Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model

This is the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model, a sidearm built to the exacting standards of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Hostage Rescue Team and SWAT elements. Chambered in .45 ACP, this pistol represents the pinnacle of production 1911 engineering, assembled in Geneseo, Illinois, by Springfield Armory’s Custom Shop. It is a direct descendant of the pistols that served in the FBI’s most demanding tactical units, and it remains a benchmark for accuracy, reliability, and durability in a duty-grade handgun.

Overview

The Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is not a commemorative piece; it is a purpose-built service pistol. It was developed in partnership with the FBI to meet their specific requirements for a .45 caliber sidearm that could withstand extreme round counts and adverse conditions. Each pistol is hand-fitted and assembled by master gunsmiths, utilizing forged carbon steel frame and slide components. The pistol features a 5-inch barrel with a fully supported ramp and a reverse-tapered bull barrel design, mated to a barrel bushing for enhanced accuracy. The frame incorporates a integral plunger tube and a checkered mainspring housing, ensuring the pistol remains tight and reliable under sustained use.

Features & Specs

• Forged carbon steel frame and slide with a black Armory Kote finish for corrosion resistance; includes a full-length guide rod and a National Match barrel with a ramped barrel throat for positive feeding of hollow-point ammunition.
• Extended ambidextrous thumb safety, extended slide stop, and a forged steel extractor; the trigger is a lightweight, three-hole design with an adjustable overtravel stop, breaking at a crisp 4.5 to 5.0 pounds.
• Rear sight is a low-profile tactical Novak Lo-Mount with tritium night inserts, paired with a dovetailed front sight featuring a tritium lamp; the ejection port is lowered and flared for reliable extraction.

User-replaceable grip panels are checkered VZ G10 in a subtle black texture. The magazine well is beveled for rapid reloading, and the pistol ships with two 7-round stainless steel magazines with welded base pads. The barrel is a 5-inch, 416 stainless steel, button-rifled unit, ensuring sub-2-inch groups at 25 yards when tested with match-grade ammunition. This is a full-size, all-steel 1911-A1 with a recoil system tuned for standard-pressure .45 ACP loads.

Who It’s For

This firearm is intended for the discerning professional, the serious competitor, and the collector who demands a piece of modern law enforcement history. It is for the shooter who requires a handgun that will function flawlessly through thousands of rounds without a single malfunction, and who values the inherent accuracy potential of a hand-fitted National Match barrel. If you are a law enforcement officer seeking a primary duty sidearm, a defensive shooter who insists on the highest level of manufacturing precision, or an enthusiast who appreciates the specific details of the FBI contract specification, the Springfield Professional 1911-A1 45 Auto FBI Contract Model is designed with you in mind. It is not a budget option; it is a long-term investment in a tool that will outlast lesser pistols.

Shipping & FFL

This handgun ships from our warehouse in a locked, hard plastic case with two magazines, a cable lock, and the factory test target. Shipping is to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder only. By placing an order, you confirm that you have arranged with a local FFL dealer to receive and transfer this firearm to you. We will ship to any valid FFL in the United States. The receiving FFL dealer will conduct the required NICS background check and any applicable state-level checks prior to transfer. Please ensure your FFL is aware of the incoming shipment and has a valid, current license on file. This product is not available for shipment to non-FFL holders or to states and localities where such firearms are prohibited by law. Contact our customer service team if you have specific questions regarding compliance in your jurisdiction.