The Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and a Tungsten Gray Cerakote finish is a red dot ready duty 1911 (brand part no. PO9230TAOS). It is a full-size, duty-minded 1911 with a 5-inch match-grade stainless barrel and a forged carbon steel frame and slide finished in Tungsten Gray Cerakote. The slide is cut for the Agency Optic System, so a red dot mounts directly, and a tritium front sight with a black serrated rear sight remains usable behind it. VZ Grips G10 panels give the pistol a positive hold at the range or on duty. It comes from Springfield Armory with two 8-round magazines.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, the cartridge the 1911 was designed around.
• The barrel is a 5-inch forged stainless steel match-grade barrel with a nitride treatment, which resists wear and corrosion.
• Rifling twist is 1:16, matched to standard .45 ACP loads.
• The pistol ships with two 8-round magazines, so there is a spare ready out of the box.
• The slide is optic ready through the Agency Optic System, a series of mounting plates that fit a wide range of popular red dots.
• The sights are a tritium front with a black serrated rear, which stay usable alone or behind an installed red dot.
• The slide is forged carbon steel with Tungsten Gray Cerakote, a coating chosen for corrosion resistance.
• The frame is forged carbon steel in Tungsten Gray Cerakote, matching the slide.
• Grips are VZ Grips scalloped G10, a no-slip surface that holds up when hands are wet.
• The recoil system is GI style, the proven layout for a full-size 1911.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tungsten gray Operator ready for a red dot? Yes. The slide is cut for the Agency Optic System, which uses interchangeable plates to fit a wide range of popular red dots.

What sights are on the pistol? A tritium front sight and a black serrated rear sight.

How many rounds does it hold? It ships with two 8-round magazines.

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