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I've put 2,000 rounds through a handgun in a weekend class. That is no discernible effect on life expectancy or wear of the internals. If you're really concerned, swap out the recoil spring. But even that isn't likely to be needed.
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I took a weekend 1911 operator class a couple of years back. I learned that the 1911 design can be a little intolerant of manufacturing shortcuts. The removal of a dimple here or a change of .001" there can make the gun hard to run reliably. With the cheaper 1911s you do take some risks.
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I don't own any of the ones you are looking at, and here is why. Some time ago I purchased a Remington R1S as my starter 1911 for much the same reason as yours. The issue is that I have enjoyed it so much in terms of fit, dependability and performance, that my priorities have changed and I have been buying other weapons
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so guys... after having finally finished all the paperwork and checking out other 1911 offers, i bought the mentioned springfield 1911 yesterday!
she will be tested tomorrow with 230gr fmj geco and 230gr fmj magtech out of 25 meters (27 yards).
she is such a beauty and i`am really in love with her.
only thing that could be better is that i might need an extended thumb safety!
she will be tested tomorrow with 230gr fmj geco and 230gr fmj magtech out of 25 meters (27 yards).
she is such a beauty and i`am really in love with her.
only thing that could be better is that i might need an extended thumb safety!
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Very nice.
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I have a Tisas Zig 1911 A2 GI model that has at least 1000 rounds shot out of it. All 230 grain FMJ ball ammo, and all with large primers. It hasn't had one malfunction.
I haven't ever shot anything but ball ammo out of a 1911 model .45 ACP, and I don't think I ever will. To me it just seems to be the most reliable ammo for the weapon. Also, I think that .45 ACP ball ammo makes for a good woods and self defense carry round. I don't have to worry about penetration, and it definitely is going to function in my 1911.
Saying all that I do not carry my 1911 as a EDC weapon. It goes on trips with me when I take the family or if I have to go out of town. Another time it goes with me is when I go on long motorcycle rides. Another place it always goes with me is to the range. It is so accurate that at 25 yards you can destroy a 2" bull, and at 50 yards you can keep the shots in a 6" circle without a problem.
I hope you have as good of luck out of your 1911 as I have had from mine, and it brings you lots of good shooting fun. Be sure to take band-aids as that hammer bite is a stinger. Don't know if you'll have to worry about that or not.
Also, you cannot go by price alone. I paid less than $340 for my 1911 including transfer fee. I would not trade this gun for a Colt or a Remington R1. I have confidence in it, and it shoots true. I guess I just got lucky. From what I hear 1911's are like that, even with the big names.
I have a Tisas Zig 1911 A2 GI model that has at least 1000 rounds shot out of it. All 230 grain FMJ ball ammo, and all with large primers. It hasn't had one malfunction.
I haven't ever shot anything but ball ammo out of a 1911 model .45 ACP, and I don't think I ever will. To me it just seems to be the most reliable ammo for the weapon. Also, I think that .45 ACP ball ammo makes for a good woods and self defense carry round. I don't have to worry about penetration, and it definitely is going to function in my 1911.
Saying all that I do not carry my 1911 as a EDC weapon. It goes on trips with me when I take the family or if I have to go out of town. Another time it goes with me is when I go on long motorcycle rides. Another place it always goes with me is to the range. It is so accurate that at 25 yards you can destroy a 2" bull, and at 50 yards you can keep the shots in a 6" circle without a problem.
I hope you have as good of luck out of your 1911 as I have had from mine, and it brings you lots of good shooting fun. Be sure to take band-aids as that hammer bite is a stinger.
Don't know if you'll have to worry about that or not.Also, you cannot go by price alone. I paid less than $340 for my 1911 including transfer fee. I would not trade this gun for a Colt or a Remington R1. I have confidence in it, and it shoots true. I guess I just got lucky. From what I hear 1911's are like that, even with the big names.
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armadio
Congrats on getting the SA Trophy Match. Looking forward to your range report.
Congrats on getting the SA Trophy Match. Looking forward to your range report.
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so, finally i can write a short range review. i`ve shot about 600 rounds through her. just one malfunction with geco ammunition.
i`ve installed fibre lpa sights to improve my aiming- it works pretty well.
with factory ammo, magtech 230gr, fmj she is pretty satisfied. i can shoot groupings about 2".
with one of my shooting buddies target- loads the groupings were even tighter.
by the way most of the time i am shooting from a 27.34 yards (25m) distance.
i`ve installed fibre lpa sights to improve my aiming- it works pretty well.
with factory ammo, magtech 230gr, fmj she is pretty satisfied. i can shoot groupings about 2".
with one of my shooting buddies target- loads the groupings were even tighter.
by the way most of the time i am shooting from a 27.34 yards (25m) distance.
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