Posted: 9/7/2006 10:57:42 AM EDT
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I've been toying with the idea of buying one, but first I want to know what everyone else thinks of them. Specifically I want the PX9151L. This will most likely be a paper puncher gun. I do not plan on CCW since WI doesnt have it! Any reliability or accuracy issues? What ammo works best with it? And finally, how much would you pay for it? My local dealer has it for about $720. If you have an alternative please suggest it. My budget is around $800. |
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I have 2 Loaded guns, including a 9109L, the parked, fixed sight version. I carry it every day, and have had not one problem out of it. It shot quite low from the factory, but a quick trip back fixed that. I would not hesitate to buy another. Edit: On both of mine, the triggers are quite stiff, around 6lbs, and could certainly use a trigger job. |
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I bought my Springfield "Fully Loaded "S/S model back in 02 and it is by far my most accurate handgun. ( My Browning HP second). I got mine on sale for $649 at the time and it is a great shooting gun. I consistantly shoot raged holes (all shots touching) at 15 yds with it. I would highly recommend Springfield Armory 1911's to anyone. |
| I too have bought a Parked loaded 1911. I have to say that it is far better than my GI/Milspec. It's quite accurate and the Novak sights are great. I don't carry mine, but I might as soon as the paperwork comes through. Never had a FTF to FTE, but I've only shot FMJ out of it (Blazer, and WWB). Overall a nice accurate, reliable gun. |
They are indeed adjustable for overtravel. As far as a trigger job, it's not something to learn doing from a book, I think. A smith or someone whose done them before with good results would be your best bet. |
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I bought this exact 1911 about 2 weeks ago. Fired it for the first time a couple days ago. It's a lot more accurate than the SA GI that I had, probably because of the better sights. I had sold my GI to my cousin, and have missed it ever since, so I picked up the loaded stainless when I was over in the Seattle area. I paid $695 for mine. |
I also have a Stainless Loaded. I installed target sights, a G.I. guide rod to make break-down easier. I also traded the trigger with a Volquartsen trigger and had my personal 1911 smith- dad, prep the hammer and sear. I shoot falling plate matches and bullseye matches with it. I load my own and use LSWC bullets with no problems, light or heavy loads all work. Jim |
). Ditto the trigger job, though. A bit stiff. I could do without the FLGR as well - mine seems to loosen at the range no matter how much torque I use to screw it on. I don't think that particular feature serves a purpose at all. | I have the lightweight bi-tone loaded model. It is a great shooter and the two tone look is pretty slick. I have maybe a thousand rounds through it. Very accurate. I had 2 or 3 FTF's that I can trace directly to my handloads which had the bullet's set a little to deep. These were all wadcutter ammo that I decided to try out as they were cheap.I set the bullet's a tiny bit too deep and they would jam. Most of them even worked however. |
I have the parked/fixed night sight version, and I love it. Ditched the stupid factory guide rod setup, added a little grip tape, and now i've got my own little poor man's MEU-SOC 1911 (they look identical.....across the room ).The gun itself is very accurate (way more than me), the trigger is decent, a little too much up and down movement for me, but the pull is crisp and decently light (coming from glocks its great). At some point I'll have a solid trigger fitted, but it works just fit for now |