Question

[jnh95]

I received my SA 1911-Loaded (PX9109) a week ago. I have replaced the hammer (Wilson), trigger (Wilson), extractor (Wilson), sear (Wilson), sear spring (STI titanium), disconnector (STI), mainspring housing (Wislon), mainspring cap (titanium), mainspring cap retainer (stainless), the hammer strut (STI titanium), and a Morris weld on magwell (narrow). Front strap checkered to 25 LPI and a trigger job to 3.5 lbs. (Not all of this is completed yet. SA custom shop will be doing this when I mail it off).

My questions are: Is the barrel in the Loaded just “OK†or is there a better choice? I am not sure if I like the two-piece guide rod. What are some recommendations for guide rod replacements? Who supplies them? I am not too worried about cost. (Yes, I know I could have bought a Kimber Custom with all of this and saved. I already have one. I guess I just wanted a SA).

The pistol will be finished with the SA Armory Kote (maybe. Still looking into the Titanium Aluminum Nitride finish, but that cost as much as the gun…. Still debating. Any helpful input on the finish would be greatly appreciated too.)

I have done just about as much to this pistol as possible. I like the barrel the gun came with, but don’t want to feel like I am getting “cheap†on the final stage.

Thanks for your time and input,

James S.

 

[SpaceCowboy]

Get a one piece guide rod: wilson, or some one else. Steel, titanium, tungsten; up to you. As for barrels, I have a briley and I like it alot; but the Shumann(sp?) is supossedly the best because of some different twist rate that they use. However, the shumann(sp?) thing is hearsay as I have never used one. There is probably nothing wrong with your SA barrel, but there is certainly better. (and things that are two piece worry me, especially in barrels. Just doesn't sound right.)

-Hope this helps.

 

[jnh95]

I have never heard of Shumann barrels. Could you add a link please.

Thanks for your input. Greatly appreciated.

James S.

 

[10-Ring]

It sounds like you're well on your way to having a really tricked out SA! As for barrels, there are many good barrel makers out there...IMHO not only is it important to get the right barrel, but to have it fit properly too!

PS...don't forget some pics when your project is complete

 

[Sinbad]

James, if you are using combat sights rather than adjustable, I wouldn't worry about it, the stock barrel is good enough as long as the lock up is tight. Good luck with the gun, I have two SA's and they are excellent 1911's.

 

[SpaceCowboy]

I can't find a specific link, but google search for SCHEUMANN BARRELS and you will find everything you need. Their super special barrel is the aet model. They are very very nice.

 

[jnh95]

Thanks y'all. I will stick with the original barrel. The gun shoots great as it is now and has a great fit. I will send it off this month and was told I would expect to wait about 8 to 10 week for it to return home. Pic's posted as soon as I get it back.

Thanks again and stay safe,

James S.