Posted: 7/16/2005 12:48:18 PM EDT
It is a bad idea to let any firearm sslam into battery without a cartridge to cushion the blow. 1911's with touchy trigger jobs really don't appreciate the abuse. Think sear engagement angles. Simply depress trigger if you must slam slide on empty chamber. I know this is not exactly what the NRA teackes but it does disengage the sear via the disconector. |
true. It's a good idea to do this once or twice when purchasing a new gun (to ensure the hammer won't follow the slide...that would really suck if it happened with a loaded magazine) I didn't mention it (until now) but my other 1911 is a Les Baer. The Baer is definately a more finely machined pistol, but I'd put my SA up against it any day. Both are accurate, well made guns.....of course, there's no MIM on the LB, but if something was gonna break on the SA, it probably would have by now. |
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You purchased an excellent weapon. Probably one of the best production 1911s on the market. It will serve you well and if you do ever have any problems with it Springfield will take good care of you. I have 2 (one for several years and probably close to 10,000 rounds with not malfunctions) and have never had any problems. I will tell you this, mags can contribute more problems to a firearm than most can imagine. Do yourself a favor and get some wilson or CM mags. They will make your 1911 run better. |
| I'm of the oppostie opinion. I won't buy another Spingfield again. I had a 1911a1 loaded stainless steel. SHot low 9" from point of aim to point of impact at 15yds. Yes that is correct. Was sent back twice managed to finally shoot with 5" low poi/poa. Called several times in a professional courteous manner and situation was never resolved. Traded in on an Armalite AR. |
So it is accurate and reliable, just accurately low.  Hope my new stainless doesn't have the same problem. 
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| Does this model come with a FLGR, and if it does, is it a 1 piece or a 2 piece? I've been very seriously considering this exact gun myself but I read that the Full length guide rods are undesireable, especially the 2 piece ones. What type of guide rod brand/setup is nominal? |
Plain old USGI style is all I ever use anymore, it's not like the spring is going anywhere anyways. I figure if my 60 year old GI pistols have the same one they came with in them they must hold up pretty well. Replace the springs every 3 to 5 K and thats about it. |
It's a 2 piece. That's the only part of my gun that isn't factory--swapped it out for an Ed Brown GI plug/guide before I put more than a box thru it. |
www.edbrown.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/00112.1.890689168618189541, which one of these would it be?   Springfield 1911-A1   S&W 686P  I tossed the cat in to show off the 5 megapixel Panasonic FZ5.. I thought this thread was worthless without pics. |
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Springfield Loaded's are a great value in 1911's. Every one I've ever handled only needed three things. First replace the two piece FLGR with a quality USGI style unit. Second is replace the complete mainspring housing assembly with Colt or simular quality Parts. Third is a good trigger job. 
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you'll want part numbers 881 STD and 882 STD from the EB website |
Hey! You stole my cat!  It looks just like one of my cats. I was planning on getting that exact model of the SA 1911, but I bid on a Champion on AuctionArms and actually one the bid. When I am done with it , it's going to look just like the loaded model except that it has a 4" barrel. |
Hey, you have 2 of the exact same handguns I have, which happen to be my 2 favorites. My SA loaded has been 100% reliable with the factory mags and lots of different ammo, except a FTE with a CCI shot shell. I have been very impressed with mine. I still like my 686P, but the 1911 is just so right ETA: I don't have a cat though. |
The lower end SA's are marked made in brazil because most or all of the machining is done there. I heard they are, or will be marking this on the inside of the dustcover of the pistols. The higher end SA's, such as the Professional model frames are still made in Brazil, however, since the final machining is done in the US, they dont need to be marked "made in Brazil". |