Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec Defender Legacy 45 ACP Pistol - 7+1 Rounds, 5" Barrel, Wood Grips, Blue/Black, 3-Dot Sights

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• Q: I’ve looked on many websites, called numerous dealers, and can’t find an exact answer if this firearm is legal in Mass. Was hoping if someone knew exactly. Thanks for your help!

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  • Asked 03/09/2024 16:54 by Shea H

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  Hi Shea and welcome. Yes, it is absolutely legal (on the MA Handgun Roster) to purchase in MA : https://www.mass.gov/doc/approved-firearms-roster-122023-amended/download

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• Q: I'm new to all of this and live in Massachusetts so purchasing anything is difficult. Is this gun Massachusetts compliant? Thank you

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  • Asked 08/21/2021 13:03 by Dominick G

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  No it's not on the MA approved handgun list, this is model PBD9108L, the model on the approved roster is PB9108L (No D in the model number)
  The compliant model is here
  https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/24289/springfield+armory+45acp+milspec+5+parkerized
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  Its out of stock at buds right now but hit the notify me when available button to receive an email when they come back in stock.
  

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• Q: Is the gun made in the USA? I know some Springfeilds are made out of country, which I do not want.

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  • Asked 12/30/2020 16:14 by Michael D

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  YES, made in Geneseo, Illinois. Several years ago, Springfield cut all ties with Imbel Brazil They won't say who they source their parts from though, or who makes the forgings. Now all their 1911s are made in USA. Not with part outside the USA. Some of their parts are from venders in the USA they make some parts and all the tooling is done 100% in the USA as well.

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• Q: Is this pistol safe to use with +P Ammunition?

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  • Asked 01/06/2020 04:24 by Nicholas V

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  Nicholas, yes it will fire +P ammunition as it is a full Mil-Spec built handgun. It was designed for the hotter NATO Spec loading's. "Springfield only recommends shooting +p ammunition in barrels of 5'' or more."

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• Q: Are these sights approved for Wild Bunch shooting? Are they removable/replaceable with ones that would be? Thanks

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  • Asked 10/05/2019 07:18 by Ralph D

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  Ralph, these sights are perfectly legal as - is for Wild Bunch shooting Sir.

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• Q: Trying to find a simple Series 70 action

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  • Asked 09/13/2019 02:41 by Steven S

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  Steven, The Springfield Mil-Spec has a series 70 Firing System Sir.
• Q: Is the front sight removable? I plan to put a set of night sights on this one

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  • Asked 09/02/2019 07:35 by Tien T

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  if you plan on putting night sights on it please don't get a milspec gun as the sights are staked on and finding a staked on style night sight will be tough get something with a novak style dovetail check out dawson precision for sights and a ton of good information abought sights https://dawsonprecision.com/ I recommend this RIA 45 acp https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/35190/rock+island+rock+standard+fs+tac+45+acp+5+8%2b1+black+rubber+grip+black
• Q: DOES IT TAKE MAGAZINE 8 ?

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  • Asked 08/08/2019 18:18 by GERMAN G

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  It uses standard 1911 magazines, an 8-round one should fit just fine with the only difference being the added length below the end of the grip.

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• Q: Is this California compliant

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  • Asked 07/14/2019 17:00 by jerry c

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  sorry its not on the CA DOJ approved list https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certguns?make=Springfield+Armory
  here are the CA APPROVED springfield 45 acp guns that buds has https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/search.php/type/Firearms_Handguns/exclusive/ca/sort/best-selling/manu/197

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• Q: What does layaway TB only mean? I am a Team buds member bit can not put these items on layaway.

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  • Asked 07/06/2019 15:03 by Blake P

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  Blake, it means that only a Team Buds member can place the firearm on layaway. If the website does not allow you to place on layaway as a TB Member, Buds Customer Service can assist you with this at 1-859-368-0371 9am-9pm EST Mon-Fri. or use the Blue Chat now button at the bottom right corner 9am to 9pm Mon - Sat and 9am to 7pm Sunday.
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