Springfield 1911 Operator Pistol, 9mm, 5-Inch, Black, Optic Ready

The Springfield 1911 Operator pistol in 9mm with a 5-inch barrel and black finish (brand part no. PO9229AOS) delivers duty-grade 1911 features on a full-length government-model slide for shooters who want maximum sight radius and accuracy. Springfield Armory fits the pistol with a 9+1 capacity across two magazines, an ambidextrous safety, and an optic-ready, serrated slide for direct red dot mounting. A tritium front sight pairs with a white dot rear for fast, reliable aiming with or without an optic mounted. Among full-size semi-auto handguns, this 1911 Operator configuration favors shooters who want maximum accuracy from a duty-ready 1911.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 9mm.
• Capacity of 9+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, a full-length government-model profile.
• The slide is optic-ready and serrated, for direct red dot mounting.
• The sights combine a tritium front with a white dot rear.
• The safety is ambidextrous, supporting right- and left-handed shooters.
• The trigger action is Semi-Auto.
• Rifled with a 1-in-16 twist rate.
• Shipping weight of approximately 3.7 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this pistol ready for a red dot optic? Yes, the slide is cut optic-ready.

Why choose a 5-inch barrel over a shorter one? The full-length slide extends sight radius, improving practical accuracy at distance.

Buy the Springfield 1911 Operator Pistol, 5-Inch

Maximum sight radius on an optics-ready duty 1911 is exactly what this Operator delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.