[ARCHIVED THREAD] - how are springfields?

Posted: 10/17/2002 11:25:29 AM EDT

its the Champion Mil spec 45 1911a1
it says its "loaded" with features, novaks, beavertail nice hammer, trigger, extended safety, match barrel for only $534 on gunfinder.net

comes with a lightweight frame too,which would make it nice for carry, what does the matte finish look like?

how are these springfields I know they aren't made in the US but that probably keeps the cost down.

Posted: 10/17/2002 1:47:29 PM EDT

[#1]

I like Springfields. They make a good gun for the money. The only complaint I have is that the frontstrap is "thicker" than on Colts--really bothers me. But other than that I say go for it. The lightweight frame should be nice.

Posted: 10/17/2002 2:52:46 PM EDT

[#2]

I like all the ones I ever had, but like vet says..."the frontstrap is thicker", actually, I find the backstrap, trigger guard and dust cover to be "thicker" too. Kinda unfinished to my eye.
Great guns, however.

Posted: 10/17/2002 2:55:17 PM EDT

[#3]

I just bought one of these:

So I guess you know how I feel!

Posted: 10/17/2002 3:03:54 PM EDT

[#4]

PURDEE! Something about a well made hunk 'o stainless.

Posted: 10/18/2002 8:13:45 AM EDT

[#5]

All I have is SA 1911's. The front strap is no longer thick. It is the same as Colt and everyone else.

Posted: 10/21/2002 5:00:51 PM EDT

[#6]

I noticed after several years, finally, the newer ones are coming through in original 1911A1 form.
Now I have no basis for complaint...thanks SA!

Posted: 10/21/2002 5:29:12 PM EDT

[#7]

i actually had a problem with mine right out of the box. i thought their customer service was great. I cannot say enough about how much i like the gun or the company.

Posted: 10/21/2002 5:52:20 PM EDT

[#8]

I took mine to the range yesterday- she ran great. No issues at all. First shot, at 7, went dead center through the bull's eye. I thought- Hmmm.... Shall I leave now?
I didn't. After 150 it was still sweet.

So I went home and lovingly cleaned and lubed her up, and went in the bedroom, and....
Put her in the safe.

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