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Posted: 4/27/2017 10:37:01 AM EDT
Here is a link to Springfields new custom Work list. Have to say it's absolutely pathetic looks like something Kimber would put together. Anyone that was waiting patiently for this is going to be extremely disappointed. I would recommend you contact Nighthawk Custom for the work at this point. But here the link.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CustomUpdateService-1.pdf |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 10:50:48 AM EDT
[#1]
Ouch, No more front straps?
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Posted: 4/27/2017 10:53:01 AM EDT
[#2]
No more much of anything it seems sights and refinish or trigger work that's about it...
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Posted: 4/27/2017 11:10:25 AM EDT
[#3]
That list is sad. SACS is truly dead. I've been a long time Springfield Armory 1911 fan, but that's over now.
Enjoy your mediocrity Springfield. 
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Posted: 4/27/2017 11:14:29 AM EDT
[#4]
Really short. Guess the plan is to put their good work into the "customs" they sell retail.
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Posted: 4/27/2017 2:33:35 PM EDT
[#5]
Most business' are doing bad these days. They have to raise prices to try too stay in business.
It's not going to help. |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 2:42:50 PM EDT
[#6]
Here it is hot.
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Posted: 4/28/2017 2:48:11 AM EDT
[#7]
Wow... I really wanted work done but wasn't able to get it in before the shutdown. Now the services (most of them) aren't even offered. Don't think this is gonna work out well for SA.
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Posted: 4/28/2017 8:21:08 PM EDT
[#8]
Wow that sucks. Glad I switched to Dan Wesson and nighthawk. The only Springfield pistols I have left were going to go to them for work. Guess I'll be trading them in.
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Posted: 4/29/2017 11:49:36 AM EDT
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That's a shame and probably put the nail in the coffin for me getting back into 1911s.
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Posted: 4/29/2017 12:46:13 PM EDT
[#10]
I let them know my feelings towards this pathetic "custom shop" list on their FB. Between this and the Illinois bill they're getting bashed for, it's not a good time for Springfield. Which is unfortunate, because I love my Range Officer & RO Compact & was looking forward to eventually getting a TRP.
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Posted: 4/29/2017 5:28:50 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Most business' are doing bad these days. They have to raise prices to try too stay in business. It's not going to help. |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 11:47:33 PM EDT
[#12]
That's pathetic. What happened to all the frame and slide work, fitting of parts, carry bevels etc? now it's just fitting some sights and refinishing options.
That's sucks. I'm done with SA. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 2:29:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/30/2017 5:45:26 AM EDT
[#14]
I think the guy making decisions for Colt is also making them for Springfield.
From the list , I'm guessing they want to build their Custom Shop models and do only quick turnaround work on customers guns. Refinishing is probably done by another company for them. Seriously Guys, Call Nighthawk and ask for Bob Reeves. He will take care of you like family. 
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Posted: 4/30/2017 6:19:15 AM EDT
[#15]
I am sending my stuff to Wilson.
I sent an M9 and it will be here Monday. They only had it for about a month. Sent a Colt XSE 9mm LW a couple of weeks ago. The email says expect three month turnaround. I am suspecting it won't be that long. I also considered Nighthawk. I spoke to them. I suspect they are first class also. Probably will give them a try sometime. The folks I spoke to at Wilson are good guys. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 11:33:28 AM EDT
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I am sending my stuff to Wilson. I sent an M9 and it will be here Monday. They only had it for about a month. Sent a Colt XSE 9mm LW a couple of weeks ago. The email says expect three month turnaround. I am suspecting it won't be that long. I also considered Nighthawk. I spoke to them. I suspect they are first class also. Probably will give them a try sometime. The folks I spoke to at Wilson are good guys. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 12:27:45 PM EDT
[#17]
I'm thinking keeping my antique sa loaded waiting on sacs to open back up was a mistake
This antigun deal proves out to be true not someone i'll do business with again regardless. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 12:30:26 PM EDT
[#18]
Wow. I'm glad I got one of the last guns in before the shut down. What the fuck happened?
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Posted: 4/30/2017 12:57:09 PM EDT
[#19]
If this is true we should boycott them & not purchase anything from any of the manufacturer partners from this site!
Springfield & RRA |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 9:35:27 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I think the guy making decisions for Colt is also making them for Springfield. From the list , I'm guessing they want to build their Custom Shop models and do only quick turnaround work on customers guns. Refinishing is probably done by another company for them. Seriously Guys, Call Nighthawk and ask for Bob Reeves. He will take care of you like family. |
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Posted: 5/1/2017 2:27:12 AM EDT
[#21]
Please tell me that the "custom work" sheet recently posted is merely an April Fool's joke posted almost a month late.
Please tell me that my five month wait for the Custom Shop to again start taking new work was not in vain. Please tell me that the Springfield Armory Range Officer Operator 9mm that I purchased this past Black Friday with the intent of sending to the Custom Shop for the following work will still be sent to the Custom Shop for the following work: 1. Low mount Novak-style rear sight with tritium inserts 2. Dovetail front sight with tritium dot insert 3. Extended ambidextrous thumb safety 4. Reliability package 5. Standard carry bevel sharp edges of pistol 6. Machine checker front strap, 20LPI 7. Tune trigger pull to 4.5 lb; combat/duty action job 8. Black T; OD green frame, black slide 9. Springfield 2-piece magwell Please tell me some good news. |
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Posted: 5/1/2017 6:00:12 PM EDT
[#22]
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Springfield Armory has been making poor business decisions lately. Well, let's see where this takes them from an order intake and 'loyalty of existing customer' base. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 8:36:30 AM EDT
[#23]
The external adjustments they just made to their client base probably won't help much.
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Posted: 5/2/2017 9:10:59 AM EDT
[#24]
Could they be doing this to clear up some of the backlog? Last I heard they were 1-2 years out, and when I ordered my 2 Springfield Professionals the wait was suppose to be 22 months and ended up taking 33 months.
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Posted: 5/3/2017 7:07:46 AM EDT
[#25]
LOL. Just send your piece to Wilson Combat. Much better.
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Posted: 5/3/2017 7:32:00 AM EDT
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20 years ago I handled a custom shop 1911 - a stainless matte comander. Beaver tail, target sights, flat trigger, ambi safety, target bushing, FL Guide rod, and sexy black crepe grips: $850
At the time I wanted it, but I picked up a Italian Spectre 9mm w 2 100rd mags for the same price. It was a quality pistol. These pieces of shit they call custom now adays ....still asking a huge premium- pale in comparison to the fit and functions of those years ago. |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 9:28:43 AM EDT
[#27]
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LOL. Just send your piece to Wilson Combat. Much better. |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 9:58:33 AM EDT
[#28]
After the shit they and RRA pulled they're both dead to me.
Even prior to that I wasnt wasn't happy abou my money going to the state of IL. The best thing my parents ever did 27 years ago was leave that shithole state. |
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Posted: 5/4/2017 10:06:07 PM EDT
[#29]
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Could they be doing this to clear up some of the backlog? Last I heard they were 1-2 years out, and when I ordered my 2 Springfield Professionals the wait was suppose to be 22 months and ended up taking 33 months. Fuck those Quisling bastards. |
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Posted: 5/5/2017 1:01:48 PM EDT
[#30]
Are there any other custom shops that publish price lists anymore?
i hate having to reach out for quotes on simple work. |
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Posted: 5/5/2017 9:31:37 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
20 years ago I handled a custom shop 1911 - a stainless matte comander. Beaver tail, target sights, flat trigger, ambi safety, target bushing, FL Guide rod, and sexy black crepe grips: $850 At the time I wanted it, but I picked up a Italian Spectre 9mm w 2 100rd mags for the same price. It was a quality pistol. These pieces of shit they call custom now adays ....still asking a huge premium- pale in comparison to the fit and functions of those years ago. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 6:11:13 PM EDT
[#32]
Wow, total garbage "custom shop work..." I can do half that work in my shop basement. I really wanted to bobtail the frame, 25lpi the front strap, and a frame refinish on a new and beloved 4" LW Commander that I've vetted and started carrying. Guess I'll send it to Nighthawk. Any new 1911's will be from DW it's looking like. This is the first time I've been disappointed in Springfield Armory; and I'm a long, long time fan!
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Posted: 5/6/2017 7:35:03 PM EDT
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Are there any other custom shops that publish price lists anymore? i hate having to reach out for quotes on simple work. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 7:46:04 PM EDT
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That's ghey. The SA TRP has been my grail for years. I was between that and a Sig Legion when it came down to it and I FO'd on the SA. While still happy with the choice, I'll rest well knowing it was my first, last, and only SA.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 7:58:09 PM EDT
[#35]
Always wanted a trp but I guess at this point might as well forget about old spring
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:13:52 PM EDT
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Always wanted a trp but I guess at this point might as well forget about old spring |
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Posted: 5/7/2017 10:27:25 AM EDT
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Someone should send a link to this thread to some Springfield Exec's to let them get a feel of how the enthusiast community feels about their lame new business model. Nothing will show them this better though than reduced sales numbers quarter after quarter... but I digress. I've bought 5 Springfield's since I've been into 1911's. They are/were my baseline go to for a reliable 1911 without going to the boutique brands and prices. I'm not going to get rid of anything Springfield I currently have that's proven in my inventory. But I'll be damned if I ever buy or recommend Springfield to anyone else. My new go to will be Dan Wesson for sure!
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Posted: 5/7/2017 12:34:21 PM EDT
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Does this mean my Dave Williams era worked over mil-spec will be worth more now?...
For real though, kinda sad. |
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Posted: 5/7/2017 6:14:53 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryI am going with them.
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Posted: 5/10/2017 2:42:04 AM EDT
[#40]
I was gonna send my 5" Colt 1911 for some custom work, but I guess that's not gonna happen anymore.
So, Blackhawk is the place to go for custom work at this point? Everybody else has long wait times. |
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Posted: 5/10/2017 11:29:53 AM EDT
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I was gonna send my 5" Colt 1911 for some custom work, but I guess that's not gonna happen anymore. So, Blackhawk is the place to go for custom work at this point? Everybody else has long wait times. |
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Posted: 5/10/2017 8:29:21 PM EDT
[#42]
Just noticed that I type "Blackhawk" instead of "Nighthawk," lol. I just had gallblader surgery, so I blame it on the pain meds.
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Posted: 5/21/2017 9:34:54 AM EDT
[#43]
I find it very odd that any company would turn away business.
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Posted: 5/22/2017 7:57:20 PM EDT
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I find it very odd that any company would turn away business. |
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Posted: 5/24/2017 8:35:47 PM EDT
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I find it very odd that any company would turn away business. They have gotten extremely popular in the last few years, and I believe they have also had some good smiths go out on their own. It sucks, but when you have a multi-year backlog for $3,000+ custom guns, it probably doesn't make a lot of sense to tie up your smiths with guys who want $250 in work and have 1,000 questions. I could be way off, but those are my assumptions. |
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Posted: 6/24/2017 9:55:00 PM EDT
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I don't really think they are. SACs was always a bit of an anomaly because they did great work, they did it fast, and they did it cheap. They have gotten extremely popular in the last few years, and I believe they have also had some good smiths go out on their own. It sucks, but when you have a multi-year backlog for $3,000+ custom guns, it probably doesn't make a lot of sense to tie up your smiths with guys who want $250 in work and have 1,000 questions. I could be way off, but those are my assumptions. |
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Posted: 6/25/2017 3:26:15 PM EDT
[#47]
That's good news. I really just would like to get front checkering and a one piece magwell blended in. Besides that my black operator feels perfect
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Posted: 6/25/2017 7:32:32 PM EDT
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That's good news. I really just would like to get front checkering and a one piece magwell blended in. Besides that my black operator feels perfect |
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Posted: 6/25/2017 9:41:06 PM EDT
[#49]
But I get to keep the normal sights, I don't find the trp adjustable ones appealing at all even when swapped with say 10-8s
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Posted: 6/25/2017 9:55:44 PM EDT
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But I get to keep the normal sights, I don't find the trp adjustable ones appealing at all even when swapped with say 10-8s |
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