silent one
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I'm curious as to how many of you own a S.A. Mil-Spec .45, and what your opinion is of them. I have two, and think they're great.
Thanks, and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
Thanks, and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
Opinions, S.A. Mil-spec .45
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Lone_Gunman
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Yes, they are great, I just got one a couple weeks ago for $369. No jams of any kind.
I want more!
I want more!
silent one
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Lone-Gunmen,
You got your Mil- Spec for a good price.I paid $400.00 for mine, and I still consider that a good price.
I just got back from the local gun shop and the owner told me that Springfield was going to raise the price on the Mil- Spec. When I inquired why they were doing this, he said they under priced the firearm and they were trying to bring it in line. He also called two suppliers while I was there and they told him they were having difficulty getting them from Springfield. He ordered the last two that one of the distributors had in stock. I'm not surprised. The way these guns have been flying off the shelf, something had to give. We'll just have to wait and see what developes.
Good Luck, and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
You got your Mil- Spec for a good price.I paid $400.00 for mine, and I still consider that a good price.
I just got back from the local gun shop and the owner told me that Springfield was going to raise the price on the Mil- Spec. When I inquired why they were doing this, he said they under priced the firearm and they were trying to bring it in line. He also called two suppliers while I was there and they told him they were having difficulty getting them from Springfield. He ordered the last two that one of the distributors had in stock. I'm not surprised. The way these guns have been flying off the shelf, something had to give. We'll just have to wait and see what developes.
Good Luck, and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
The Reverend
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Which One
In examining the catalog, I noticed that SA list two basic types of the MIL-Spec. One that has the 3-dot, HIGH-VIZ sight and the other has the old GI type sights.
Which one did you get ???
Peter
In examining the catalog, I noticed that SA list two basic types of the MIL-Spec. One that has the 3-dot, HIGH-VIZ sight and the other has the old GI type sights.
Which one did you get ???
Peter
WhoKnowsWho
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I have a Mil-Spec with the 3-dot hi vis sights, but am currently in the process of trading it... I think I may get another though... 
Marko Kloos
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Springfield has two different kinds of Mil-Spec: the "regular" Mil-Spec with three-dot sights and lowered ejection port, and the WWII Mil-Spec with tiny GI-type sights and vertical slide serrations.
Both are outstanding values. The WWII in particular is the best deal going for a no-frills basic 1911 at the moment.
The RIA 1911s are made on Philippine frames that don't quite follow the regular 1911 frame profile...the trigger guard area is more sloped. For that reason alone, I prefer the Springfields.
Both are outstanding values. The WWII in particular is the best deal going for a no-frills basic 1911 at the moment.
The RIA 1911s are made on Philippine frames that don't quite follow the regular 1911 frame profile...the trigger guard area is more sloped. For that reason alone, I prefer the Springfields.
stans
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The Springfield is the best value for your dollar. Forged receiver and slide (Rock Island uses castings) and the WW II version, other than having Springfield Armory stamped on it, is a good reproduction of the WW II era 1911-A1.
Jack19
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I just bought a WWII Mil-spec....and I have only one word to describe it. Fantastic. Excellent bang for the buck.
silent one
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Hi all,
Thanks for the replies. They're very interesting. So far it seems as though the Springers are holding their own.
Reverand, you asked which one I have. Well I'm getting a little out of control with this particular firearm. I now own two,one is the WW-2 version, and one is the HI-Viz version. These guns are great, but they are addictive.
thanks, and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
Thanks for the replies. They're very interesting. So far it seems as though the Springers are holding their own.
Reverand, you asked which one I have. Well I'm getting a little out of control with this particular firearm. I now own two,one is the WW-2 version, and one is the HI-Viz version. These guns are great, but they are addictive.
thanks, and Be Safe
SILENT ONE
Ala Dan
Member in memoriam
Greeting's All-
Last Thursday (7-01-04), I received a NIB Springfield WWII
"G.I." version MIL SPEC from a very dear friend, and THR
team member. I shot this gun on Saturday (July 3rd), and
I'm here to tell you this is one fine shoot'in iron. You folks
know its been a long, long time since I have owned any
.45 caliber SA firearms; but it didn't take long to warm up
to this baby! It even came with a set of original WWII
(brown) plastic grips; but which I have since replaced
with a set of custom "bloodwood" grips as made by
the silent one.
This is one fine gift, and I appreciate it very much; as I'm
quite sure I will get year's of service out of it! Many thanks
there my friend, as I think I will head to the loading bench
to make some more handloads for the Springer.
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Last Thursday (7-01-04), I received a NIB Springfield WWII
"G.I." version MIL SPEC from a very dear friend, and THR
team member. I shot this gun on Saturday (July 3rd), and
I'm here to tell you this is one fine shoot'in iron. You folks
know its been a long, long time since I have owned any
.45 caliber SA firearms; but it didn't take long to warm up
to this baby! It even came with a set of original WWII
(brown) plastic grips; but which I have since replaced
with a set of custom "bloodwood" grips as made by
the silent one.
This is one fine gift, and I appreciate it very much; as I'm
quite sure I will get year's of service out of it! Many thanks
there my friend, as I think I will head to the loading bench
to make some more handloads for the Springer.
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
silent one
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Say DAN, my friend,
May you get many years of great service from your Springer. You know how much I like mine. Make up a batch of your super hand loads, and let er rip.
good luck, and be safe.
SILENT ONE
May you get many years of great service from your Springer. You know how much I like mine. Make up a batch of your super hand loads, and let er rip.
good luck, and be safe.
SILENT ONE
GigaBuist
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I'm surprised Tuner hasn't popped into this thread. He's probably too busy with that trigger Old Fuff sent him, eyballing it, cackling like a mad man and constantly looking over his shoulder for fear of somebody taking "my preccccioussss!".
Anyway. Check out Tuner's thread here on his testing of the WWII Springfield 1911:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81964
Summary: He beat the snot out of it and it's working... or at least it was the last time I checked in. Running through a case of ammo stopping only when the gun got too hot to hold -- dunk it in a bucket of water and shake the extra water out -- commence firing. Had somebody throw fine dust at him while shooting it even (I'd have paid money to see that show), etc.
Anyway. Check out Tuner's thread here on his testing of the WWII Springfield 1911:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81964
Summary: He beat the snot out of it and it's working... or at least it was the last time I checked in. Running through a case of ammo stopping only when the gun got too hot to hold -- dunk it in a bucket of water and shake the extra water out -- commence firing. Had somebody throw fine dust at him while shooting it even (I'd have paid money to see that show), etc.
Ala Dan
Member in memoriam
Greeting's All-
Many thanks there silent one as I'm sure I will get many
year's enjoyment out of this gift! Its shoots so sweet, it just
might make me retire my much beloved West German SIG-
P220A!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Many thanks there silent one as I'm sure I will get many
year's enjoyment out of this gift! Its shoots so sweet, it just
might make me retire my much beloved West German SIG-
P220A!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
C96
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I was just given a stainless milspec for my birthday. Nice huh ?
I will change out the mim hammer strut, the small firing pin, the extractor
and the slide lock for parts made out of real steel. I may change out some
of the other mim parts like the sear-hammer-disconnector set if I find what
I want for a good price.
May go to slightly bigger sights.
The gun really is a nice piece, no extra stuff, and it looks absolutely super.
I have had a few Colts, still have a 1942 Govt model that I got from the DCM
for $17.50. This stainless milspec is the first that I thought looks good enough
to keep.
I don't like mim, I distrust mim, don't want any in anyplace that would stop
the gun. Still this model looks like a great place to start.
I am enthused about it, just in case I didn't make that clear.
allan
I will change out the mim hammer strut, the small firing pin, the extractor
and the slide lock for parts made out of real steel. I may change out some
of the other mim parts like the sear-hammer-disconnector set if I find what
I want for a good price.
May go to slightly bigger sights.
The gun really is a nice piece, no extra stuff, and it looks absolutely super.
I have had a few Colts, still have a 1942 Govt model that I got from the DCM
for $17.50. This stainless milspec is the first that I thought looks good enough
to keep.
I don't like mim, I distrust mim, don't want any in anyplace that would stop
the gun. Still this model looks like a great place to start.
I am enthused about it, just in case I didn't make that clear.
allan
C96
Member
Well after reading all of the threads on SA's and mim failures I understand that
it would take 1,500 to 2,000 rounds through the piece before it is truly
trustworthy. At least that's the way I read these threads.
I don't plan on putting that many rounds through it that quickly and it is in
serious need of a trigger job. So I figure I will just change out some of the
most important parts from the get go.
Besides I think that is a good excuse to make some changes/improvements.
Probably put on a beavertail if I change out the hammer sear part set.
I do get some hammer bite from my current 1911 so I'm sure I have all
of the excuses I really need.
I do not trust mim parts, they don't put enough effort in the manufacturing
process to prevent failure inducing voids. I don't like doing their product
reliability testing for them.
allan
it would take 1,500 to 2,000 rounds through the piece before it is truly
trustworthy. At least that's the way I read these threads.
I don't plan on putting that many rounds through it that quickly and it is in
serious need of a trigger job. So I figure I will just change out some of the
most important parts from the get go.
Besides I think that is a good excuse to make some changes/improvements.
Probably put on a beavertail if I change out the hammer sear part set.
I do get some hammer bite from my current 1911 so I'm sure I have all
of the excuses I really need.
I do not trust mim parts, they don't put enough effort in the manufacturing
process to prevent failure inducing voids. I don't like doing their product
reliability testing for them.
allan
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stealthmode
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i like mine alot. i shoot with it twice a week (50 rounds each day) and i had it over a year bought it for 437, it is accurate and no problems. i am going to get one in stainless soon. i wish i bought it before the prices went up i could of gotten the stainless for 500 before they raised the price.
i would not hesitate to carry either one.GigaBuist:
I think it's past Tuner's bed time, but you can expect him in the morning. I do think he sleeps with that GENUINE ONE-PIECE, ALL-STEEL COLT 1911 TRIGGER I sent him under his pillow.
Current Springers are a mixed bag - generally good gun, but with some key parts that don't match the original specifications. These can and do cause problems - sometimes in short order. For about $200 you can replace the questionable parts with "real-steel." Each owner has to make their own decisions of course.
I think it's past Tuner's bed time, but you can expect him in the morning. I do think he sleeps with that GENUINE ONE-PIECE, ALL-STEEL COLT 1911 TRIGGER I sent him under his pillow.
Current Springers are a mixed bag - generally good gun, but with some key parts that don't match the original specifications. These can and do cause problems - sometimes in short order. For about $200 you can replace the questionable parts with "real-steel." Each owner has to make their own decisions of course.
I recently checked into buying one of the SA GI Models, but no one had any in stock. I bought a Bersa instead. Now one of the shops called to tell me that they finally got a couple of the GI models in stock. I'm hesitant, not having ever owned a 1911 before, & wondering if I'd get better use from something else. Got to say though, all the postive feedback on the SA Mil Spec models is really making me think about going to the shop this evening & picking one up.
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