white outline rear; tuned extractor with 90-degree square impact surface for positive ejection.
• Two eight-round magazines with welded basepads and a test target verifying sub-2-inch groups at 25 yards.

Who It Is For

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is intended for the professional end user: active or retired law enforcement, military personnel, or the civilian shooter who trains at a high round count and demands service-grade reliability. This pistol is not a range toy or a safe queen. It is a tool built for repetitive holster draws, adverse environment exposure, and the expectation of mechanical function when the alternative is unacceptable. If you require a production 1911 that meets a documented government specification for duty use, this is the pistol.

Shipping & FFL

This firearm ships to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in your state. After placing your order for the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model, provide your chosen FFL dealer’s contact information. We verify the license prior to shipment and ship via insured carrier with signature required. It is your responsibility to confirm that the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is legal to possess in your jurisdiction. All transfers comply with federal, state, and local laws. No shipments to PO boxes; physical address required.

• Provide FFL license copy via email or fax before shipment proceeds.
• Fees related to your local FFL transfer are not included in the purchase price.
• We do not ship to states or municipalities where this model is restricted. Check your local ordinances.