The Loaded .45ACP Stainless Steel from Springfield Armory® is built on a full-size frame and slide. The pistol is made from stainless steel, which has a polished finish on the flat surfaces and bead-blasted matte finish on the rounded areas. The 5 inch barrel is match grade and made from stainless steel.

The slide on the Loaded 1911 features slanted serrations on the front and rear. The mainspring housing is flat and includes the Springfield Armory® I.L.S.™ The pistol has a Lightweight Delta™ hammer and a beavertail grip safety, which features a raised memory pad for positive engagement. The extended ambidextrous thumb safety and long aluminum match-grade trigger are upgraded features that are standard to the Loaded Series.

The rear target sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. The ejection port is lowered and flared, and the pistol is fitted with a two piece full length guide rod. Every Loaded model comes with a beautiful pair of cross-cannon emblazoned cocobolo grips that are held in place with Torx™ grip screws.