ttownthomas
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OK,
I decided to finally treat myself to a 1911. My first pistol is an East German Makarov and I have shot a few thousand rounds through it but by no means am I a gun expert. I really have narrowed my search down to a few makes Colt, SA and Kimber. I can see pros and cons for each one. Since that time I stumbled across a used gun listing for a customised SA Mil-Spec (on this site but in the Buy, Sell, Trade section) and I'm not sure how this gun will compare to a similar gun My dealer has incoming. All-in both guns will cost almost exactly the same amount. Here are the details:
New gun from Dealer:
Springfield Stainless Loaded PX9151LP
Used Mil Spec with around 1,000 rounds through it (reliably acording to the owner):
Has had the following Springfield custom shop modifications:
Install F & R Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights
Install Ramped Barrel
Modify frame (presumably for ramped barrel)
Install Long Solid pad trigger
Perform Action job 4-4.5#
Install Beavertail Grip Safety
Perform Carry Bevel
Perform Front Strap Serration
Deburr pistol internally
Install ambidextrous thumb safety
Install Delta style Hammer
If you look at the web site for the "Loaded" it has many of the features of the custom gun but my gut says that a good gunsmith has turned this ordinary mil-spec into a really fine gun.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
P.S. if anybody wants to give me a few pointers on what to look for condition wise on a used 1911 that would be awesome too. I'll be meeting him to see it tomorrow.
thanks
Chris Thomas
I decided to finally treat myself to a 1911. My first pistol is an East German Makarov and I have shot a few thousand rounds through it but by no means am I a gun expert. I really have narrowed my search down to a few makes Colt, SA and Kimber. I can see pros and cons for each one. Since that time I stumbled across a used gun listing for a customised SA Mil-Spec (on this site but in the Buy, Sell, Trade section) and I'm not sure how this gun will compare to a similar gun My dealer has incoming. All-in both guns will cost almost exactly the same amount. Here are the details:
New gun from Dealer:
Springfield Stainless Loaded PX9151LP
Used Mil Spec with around 1,000 rounds through it (reliably acording to the owner):
Has had the following Springfield custom shop modifications:
Install F & R Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights
Install Ramped Barrel
Modify frame (presumably for ramped barrel)
Install Long Solid pad trigger
Perform Action job 4-4.5#
Install Beavertail Grip Safety
Perform Carry Bevel
Perform Front Strap Serration
Deburr pistol internally
Install ambidextrous thumb safety
Install Delta style Hammer
If you look at the web site for the "Loaded" it has many of the features of the custom gun but my gut says that a good gunsmith has turned this ordinary mil-spec into a really fine gun.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
P.S. if anybody wants to give me a few pointers on what to look for condition wise on a used 1911 that would be awesome too. I'll be meeting him to see it tomorrow.
thanks
Chris Thomas