First 1911, a gift from my wife!

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First 1911, a gift from my wife!

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You may recall my post about my wife refusing to buy me a 1911 for christmas. My last gift, and I was totally surprised, was from santa. I poached this picture online, but mine is identical. She also ordered custom grips, and a slew of 7.62x39 for my AK.

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Standard specs, but having never fired a 1911, I can tell already I love the trigger. The weight throws me off being used to glocks now, but it sure it a beauty. Thanks go to Jasonh for referring my wife to the springfield. I intended to buy a RIA first, but Sarco was so hard to deal with. This thing is massive and heavy as a brick! I have no idea how some of you CCW with these bad boys.

So...my wife is finally coming to the gun side :hurry:

Springfields Mil-Spec pistol is a faithful recreation of John Brownings classic 1911-A1. If you are looking for traditional features and quality in a no nonsense package, this gun is for you. The Mil-Spec is a famed war horse among American firearms.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: PB9108LP
Category: FIREARMS - HANDGUNS
Type :Pistol
Action :Single / Double
Caliber :45 ACP
Barrel Length :5"
Capacity :7 + 1
Safety :Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips :Cocobolo Wood
Sights :3-Dot Combat
Weight :39 oz
Finish :Parkerized
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Just in case you dont know, the specs you posted are wrong. The 1911 is almost always single action only. Very few make a Double action.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Pistol
Action: Single
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5"
Capacity: 7 + 1
Safety: Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips: Wood
Sights: 3-Dot Combat
Weight: 35.6 oz
Also, you can get 8 round mags for it that fit stock. 2 came with my RIA that are 8 rounders and they work great. I think they are Novaks. I have 2 full size Springers and they re heavier than other brands to me but I am a Springfield and Kimber guy myself.
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Thanks, I got that data online and didn't review it before posting it.

rm9792 wrote:Just in case you dont know, the specs you posted are wrong. The 1911 is almost always single action only. Very few make a Double action.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Pistol
Action: Single
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5"
Capacity: 7 + 1
Safety: Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips: Wood
Sights: 3-Dot Combat
Weight: 35.6 oz
Also, you can get 8 round mags for it that fit stock. 2 came with my RIA that are 8 rounders and they work great. I think they are Novaks. I have 2 full size Springers and they re heavier than other brands to me but I am a Springfield and Kimber guy myself.
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I also carried a Glock before turning to a 1911. Welcome to the dark side young padawan. I sense the force is strong in you.
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Nice looking gun. I'm sure you will enjoy shooting it.
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That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it. "rlol"
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shootthesheet wrote:That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it. "rlol"
Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity. :drool:
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I have the identical 1911,I have owned it for about 2 years and it shoots well,I have had 0 complaints about mine and it will digest anything i feed it 230 FMJ,230 wwb 230 hollowpoint,200 an 230 grn lead reloads. :fire
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pretty 1911... good job by the wife. :hurry:
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rm9792 wrote:
shootthesheet wrote:That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it. "rlol"
Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity. :drool:
I'm more of a Bryco or Davis kinda guy ;-)
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dukalmighty wrote:I have the identical 1911,I have owned it for about 2 years and it shoots well,I have had 0 complaints about mine and it will digest anything i feed it 230 FMJ,230 wwb 230 hollowpoint,200 an 230 grn lead reloads. :fire
Glad to hear that. What brand of ammo are you using?
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rm9792 wrote:
shootthesheet wrote:That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it. "rlol"
Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity. :drool:

Forget that cheap Lorcin, I've got a higher quality Raven 25.
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rm9792 wrote: Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity. :drool:
SC1903A3 wrote:Forget that cheap Lorcin, I've got a higher quality Raven 25.

why are you both admitting you paid/inherrited/have any relation to those ??? :nono:




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