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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:10:13 PM EDT
I got this pistol about 15 years ago. Shot IDPA and local club matches for years. It goes with me to the range once, sometimes twice a week. It has been the most solid pistol I have owned. Alchemy made me 3 extra sets of extractors around 2008. Every 15,000 or so rounds the tip of the extractor comes off. It is a wear item. Amazingly nothing else has broke in 70,000 plus rounds except for last month. The trigger suddenly gained weight. It broke fine but was extra heavy for some reason. Springfield sent me a call tag and fixed it for free!! They gave the sear a new edge and made me another 2 extractors. I figure this is all it will need. Been focusing on shooting my concealed carry now that they are issuing permits in my county.
It had been 15,000 rounds or so since I detail stripped this the last time. Figured you might enjoy some picts of a really dirty pistol.   
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:24:19 PM EDT
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Thats how a working gun SHOULD look!!
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:32:05 PM EDT
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This is what I come here for.
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NV, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:54:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wvfarrier: Thats how a working gun SHOULD look!! |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 5:08:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SSeric02]
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Beautiful!
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Posted: 4/16/2024 5:54:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:06:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: carcrazysammy]
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It took me a little over a year and half to get my California CCW. Unfortunately the sheriff in Contra Costa County thinks 1911's are too dangerous to carry. They don't allow their deputies to carry them either. The Professional would be on my permit if allowed. Clown state and county. Nothing in California makes any sense.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:50:18 PM EDT
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beautiful gun!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 9:42:36 PM EDT
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Dude, very nice. I hope to add a professional to my collection someday.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 11:23:10 PM EDT
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Interesting they can ban a 1911 for civ carry, probably coming to Colorado next. We get a permit and no particular gun is “off list”. Yet.
More interesting, I picked up a pair of MC operators from my LGS years back. The local PD had allowed 1911s for officers, and lots bought operators. Then a new chief comes in…. No more duty 1911s, they all had to go to M&Ps. Many of their 1911s ended up at my LGS, some beat, some nice. I got one of each. My beat cop gun looks like the guy used a screwdriver every time he tore it down, bunch of deep gouges right under the slide release. It pops right out under thumb pressure lol. SA may get flack, but they build them well. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 11:59:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wvfarrier: Thats how a working gun SHOULD look!! That is a beautifully worn pistol. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 12:00:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: This is what I come here for. Amen to that |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 8:38:13 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By carcrazysammy: I got this pistol about 15 years ago. Shot IDPA and local club matches for years. It goes with me to the range once, sometimes twice a week. It has been the most solid pistol I have owned. Alchemy made me 3 extra sets of extractors around 2008. Every 15,000 or so rounds the tip of the extractor comes off. It is a wear item. Amazingly nothing else has broke in 70,000 plus rounds except for last month. The trigger suddenly gained weight. It broke fine but was extra heavy for some reason. Springfield sent me a call tag and fixed it for free!! They gave the sear a new edge and made me another 2 extractors. I figure this is all it will need. Been focusing on shooting my concealed carry now that they are issuing permits in my county. It had been 15,000 rounds or so since I detail stripped this the last time. Figured you might enjoy some picts of a really dirty pistol. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/20230701_183918-2870547.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/ifokvgg8-2870550.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/hhvp8rzo-2870555.jpg That is shit hot. The professional and a Baer just look sexy with that worn finish. Not sure why, but those 2 pistols just do. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 8:48:01 PM EDT
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Most firearms look better dirty and worn. This example sets the bar.
Well done OP. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 10:00:09 PM EDT
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Pure sex appeal
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Posted: 4/19/2024 10:51:59 PM EDT
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Very nice! One question, is that slide stop with the flat end factory SA?
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Posted: 4/19/2024 11:24:18 PM EDT
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Very nice
That should be your carry gun |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 11:33:04 PM EDT
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nice
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Posted: 4/19/2024 11:43:28 PM EDT
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Plunger tube still tight? Still original firing pin?
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Posted: 4/19/2024 11:58:59 PM EDT
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Great post..!
70K…. You’ve gotten more than your monies worth |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/20/2024 2:39:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SPTiger: Very nice! One question, is that slide stop with the flat end factory SA? Yes, it is just regular SA MIM slide stop and grind down the end for custom shop build. It's not a typo, it's MIM and works as intended. When people tells you MIM is no good, it's not completely true. Some application are just as good when done right. |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 6:52:46 PM EDT
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Interested to hear what kind of groups you get with 70K…?
Original barrel..? |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:03:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SPTiger: Very nice! One question, is that slide stop with the flat end factory SA? Yes it is. Still on the original unit. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:04:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 0100010: Plunger tube still tight? Still original firing pin? I've never touched the plunger tube. I replaced the titanium unit with a steel Wilson when I got it. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:06:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: carcrazysammy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MONGO45: Interested to hear what kind of groups you get with 70K…? Original barrel..? It shoots better than I do. My shooting has deteriorated over the last couple years. All it has ever seen is 200g LSWC's so the rifling is still very sharp. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:22:59 PM EDT
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I've been long tempted to buy a Professional.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 11:02:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: I've been long tempted to buy a Professional. You are a bit late to the game. Springfield Custom Shop was disbanded in 2021. Currently, no more new production of Professional Model. Your choice would be limited to used gun. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:19:00 AM EDT
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That’s a sweet pistol. I’m happy for you!
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USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:21:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wvfarrier: Thats how a working gun SHOULD look!! Indeed. That patina is sexy. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:31:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wvfarrier: Thats how a working gun SHOULD look!! Its looks 10x better than a new one. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:16:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: monadh]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mlin: You are a bit late to the game. Springfield Custom Shop was disbanded in 2021. Currently, no more new production of Professional Model. Your choice would be limited to used gun. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mlin: Originally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: I've been long tempted to buy a Professional. You are a bit late to the game. Springfield Custom Shop was disbanded in 2021. Currently, no more new production of Professional Model. Your choice would be limited to used gun. Odd given their website advertises custom pistols including the Professional. Years ago I had put in an order for a Professional when the wait was 3 years. At the 32 month mark, I contacted SA to check status and was told that they had attempted to make contact with me because my order was ready. Since I had not responded in time, my order went to the next person. I asked when had they tried to contact me and how did they do that. They replied they had tried by phone and email. I checked phone records and email and there was no proof SA had tried to get in touch with me. I let them know that and they did not dispute what I came back with. Their response was “Oh, ok, I thought we had. We can get you a pistol but it will not be at the price we agreed to sell it for when you ordered 32 months ago.” At that point I told SA to keep their pistol and let them know that such dishonestly was completely unexpected. I immediately emailed Deb who was a big wheel at SACS since she is the one who took my order and let her know what happened and that I was headed elsewhere with my money. I know that the Professional is a good pistol, but ACW is my brand of choice. The quality is superior and Rob was very helpful when I ordered my Prime Elite. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:55:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wvfarrier: Thats how a working gun SHOULD look!! 
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MS, USA
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Posted: Yesterday 6:34:31 PM EDT
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I called SA Monday (Apr 29) to order a couple of parts and the rep told me that the Pro is no longer available. Beautiful pistol OP.
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