[Sharpie1]

I just bought a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 the other day, and I was wondering if anybody knew how many rounds I should expect to get out of this gun?

I know someone that doesn't like to shoot his pistols much because he has a fear that too many rounds will damage the gun. I told him that may be true, once about the 10k mark hits, but regular practice should only improve the reliability of the gun, not destroy it.

How long do you think this 1911 will last? What would be the first signs that the thing is being worn out?

Thanks,

--tadyson

[Jo Mama]

asuming its not an aluminium frame it should go 100k rounds easy. you almost certainly will have small parts break but they are easily replace. You can always use a cp shokbuf but they arn't necessary. So shoot it like its belt fed:D

[Tag]

If it ever breaks send it back, Lifetime Warrenty and all

[Marko Kloos]

A properly maintained 1911 will last long enough that your grandchildren will get a shot at trying to wear it out.

[foghornl]

If it is the steel frame, and is properly maintained i.e cleaned and lubed to manufacturer's specs, it wil last longer than our combined lifetimes.

Standard disclaimer applies....dont fire another round with a plugged barrel, don't fire out of battery, don't load with improper ammo, etc.

[Boats]

[dr. evil]ONE BILLION ROUNDS*!!! [/dr. evil]

*Provided you change the recoil spring every so often, YMMV.

[Soap]

A friend's Colt 1991 died at about 40K or 60K rounds, I can't remember exactly right now. He then sent it to C&S to be resurrected, and it still shoots fine today.

[Sharpie1]

Thanks to everyone for the helpful info.

Now I feel better about shooting it - not that I wouldn't before - that's why I bought it! :D

--tadyson

[Correia]

I've had to swap an extractor, and some springs. Other than that I don't think 1911s ever really die. :)

[Handy]

A good steel 1911 will last a long time.

But a gun does not get more reliable the more you shoot it. After it's broken in, the extractor, ejector, feed lips, springs, etc. are all loosing tension and wearing away from designed dimensions.

If a gun is going to be entrusted with your life, perhaps babying it isn't such a bad idea.


You can't send a gun in for warranty work after it fails during the gunfight.

[MJRW]

I'm thinking somewhere around 7 or 8 hundred rounds. Seeing as how you got it the other day, its probably nearing the end of its service life. As a favor, A FAVOR I SAY, I will go ahead and take it off your hands for 100$. See, I collect soon to be worn out handguns. Its just a thing I do. The things I do for people....

[Sharpie1]

Very funny...... :D



I would be glad to do the same for you.... :D



--tadyson

[natedog]

Good 1911's never die, they just kind of fade away....

[firestar]

How long will the entire gun last, or just the main parts (frame, bbl, ect)? Some 1911 don't make it out the gunstore door before a part breaks on them.:D You know its true so you can't flame me.:neener:

[stans]

The frame and slide will likely last 100,000 rounds if properly maintained. The springs will need to be replaced multiple times, the magazines may wear out, the mag catch may wear out, the extractor will eventually die, the ejector might live as long as the frame, the barrel will probably make 30,000 jacketed or 50,000 lead rounds. Of course your mileage may vary.