Springfield Armory was the first 1911 manufacturer to offer a frame that included an accessory rail as part of the forging. The Champion Operator mates this forged Operator frame with a shorter slide and a 4 inch barrel. This results in a pistol that is suitable for concealed carry or operating where a light is needed – and it doesn’t sacrifice any capacity.
Pick up a Champion™ Operator®, and you’ll find that it’s a feature-loaded expression of the classic 4 inch 1911. The beavertail grip safety, flat mainspring housing, Lightweight Delta™ hammer, extended ambidextrous thumb safeties and extended trigger give you all the ergonomic advantages you want in a carry pistol. The 3-Dot tritium combat sights mean that the Champion™ Operator® is ready for any conditions. A carry gun also has to be reliable. Thanks to the lowered and flared ejection port, fully supported ramped match grade barrel and proprietary dual-captive recoil system, the Champion™ Operator® is guaranteed to perform when you need it most. And the Armory Kote™ finish will keep it performing for years to come.
You can carry the Champion™ Operator® with you all day, appreciating its smaller size and standard capacity. Then slide your favorite tactical light on the rail, and put it on your nightstand. When you need a feature-packed 1911 for night and day, reach for the Champion™ Operator®.
What’s in the Box
Springfield 1911 Champion Operator Lightweight .45ACP Pistol
(2) 7 Round Magazines
Range Bag
Bore Brush
Cable Lock
Owner’s Manual
Firearm Specifications
Caliber: .45ACP
Barrel: 4 inch Stainless Steel Match Grade
Sights: Low Profile Combat 3 Dot Tritium
Magazines: 2 – 7 Round Blued Steel
Grips: Cross Cannon™ Double Diamond Cocobolo
Weight w/Empty Magazine: 31 oz.
Frame: Forged Aluminum Alloy w/ Integral Accessory Rail
Slide: Forged Carbon Steel Black Armory Kote
Recoil System: Flat Wire w/ Full Length Guide Rod
Height: 5.5 in.
Length: 7.6 in.