I know what I forgot;
The ss beaver tail is much easier on the hands with .45 pop.
The hammer is a no snag design, also not sharp as in the "US". It is unpleasant and will cut your finger pads.
Save your money, get the better one.
Cotton
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- Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Advice needed on Springfield 1911 3" models
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- Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Advice needed on Springfield 1911 3" models
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Re: Advice needed on Springfield 1911 3" models
Hi, I have the Champion (4") version of both.
The advantages to the ss (loaded) version are:
1. Better sights. Probably night sights, which are worth the money. I am pushing sixty and can't hardly focus on the "US" version sights, much less get them up and lined. The "US" version sights are difficult to modify later, comparitively.
2. Safety on both sides. For a carry weapon, you might be forced to use your off hand, this safety can be released with either.
3. The barrel is more accurate and vented, less time to resettle on target and less kick....more accurate is dependent on your ability.
4. SS....summer in Texas and sweat.
5. Ramped feed.....more likely to be able to use all kinds of HP and JHP nose configurations on personal defense rounds.
6. The "US" version is all steel and about 20% heavier, which at the end of the day can make a difference.
7. sure I'm forgetting something else, but..........
Good Luck with your decision. I'm sure either will serve you well.
The advantages to the ss (loaded) version are:
1. Better sights. Probably night sights, which are worth the money. I am pushing sixty and can't hardly focus on the "US" version sights, much less get them up and lined. The "US" version sights are difficult to modify later, comparitively.
2. Safety on both sides. For a carry weapon, you might be forced to use your off hand, this safety can be released with either.
3. The barrel is more accurate and vented, less time to resettle on target and less kick....more accurate is dependent on your ability.
4. SS....summer in Texas and sweat.
5. Ramped feed.....more likely to be able to use all kinds of HP and JHP nose configurations on personal defense rounds.
6. The "US" version is all steel and about 20% heavier, which at the end of the day can make a difference.
7. sure I'm forgetting something else, but..........
Good Luck with your decision. I'm sure either will serve you well.