Forgive me, for I have strayed

[kcode]

Don't take me wrong, I like my S&W .45 acps, I have four of them, a CS45, 4513TSW, 4516, and a 4566TSW. Over christmas I was talking with a neighbor, an FBI agent and on the SWAT team. He was showing me his SWAT pistol a Springfield 1911. I have never had any desire for a 1911, but his did feel pretty good in the hand. Yesterday, I has passing some time so I hit one of the LGS, and there in his case was a Springfield Loaded Champion, all stainless, night sights, 4" Semi-Commander length barrel and most important the ambi thumb safety, I am left handed. Haven't seen many S&W's in commander length with the ambi safety. I could not resist. So, I thought I would share a couple of pictures and ask for forgiveness. Too cold to go out in the field with it yet.

 

[.357 Magnum]

WELL, I think yee should walk the plank for straying. I'm just kidding. Your new 1911 is gorgeous!!! Congrats!!!!! Just enjoy!!!

 

[slumpy]

The 1911 is one of the tried and true platforms in any form, congrats, now you are hooked on another type.

 

[johnsonl]

To the range, Rebecca. Silhouettes wait for no man.

 

[gunny4053]

If you had to stray, you could have done far worse. Springfields are very good guns, and their Customer service is on par with S&W. You done good, Sir.

 

[scatterguy]

At least you cheated with a hottie

 

[RSBH44]

Now that is a thing of beauty!! I could see myself cheating on my S&W 4506 with that!

 

[elm_creek_smith]

I don't like it. It isn't a full-size 1911A1. I mean, it would do in a pinch...

ECS

 

[anthonyresto]

Nice pistol, but your naughty... LOL congrats you bad person you.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

WE ALL......own guns of other mfg's......Nothing to be ashamed of......Very nice 1911 buy the way........enjoy it!

 

[franco45]

It's a beauty. Enjoy

 

[kcode]

I don't like it. It isn't a full-size 1911A1. I mean, it would do in a pinch...

ECS

For some reason, I just did not like the feel of the full size. Lately my EDC has been the 4513TSW, when comparing the two, other than 3 3/4 vs 4" barrels and the Springfield weighing a 1/2 lb more it is actually smaller in bulk when holstered.

 

[Birds Away]

As pennance you should sell me the 4513TSW. Just kidding, kind of, hope you enjoy the 1911. She's a beauty.

 

[novalty]

Boo this man. Just kidding! Nice S/A 1911. When I was on the 1911 hunt, I had narrowed my choices down to S&W and S/A. Congrats again & enjoy! We all need a range report, you know.

 

[Onisius]

Smith makes 1911's now.... just sayin'

Ya did good, you will be very happy with that one.
Springfield makes a great gun, my first 1911 was a Springfield Govt model, 35 years ago. Dang, I'm old.

Now get a 1911 in 10mm and you will see what awesome truly is.

 

[deanodog]

That is a beauty for sure but don't worry about it. We all stray sometime.

 

[ladder13]

Go, and sin no more.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

For some reason, I just did not like the feel of the full size. Lately my EDC has been the 4513TSW, when comparing the two, other than 3 3/4 vs 4" barrels and the Springfield weighing a 1/2 lb more it is actually smaller in bulk when holstered.

I just can't get over the 16 years that I carried a GI .45 or the 4 years the Army forced me to carry that thing they called the M9, but I'm not bitter. Your little Springfield is really quite cute!

ECS

 

[elm_creek_smith]

That is a beauty for sure but don't worry about it. We all stray sometime.

Yep. Some further than others!

ECS

 

[John3200]

Nice Springer. I have a Stainless Loaded Target, finished in Armory-Kote, myself. I honestly feel 1911s are way over rated but they are fun though. If push came to shove I'd take a Sig Sauer P series over anything else. Great thing is, we don't have to choose, we can have some of each.

I wouldn't turn your new Springer Commander sized gun away though. It sure looks nice, I hope you got a good deal on it.