Springfield Armory Pistols
Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec
Specs, variants & prices
Springfield Armory currently makes 4 versions of the 1911 Mil-Spec pistol, all chambered in .45 ACP, and still lists 2 discontinued ones on its site. Each has a 5" barrel. None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Springfield Armory's suggested retail prices run from $725 to $915, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec are there?
4 current and 2 discontinued versions. Specs and measurements are Springfield Armory's own.
Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec Handgun
1x 7rd magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- PBD9108L
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 7
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.6"
- Weight
- 39 oz
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- $725
- CA
- No
- MA
- Yes
- Status
- Current
Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec Handgun
1x 7rd magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- PBD9151L
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 7
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.6"
- Weight
- 39 oz
- Finish
- Stainless
- MSRP
- $827
- CA
- No
- MA
- Yes
- Status
- Current
1911 Mil-Spec Handgun, CA Compliant
2x 7rd magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- PB9108LCA
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 7
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.6"
- Weight
- 39 oz
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- $882
- CA
- Yes
- MA
- No
- Status
- Current
1911 Mil-Spec Handgun, CA Compliant
2x 7rd magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- PB9151LCA
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 7
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.6"
- Weight
- 39 oz
- Finish
- Stainless
- MSRP
- $915
- CA
- Yes
- MA
- No
- Status
- Current
1911 Mil-Spec Handgun
2x 7rd magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- PB9108L
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 7
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.6"
- Weight
- 39 oz
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- —
- CA
- —
- MA
- —
- Status
- Discontinued
1911 Mil-Spec Handgun
2x 7rd magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- PB9151L
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 7
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.6"
- Weight
- 39 oz
- Finish
- Stainless
- MSRP
- —
- CA
- —
- MA
- —
- Status
- Discontinued
What calibers does the 1911 Mil-Spec come in?
Every current version is chambered in .45 ACP.
Is the 1911 Mil-Spec optics-ready?
None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.
How much does a Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec cost?
Springfield Armory's suggested retail prices run from $725 to $915, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
According to Springfield Armory, 2 versions are available in California, and 2 versions are available in Massachusetts. Look for “Yes” in the CA and MA columns. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the 1911 Mil-Spec?
Nothing new on the 1911 Mil-Spec lately.
Specs from Springfield Armory, checked October 22, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Springfield Armory is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Springfield Armory.