Any Experiences with Springfield Champion .45?

[Boats]

If you get a cone or "bull" barreled Springer Champion that comes with a FLGR, just dump the guide rod for a reverse recoil plug, a short GI spring guide, and get a Wolff recoil spring. Problem solved.

 

[rockhound758]

Az, I'm not sure if it's the dual spring setup or not...I don't have the manual yet but I'll do some checking...the dual spring wasn't the main spring assembly was it? I know when taking it apart there was just the one main spring...sorry to sound ignorant but I'm learning.

And Boats, I need to research more so I can understand what you said...it does have a FLGR (full length guide rod??), so I'll check with some folks and see about what you've mentioned. Bottom line is that I just want to make sure it cycles through all different kinds of ammo (including middle of the range range/plinking reloads).

Nice gun though, and I'm still smiling. One can probably have too many 1911s, but I don't know what that number is yet (and it sure as heck isn't 2!).

Larry

 

[az_imuth]

rockhound,
The dual spring system has two springs, a small diameter spring inside of a larger one.

Also, the SA 1911 manual can be downloaded using the button to the lower left of this page:

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?clicktype=1911

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

don't change your dual recoil spring assembly to a gi one. this system works great at reducing recoil, frame wear, and doesn't complicate takedown one bit.

leave it alone.

 

[rockhound758]

Thanks for the info, guys, and I'll check it when I clean it today (I want to run a box or two of ammo through it). I just briefly reviewed the online manual, but it seemed like my Champion disassembles a bit differently than what's shown. Once I take the spring (or springs ) out, I just pop a little bushing out from under the barrel then remove the barrel. Pretty simple.

Anyway, thanks again for the information...as usual THR and its members have been incredibly helpful!

 

[DERGLOCKINMEISTER]

Love my champion , got it in trade with Crimson Trace grips . The sights are marginal , but it shoots well and is a great carry option .

 

[EAJ]

Congrats, glad to read it worked out for you. The only downside to owning a 1911 is that it’s difficult to stop at just one. Enjoy your new pistol.