Springfield Armory has introduced the Ronin Operator 4.25″, a 1911 pistol available in 9mm and .45 ACP. MSRP $849.
The Ronin Operator 4.25″ has a forged carbon-steel slide, lightweight forged-alloy frame and a forged barrel. The pistol features a traditional barrel bushing system that matches up with its 4.25-inch match grade barrel. The barrel itself is fully supported and ramped.
“Since its release earlier this year, the full-size Ronin Operator has been extremely popular,” says Steve Kramer, vice president of marketing for Springfield Armory. “The new Ronin Operator 4.25″ adds a lighter, more compact option for those who love carrying the 1911.”
The Ronin Operator 4.25″ sports a two-tone finish, with the alloy frame featuring a satin aluminum Cerakote finish and the slide a hot salt blued finish. It weighs in at 29.5 ounces in the .45 ACP version and 31 ounces in the 9mm variant.
The gun has many features shooters expect on a modern 1911, including a beavertail grip safety with “memory bump,” fiber-optic front/tactical rack rear sight, and extended safety lever deliver. Other features include a pair of Crossed Cannon premium laminate wood grips, stainless steel checkered flat mainspring housing, Springfield Armory 2nd Generation Speed Trigger, forward slide serrations and a basepad-equipped magazine (9+1 capacity in the 9mm model and 8+1 in the .45).
Springfield Armory 1911 RONIN Operator 4.25 9mm PX9117L Specifications
Caliber: 9mm
Color: Satin Aluminum / Black
Barrel: 4.25-inch Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Fully Supported Ramp, 1:16
Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
Frame: Forged Aluminum Alloy, Satin Aluminum Cerakote
Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Tactical Rack White Dot Rear
Recoil System: Commander Length GI Style
Grips: Crossed Cannon Wood Laminate
Magazines: (1) 9-Round
Weight: 31 oz.
Length: 7.9 inches
Height 5.5 inches
MSRP: $849
Springfield Armory 1911 RONIN Operator 4.25″ .45 ACP PX9118L Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Color: Satin Aluminum / Black
Barrel: 4.25-inch Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Fully Supported Ramp, 1:16
Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
Frame: Forged Aluminum Alloy, Satin Aluminum Cerakote
Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Tactical Rack White Dot Rear
Recoil System: Commander Length GI Style
Grips: Crossed Cannon Wood Laminate
Magazines: (1) 8-Round
Weight: 29.5 oz.
Length: 7.9 inches
Height 5.5 inches
MSRP: $849