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TexasCajun wrote:

zimmerdesignz wrote:

AndyC wrote:I've been up and down this thread and I'm still not seeing a pic!

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I've had the Springfield mil-spec for a couple of years now. Great gun & too much fun to shoot - especially on the plate racks. A lot of times, I have to force myself to leave it at home so that I can concentrate on skill-building and quality practice with my other pistols. I have no doubt you'll also find yours too much fun as well.

I*'m loving mine. But that love gets expensive in ammo costs. LOL

Any recommendations for a longer thumb saftey. I have fat boy thumbs and would feel comfortable with a little more meat on the safety.

AndyC wrote:I've been up and down this thread and I'm still not seeing a pic!

rentz wrote:

zimmerdesignz wrote:Are most parts interchangeable? Like magazines and such?

Yes but don't expect to be able to simply drop in upgrade parts as they often need fitting (thum safety, grip safety, trigger, etc) magazines should be interchangeable though some pistols prefer certain magazines but I've had perfect luck with Wilson combat mags.
Buy quality magazines and you'll be fine

Thanks

Are most parts interchangeable? Like magazines and such?

Abraham wrote:zimmerdesignz,

Please keep us posted on how well (or not) it runs after you've blasted it some...

My experience with every 1911 I've owned or shot gave me problems.

I know some guys buy them and never experience a single issue, so maybe I'm just snake bit when it comes to 1911s.

Modern pistols are less 'likely' to mess up, but they too can be problematic.

I had a Sig quite literally fall apart.

We went straight to the range. No cleaning or pre oil or anything, straight from the shop. Ran 125 rounds through it, not a single problem.

Done. Bought the Springfield 1911 milSpec . Already been to the range. Love it. Wife loves it too. Thanks everyone for the help.

I wasn't going to bring it up, but you read a lot on the net. I have never owned a 1911. Is it reliable enough for a CCW? Does it require all the tweaking you read about?

I found the Magnum Research 1911 Desert Eagle 45 ACP 5.05" 8+1 Wood Grip Black right at $700.
Springfield 1911-A1 Mil-Spec .45 ACP 5 Inch $679
Remington 1911 R1 45ACP 5" 7+1 Double $665
Remington 96336 1911 R1 Commander 45ACP $665
Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical .45ACP 8 Round $610
Thoughts?

This started yesterday. I shot a S&W 1911 SC and fell in love. Very point and shoot. It shot exactly where aimed. The trigger being so light compared to the XD Mod 2 I have was incredible. I was surprised to find even my wife loved it. She has complained about her forearms being tired with a 9mm. I never thought should would love a 45. It was just a pleasure to shoot. I'm not looking for anything with a lot of frills or overly BLINGED. I want a reliable gun that shoots nice.

FastCarry wrote:

zimmerdesignz wrote:The Ruger appears to be in the 800 range after tax. More than I wanted to spend.

Order from an out of state site, buds has a list of FFLs to chose from including their cost and preferred FFLs, can search by zip.

Can you let us know what features you are looking for?

Series 70/80
Enhanced/milspec
Officer/commander/fs
1911/2011
Railed/non railed

my first 1911. I have had Springfield xd's prior to this in 9mm

The Ruger appears to be in the 800 range after tax. More than I wanted to spend.

Suggestions for 1911 in the $500 to $700 range. I was looking at the Springfield 1911 milSpec or Para USA Expert Commander Handgun or Kimber Custom II Two-Tone Handgun