The Defender is Springfield's compact Officer-length 1911 with a 3-inch barrel on a stainless steel frame. One of the earliest compact 1911 offerings from Springfield, designed for plainclothes law enforcement carry. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .45 ACP Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1988, USA Weight: 24 oz Overall length: 7" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Carry, Duty