Springfield Armory Professional Now in 9 mm

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posted on March 8, 2018
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The pistol that earned Springfield Armory’s Custom Shop the FBI’s coveted Hostage Rescue Team pistol contract—the Professional Model in .45 ACP—is now available in 9 mm.



Available with or without a rail, each pistol is hand-built by master Springfield Armory pistolsmiths. So what makes a custom-shop pistol “custom”? For starters, take a look below at the long list of specifications on these new Professional 1911s, which are offered with or without a rail.

  

“The Springfield Armory Custom Shop is a collection of over 200 years of experience trying to reach the absolute pinnacle of what custom 1911 gunsmithing is,” said Springfield Armory Custom Shop pistolsmith Troy Schulz. “What we’re ultimately aiming for is absolute perfection.” 

Oftentimes these craftsmen rely on “feel,” something that can’t be duplicated by a machining process, and earned through many years of dedication to the platform.

“I like it to look like a work of art, but I also want it to function like a work of art,” explained Don Stogsdill, team leader of the Custom Shop, who boasts 25 years of experience at Springfield Armory.  

Springfield Armory has produced a video that offers a behind-the-scenes look at its Custom Shop and its dedication to precision and excellence of craftsmanship. Watch it here, and for more visit springfield-armory.com/custom/


Professional Light Rail 9 mm (PC9119LR) 

  • Custom fit slide to national match light rail frame
  • Shortened dust cover & bullet cut in slide
  • Custom fit match barrel & bushing
  • Polished feed ramp & fully throated barrel
  • Springfield Custom match hammer & sear
  • Fitted speed trigger w/custom tuned 4 ½ lb. trigger pull
  • Tuned for total reliability
  • Lowered & flared ejection port
  • Tuned & polished extractor
  • Standard 1911-A1 recoil spring guide
  • Custom fitted beavertail grip safety
  • Custom fitted ambidextrous thumb safety
  • Low mount Novak rear sight w/matching dovetail front sight
  • 3 dot tritium inserts in sights
  • Custom fit 1-pc billet magazine well, matched to bevel on frame
  • Hand checkered 20LPI front strap checkering
  • Checkered Cocobolo grips
  • “Carry Bevel” complete pistol
  • “Black T” finish complete pistol
  • 6-7 round magazines
  • Custom carrying case
  • Springfield Custom markings on slide
  • MSRP $3395

 

Professional 9 mm  (PC9119) 

  • Custom fit slide to national match frame
  • Custom fit national match barrel & bushing
  • Polished feed ramp & fully throated barrel
  • Springfield Custom match hammer & sear
  • Fitted speed trigger w/custom tuned 4 ½ lb. trigger pull
  • Tuned for total reliability
  • Lowered & flared ejection port
  • Tuned & polished extractor
  • Standard 1911-A1 recoil spring guide
  • Custom fitted beavertail grip safety
  • Custom fitted ambidextrous thumb safety
  • Low mount Novak rear sight w/matching dovetail front sight
  • 3 dot tritium inserts in sights
  • Custom fit 1-pc. billet magazine well, matched to bevel on frame
  • Hand checkered 20LPI front strap checkering
  • Checkered Cocobolo grips
  • “Carry Bevel” complete pistol
  • “Black T” finish complete pistol
  • 6-7 round magazines
  • Custom carrying case
  • Springfield Custom markings on slide
  • MSRP $3295

 

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