Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model represents a direct lineage to the sidearms carried by the FBI Hostage Rescue Team and SWAT operators. Built on a government-specification frame with a forged slide and barrel, this pistol is assembled to the exacting standards required for federal law enforcement procurement. Each unit is hand-fitted by Springfield Armory’s Custom Shop, ensuring that tolerances remain tight and function remains absolute. For the shooter who demands a service-ready 1911 with a documented law enforcement pedigree, the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model delivers a combination of accuracy, durability, and reliability that is difficult to match at any price point.

Overview

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is the culmination of decades of 1911 design refinement and direct input from FBI tactical units. This pistol is not a commercial derivative; it is the exact specification submitted to and accepted by the FBI for their HRT and SWAT deployments. Features include a carbon steel slide with a black Teflon finish, a forged stainless steel barrel, and a match-grade trigger with a factory pull weight of 4.5 to 5.0 pounds. The frame is a forged carbon steel unit with a parkerized finish, and the pistol ships with a flush-fitting seven-round magazine and a checkered mainspring housing for positive purchase under recoil. Every Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model includes a test target verifying sub-2-inch groups at 25 yards, confirming the accuracy standards required by the contract.

Features & Specs

• Forged carbon steel slide and frame with military-spec parkerized and Teflon finishes; forged stainless steel barrel with fully supported feed ramp for reliable feeding of hollow-point ammunition
• Hand-fitted barrel bushing, slide-to-frame rails, and trigger assembly performed by Springfield Armory Custom Shop; Novak LoMount carry sights with tritium inserts for low-light acquisition
• Extended ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail grip safety with memory bump, and a short aluminum trigger with an adjustable overtravel stop; includes one seven-round magazine with welded base pad

Caliber: 45 Auto. Overall length: 8.6 inches. Barrel length: 5.0 inches. Height: 5.5 inches. Width: 1.3 inches. Weight unloaded: 40 ounces. Finish: black Teflon slide, parkerized frame. Sights: Novak LoMount tritium. Trigger pull: 4.5–5.0 pounds. Magazine capacity: 7+1. The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is manufactured in Geneseo, Illinois, and each pistol is serialized and documented with a custom shop certificate of authenticity.

Who It Is For

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is designed for the experienced 1911 shooter who requires duty-grade reliability without compromise. This firearm is appropriate for law enforcement officers seeking a backup or off-duty pistol that mirrors their issued sidearm, as well as for armed professionals and serious competitors who demand a handgun that functions under adverse conditions. It is also well-suited for the collector who values documented provenance from a major federal contract. The pistol does not include a full-length guide rod or magazine well funnel, remaining true to the FBI specification for concealability and field reliability. If your use case involves daily carry, defensive use, or professional application in high-stress environments, the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is built to meet those demands.

Shipping & FFL

This firearm ships from our licensed inventory to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder of your choice. Upon placing your order for the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model, you will receive an order confirmation by email. You must provide the name and contact information of the receiving FFL dealer during checkout or by reply to your confirmation email. We verify all FFL licenses prior to shipment. No firearm will be shipped until a valid FFL copy is on file and the transfer is confirmed. It is your responsibility to confirm that the receiving dealer will accept transfers from an out-of-state retailer and to comply with all applicable state and local laws regarding firearm ownership. Please allow 3 to 7 business days for processing and shipping. Standard shipping rates and insurance apply.