SA 1911 full size vs long slide

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SA 1911 full size vs long slide

Posted: 11/13/2001 4:08:13 PM EDT

I am ready to order a Springfield Armory 1911 from my local dealer,but can't decide on the full size or long slide. They are both the target models,with adj.site,triggers,etc.

Anyone here own a long slide, and can tell me if there is much handling differance. I am leaning toward the long slide for the improved accuracy, but I don't want to be stuck with something that handles like a brick.

Thanks........Greg

Posted: 11/13/2001 5:18:55 PM EDT

[#1]

If you are going to carry it at all go with the standard, if it will only be for range use, get the long slide. It will give linger sight radius and added muzzle weight for recoil, the extra slide length wont be that much different than a compensated pistol. a litle more weight but not that youd notice. However if your going to carry also the etra length will hinder concealment and draw time

just my .02 worth

Posted: 11/14/2001 6:16:05 PM EDT

[#2]

Look at the USPSA / IPSC Limited class winners.
Usually, It's a 5'' hi-cap 1911 type gun.
Get the regular 1911, it will handle and shoot better than you can imagine.

Posted: 11/14/2001 8:30:38 PM EDT

[#3]

Never seen anyone have luck with a longslide. John Moses said five inches, that's good enough for me.

Posted: 11/14/2001 8:53:56 PM EDT

[#4]

Didn't your Daddy ever tell you that "Bigger is Better"! LOL I love the longslide! It really isn't that much bigger anyway. Sweet shooting gun!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SA 1911 full size vs long slide

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