Posted: 12/9/2007 5:48:58 AM EDT
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Ok, so i have an offer for one of these beauties for what seems like a good price (brand new, under $1000). My question is this; i have not owned a 1911 before, i've always had Glocks and Sigs. Is this a good deal? How are these as far as reliability, accuracy (i know this is more me than anything), etc? If you need reference, it's this exact gun: http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=28 Thanks! Danny |
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I have a Springfield 1911 5" loaded model. It was my CCW for almost 6 years. We have shot thousand of rounds though it, The only problem we had was with the first 50 or so rounds, every once in a while one would stove pipe. I also replaced the extractor with a Ed brown because it lost its tension. After that it was great , no other problem that I can think of. I don't know about the Armory Kote??? Mine is parkerized. Which I re did once because of holster wear. But with in a year or so the edges started to show hostler wear again. I am sure the Amory Kote would hold up better. I started carrying a Glock 19 every day, only because it's weight is notably less. As far accuracy - out to 10-15 ydrs I don't shoot one any better then th other. At longer distances I find the 1911 much easier to shoot well. I did almost sell my 1911 for a Glock 21, But my wife stopped me because the 1911 is her favorite pistol we own. I am really glad she did that - It fact I had it out at the range yesterday and i was thinking how glad I was I didn't sell it. Also that seems like a good price to me. We paid around $700 for are less expensive model almost 6 years ago. I would have to buy it if I had the extra cash 
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Did you get it? Pics? |
| congrats, i have a sa 1911 mc operator i love it and it was a dream gun of mine and i am so glad to finally own one. i have the armory kot eon my xd service model and the operator and i like it alot. it os deep and rich in color and makes them just sexy as hell! |
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