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like i said before not a Glock fan. thanks for the offer though

the guide rod is in 2 pieces that screw together. that's where it was coming lose and where i was thinking may need loc-tite.

from the feed back i have received i may have been expecting more out of my self then was necessary. the shoots were groups none completely off the paper at 25 yards. i am a big person 6'4'' and 220 lbs so it dose feel a little lose in the hands, a friend of mine suggested hogue grips. i shoot .45 colt and .357 mag revolvers and accurately, they are also single action so more time and care are put into each shoot. recoil is not a problem. seeing as how i have decided to keep my 1911 i have another question for the 1911 gurus out there. my 1911 has a full length guide rod and i had noticed that while firing it would become lose. lock tight perhaps send it to Springfield?

thanks for all the advice. i think i will try new grips for it. the reason for me practicing at 25 yards is i have always been under the impression that you over shoot at practice what you are willing to shoot in practical application. as for Beretta i am not a fan and Glock didn't seem to be a big hit with me.

thanks for the advice i think i will try the range a few more times before calling it a day on the 1911. other then the military firearms my experience has been mostly large single action revolvers. also what should i consider proficient for carry? last time i shot to qualify for the military it was at 25 yards i forget the score. so that's what i have been practicing at. to far? not far enough? what size of groupings?

I have a Springfield 1911 loaded stainless that I bought a few months ago only because I ran into a very good deal. I since have only had one chance to take it to the range. When I was firing I found myself very uncomfortable and inaccurate with this firearm. I have quite a bit of experience with handguns from military training, and personal. Other than just running a lot of rounds through it and becoming more comfortable with it, is there anything I should try to improve the feel and accuracy, or should I just sell and stick to what I know?