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Posted: 1/9/2011 11:22:13 AM EDT

I've been wanting a 6 inch longslide 1911 for many years, and just ordered myself one as a late x-mas gift. Just wondering if anyone has any experiences with these...they sure look cool if nothing else!! Thanks

Posted: 1/9/2011 11:57:52 AM EDT

[#1]

The first 1911 I ever shot was one of these, and it was awesome. Still to this day I think that this particular gun I shot was easier to hit what you wanted with than any other centerfire pistol I've ever shot. BD

ETA; This was in the real late 90's so I don't know how these guns compare to the ones made today.

Posted: 1/9/2011 12:50:53 PM EDT

[#2]

Only 1911 long slide I've shot was an AMT Hardballer when they first came out.
It was a decent gun, but I'd prefer your SA model.

Posted: 1/9/2011 1:05:34 PM EDT

[#3]

decent guns, the last batch that i've seen at stores have been "N" marked guns. i haven't seen "NM" marked longslides in a while.

Posted: 1/9/2011 1:20:21 PM EDT

[#4]

I've personally never shot one, but I had the chance to handle one a show last weekend. Not only do they look amazing they are extremely well balanced. Please post pics and range report when it comes in!!

Posted: 1/9/2011 8:45:10 PM EDT

[#5]

Well< i have no experience with Springfield's offering, however my 6inch is a super sweet shooting with very soft recoil. great thing to shoot.
You will love how it shoots.

Posted: 1/12/2011 2:31:21 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Well< i have no experience with Springfield's offering, however my 6inch is a super sweet shooting with very soft recoil. great thing to shoot.
You will love how it shoots.
http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab45/acpjunkie/gun2.jpg

That is a beautiful pistol, and thanks for the replies. Don't suppose you have any advice for holsters that cover these longslides?

Posted: 1/12/2011 3:13:02 PM EDT

[#7]

i've carried my longslide in a Crossbreed SuperTuck Dlx.

Posted: 1/12/2011 3:15:28 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Well< i have no experience with Springfield's offering, however my 6inch is a super sweet shooting with very soft recoil. great thing to shoot.
You will love how it shoots.
http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab45/acpjunkie/gun2.jpg

That is a beautiful pistol, and thanks for the replies. Don't suppose you have any advice for holsters that cover these longslides?

http://www.blade-tech.com sells several models for longslides.

Posted: 1/17/2011 6:35:00 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

i've carried my longslide in a Crossbreed SuperTuck Dlx.

http://photosbydon.smugmug.com/photos/1004738887_aDqi3-L.jpg

Hot DAMN!!!

Posted: 1/17/2011 6:45:50 PM EDT

[#10]

I fairly regularly shoot a friends "N" marked longslide. It is a fantastic shooting pistol...the trigger has been touched up a little. It's on the must have list.

Posted: 1/17/2011 6:53:06 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
i've carried my longslide in a Crossbreed SuperTuck Dlx.

http://photosbydon.smugmug.com/photos/1004738887_aDqi3-L.jpg

Hot DAMN!!!

Thanks!!!
I got a great deal that I couldn't pass it up.

Posted: 1/22/2011 9:02:52 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
decent guns, the last batch that i've seen at stores have been "N" marked guns. i haven't seen "NM" marked longslides in a while.

Well, I finally received my Springer 1911 longslide. It is marked "NM" , what does this mean ???

Posted: 1/22/2011 10:22:52 AM EDT

[#13]

Made in the US

Posted: 1/22/2011 10:24:13 AM EDT

[#14]

Now post pics.......

Posted: 1/22/2011 2:13:47 PM EDT

[#15]

For those that posted pics of their longslides in this thread, can you tell us which brands they are?

Very nice 1911's

Posted: 1/22/2011 4:54:44 PM EDT

[#16]

O.K., Now I need some real HELP! with my new longslide. I am trying to field strip it, and have the slide off the frame, after unscrewing and removing the full length guide rod out of the end. I can't figure out how to get this almost full length shroud (that the recoil spring runs through) out so I can remove the barrel?. It will not fit through the muzzle end of the gun, and when I back it all the way to the barrel link, it still does not allow me to lift it out, so I can slide the barrel out of the end of the slide....What am I doing wrong??

Posted: 1/22/2011 6:36:13 PM EDT

[#17]

read the manual...page 35.

Posted: 1/22/2011 6:39:27 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
For those that posted pics of their longslides in this thread, can you tell us which brands they are?
Very nice 1911's

mine is a Wilson Combat Classic. it's not made anymore.

Posted: 1/22/2011 6:59:19 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
read the manual...page 35.

I did, to no avail. In communicating with folks on the M1911.Org forum, it seems this may be a re-occurring issue requiring the pistol to be sent back. Others who have sent theirs back indicate the reverse plug/and or cover is too long. At this point I just hope the turn-around time is not too long & painful. Will call SA on Monday, what a bummer