Springfield mil-spec
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bananaman
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I would consider that a decent price! With there being so many brands of 1911's (US, and imported) the market is kind of flooded. Prices for many weapons are down. Bob
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I bought an SA Mil-Spec (whatever that truly means) new about thirty-five years ago and shot it a lot for many years with my own cast loads. Worked as well as a Colt and was just as accurate, but when selling off a number of guns a few years ago, it went, only because it was the oddball among my Colt 1911s. I know little about newer Springfield Armory 1911s, but mine was a good one.
Ive owned many 1911's and I bought a mil spec .45 about 6 years ago new for about $480 which was a real bargain at the time. They are high quality and mine has a very nice trigger and is quite accurate and I love the classic military look but with larger sights that are easy to see. To me there is no need to own any other 1911s because this one is perfect, but I am tempted by the Tisas Tank Commanders that are selling below 300 bucks.
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An FFL I used to frequent was a major Colt fanboy. He would grind his teeth at Springfield calling those 1911s.
Knew a guy who had something similar about 20 years ago. It had smaller sights and the ejection port was so tight his preferred JHP ammo would hang up if he tried to clear a loaded round. I hear that's how original pattern 1911s behaved.
A former coworker had a Springfield Operator. Now that was a nice gun. How do I define a nice gun? It made even me look like a shooting god at the range.
Knew a guy who had something similar about 20 years ago. It had smaller sights and the ejection port was so tight his preferred JHP ammo would hang up if he tried to clear a loaded round. I hear that's how original pattern 1911s behaved.
A former coworker had a Springfield Operator. Now that was a nice gun. How do I define a nice gun? It made even me look like a shooting god at the range.
Bought one back in the 90s. Has been flawless and eats everything I feed it.
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I picked up a ???? mil-spec - forget the name but it's the mil-spec without the plastic box and only one mag. that one.
I put in Thunder Mountain's 5-piece ignition set in. First time I'd ever did a full disassemble on a 1911 despite owning them for years. I even had to 'smith the OEM thumb safety just a bit.
The trigger is outstanding now. Highly recommended.
I put in Thunder Mountain's 5-piece ignition set in. First time I'd ever did a full disassemble on a 1911 despite owning them for years. I even had to 'smith the OEM thumb safety just a bit.
The trigger is outstanding now. Highly recommended.
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I traded for one in the early 2000’s. Having shot plenty of 1911 style pistols from Colt to Kimber, and even a Llama, I was excited to have one. I had a colt buddy that could shoot it like a champ, but I was never accurate with it. I have no idea why, as I always qualified expert, and occasionally master when I was LEO. I eventually traded it for a beautiful early 60’s Model 17. This post makes me think about getting another.
Heck yeah! American Made 45 with good sights for $500?
I’ll pull the trigger on that every time.
A nice set of grip panels really set off that 1911.
If you spot a 645 for $500, buy that too.
*don’t correct me on the “American Made” remark. I’m being supportive and patriotic. lol
I’ll pull the trigger on that every time.
A nice set of grip panels really set off that 1911.
If you spot a 645 for $500, buy that too.
*don’t correct me on the “American Made” remark. I’m being supportive and patriotic. lol
I had one around 2005 for a short time. It shot good but I came across a Kimber Custom II so I sold the Springfield to a co-worker. I’ve shot the Kimber a lot. Great gun.
I have a Springfield Trophy Match and a Range Officer Elite Compact 9mm. Both flawless.
I have a Springfield Trophy Match and a Range Officer Elite Compact 9mm. Both flawless.
javbike
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That’s a great price I bought mine several years ago new for 600 still have it 
I've had several Mil-Specs pass through my hands, and currently have only one of them. They all have run flawlessly.
I'd say the OP got a great deal, even in this currently depressed market. I typically seem to see clean Mil-Specs in $600-650 range, here on the Georgia Outdoors Trader.
I'd say the OP got a great deal, even in this currently depressed market. I typically seem to see clean Mil-Specs in $600-650 range, here on the Georgia Outdoors Trader.
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A Mil-Spec Springer was my first 1911. Still my favorite to shoot but too big and heavy for me to carry. I've fed it many different brands and types of ammo, as well as scads of reloads. The thing feeds everything. I think you could run rocks through it. It also has a nice trigger, considering it's an entry-level 1911. One day I'm gonna upgrade the sights.
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My only 1911 pistol is this Springfield Armory 1911-A1. I think it was called the Mil-Spec WWII model. I bought it new maybe 20 years ago now for $357 and thought it was a good deal. It's been very reliable, only choking on some CarBon flying ashtray loads. It is also pretty accurate although those small GI sights don't help in that regard. It came with brown, plastic grip panels that I soon changed to some walnut "double-diamonds" that eventually gave way to these black, plastic grips seen here.
earlier look:
earlier look:
