Springfield Armory Operator .45 ACP Black 1911 Pistol

A: Chris, the model above is the LE/Qualified Professional version (no actual functional difference in the firearms) other than the first responder discount.

A: Chris, Very astute observation. Same firearm. One marketed commercially. One for the LE market.

A: exact same gun just one is a LE version The LE is just sold toQualified Professional Discount only . The pistols themselves are identical. Qualified Professional include Active or Retired Military personnel - all branches Military Reserve personnel - all branches CAP - Civil Air Patrol Fire Fighters - including volunteers Paramedics and EMTs TSA Employees Commercial Pilots Federal Flight Deck Officers Air Marshals Court Judges District and Deputy District Attorneys All sworn or retired Law Enforcement Officers - city, county, state, and federal All Corrections and Probation Officers State Licensed Security Companies State, Federal, and Private Security Guards DOD Contractors All Corrections and Probation Officers State Licensed Security Companies State, Federal, and Private Security Guards DOD Contractors