Massachusetts Approved Firearms Roster: Springfield 1911 Defender
The Massachusetts approved firearms rosters list 2 versions of the Springfield 1911 Defender. Each line below is shown as the roster prints it.
Checked against the current official editions: Approved Handgun Roster, October 2026, Formal Target Shooting Firearms Roster, April 2026, Olympic Competition Firearms Roster, May 2018
| Version as listed | Caliber | Action | Roster | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBD9108L | .45 ACP | Semi-Automatic Pistol | Approved Handgun Roster | |
| PBD9151L | .45 ACP | Semi-Automatic Pistol | Approved Handgun Roster |
Specifications of the Springfield Armory Defend Your Legacy® Series 1911 Mil-Spec .45 ACP Handgun PBD9108L
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- (1) 7-Round
- Barrel length
- 5 in
- Overall length
- 8.6 in
- Height
- 5.5 in
- Weight
- 39 oz
- Frame
- Forged Carbon Steel, Parkerized
- Sights
- Fixed Combat 3-Dot
From the maker's page listed under Sources, checked October 28, 2026. Versions on the roster can differ in barrel length, sights and finish.
About the Springfield 1911 Defender
The Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec is a pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel. Its frame is listed as Forged Carbon Steel, Parkerized.