The Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec Defend Your Legacy (PBD9151L) in 45 ACP is a traditional full-size 1911 built on forged stainless steel construction with classic GI-inspired features and modern reliability enhancements. With a 5 inch match grade barrel, fixed combat sights, and wood grips, this pistol delivers dependable performance for home defense, range work, and 1911 enthusiasts.
Key Features
- Model PBD9151L
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Capacity: 7+1 with one included 7-round magazine
- Barrel: 5 inch forged stainless steel match grade with 1:16 twist
- Slide: forged stainless steel with serrations
- Frame: forged stainless steel with beavertail
- Grips: checkered wood composite
- Sights: fixed combat 3-dot
- Action: single action
- Recoil system: GI style
- Safety: manual thumb safety and beavertail grip safety
- Overall length: 8.6 inches
- Height: 5.5 inches
- Weight: 39 ounces
- Trigger pull: 4.5 to 5 pounds
Special Features
- Forged stainless steel frame and slide provide strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability
- Match grade barrel construction supports enhanced accuracy potential beyond basic GI specifications
- Lowered and flared ejection port improves reliability with modern defensive ammunition
- Arched mainspring housing replicates authentic 1911-A1 configuration for traditional handling characteristics
- Beavertail grip safety allows higher hand placement and protects against slide bite
- Fixed combat 3-dot sights offer quick target acquisition with traditional steel sight durability
- GI-style recoil system maintains authentic 1911 feel and function
- Checkered wood composite grips combine classic appearance with secure hand contact
Practical Benefits
- Full-size 5 inch barrel provides maximum sight radius and velocity for 45 ACP cartridge
- 7+1 capacity delivers classic 1911 ammunition load with proven single-stack reliability
- Match grade barrel elevates accuracy performance for range work and precision shooting
- Forged stainless construction resists environmental corrosion and maintains appearance over extended use
- 39-ounce weight helps steady the pistol during aimed fire and absorbs firing impulse
- Fixed 3-dot sights speed alignment in varied lighting without fragile fiber optics or electronics
- Lowered and flared ejection port supports reliable extraction and ejection with modern ammunition profiles
- Beavertail and thumb safety combination offers control and manual safety engagement for those who prefer it
- Traditional 1911 controls and manual of arms make the Mil-Spec 45 ACP (PBD9151L) familiar to anyone with 1911 experience
- Suitable for home defense, range training, competition practice, and recreational shooting
The Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec Defend Your Legacy 45 ACP (PBD9151L) is a solid fit for those seeking a traditional full-size 1911 with stainless construction and proven GI-inspired design.
| MANUFACTURER | SPRINGFIELD ARMORY |
| MODEL | MIL-SPEC |
| CALIBER | 45 ACP |
| TYPE | PISTOL |