Posted: 9/11/2008 7:00:39 AM EDT
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I have the opportunity to buy a new Springfield longslide for $1,010.00 (this includes all fees and taxes). It is a stainless piece and the specs are listed here: www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=17 Is this a standard pistol in that it will take standard 1911 parts? I am assuming it is. The only probably would be getting another barrel in case I ever needed another one. Since the barrel is 6" and 5" barrels are plentiful, I would imagine a replacement barrel would be expensive compared to a 5". What says the 1911 hive on these matters? I appreciate any help you guys can offer. Thanks, Joel |
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I wore out a barrel on a 70s 1911 I was shooting competion. pin, postal matchs etc and avg'd 500 rds a week for about 10 years.. the barrel still had lands and groove but accuracy wasnt as spot on..I put a new barrel in it and with in a year, had to quit shooting due to a motorcycle wreck.. a year or 2 later I realized the slide was cracked..pulled the barrel and replaced the slide. it was a Kart barrel... still have the gun, orginal frame, with a Gold Cup slide.. I would worry bout wearing the barrel out unless your gonna shoot comp.. but/ six inch barrels show up fairly regular on the web, shouldnt be a problem getting one as back up..gonna run you 100 to 150.00. |