Springfield Armory's Operator sits in the working end of the 1911 line — a fighting pistol rather than a showpiece, with the accessory rail and sighting setup to match. This one is chambered in .45 ACP with a 4.25-inch barrel and Springfield's AOS optics-mounting system, which uses interchangeable plates so a red dot can be mounted directly and low without a gunsmith. The 1911's single-action trigger remains the standard everything else is measured against, and the .45 in a steel frame is famously manageable despite the bore diameter.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.