Springfield Loaded Stainless and Parkerized Range Report & Review (Pic Heavy)

[Mags]

Just got back from the local indoor range today and had the oppurtunity to shoot both the stainless and parkerized Springfield Loaded models. There are two major differnces in the two models besides the finish. One being the stainless model has standard 3 dot sights while the parkerized comes with fixed tritium night sights. The other major difference is for some reason the parkerized version has a smoother and lighter trigger, even the range master commented on the triggers when he came to check out my toys.



The stainless model number is PX9151LP and the MSRP is 977 dollars but they can be had new for about 850 dollars if you look hard enough. The pistol I shot today had 600 rounds through it and should be well broke in by now. However this model suffered 2 failure to feeds today.



Here is the slide to frame fit on the stainless.


The parkerized model number is PX9109LP and has a MSRP of 943 dollars but I have seen them go for 800 dollars new in my area. This pistol had 900 rounds put through it and it is well broke in. This model ran flawlessly. I added a Pachmayr American Legend grip and a Wilson Mag well to this model.



Here is the slide to frame on the parkerized.


Here is the Wilson Mag Well I added to the parkerized.


As usual I used Chip McCormick Shooting Star magazines(the stock Springfield mags are garbage). The bullets used today were hand loaded 230 grain Rainier plated round nose with 4.5 grains of HP-38 and CCI large pistol primers.



Now here is the target used from 10 yards.The holes from the stainless model are marked with a black hash mark and the holes from the parkerized are unmarked.


Here is a closer look at the same target.As you can see the stainles model shot to the left every time and the parkerized stayed on target pretty well probably due to the better trigger.


In conclusion I definetly think the parkerized model is the superior pistol. The parkerized ran flawlessly compared to the stainless. The parkerized comes standard with night sights and has a better trigger. The only thing the stainless model has going for it is the stainless finish.

 

[Mags]

Any questions or comments? I posted this thread noticing alot of people asking questions about the Loaded line of Springfield 1911A1s in the last few months.

 

[Kingofthehill]

I would have to see a 3-5 of each model side by side of different manufacture dates to agree with you.

My Springfield Loaded Stainless is a tack driver and tight as can be. Maybe the Stainless model was a friday gun?.... just a thought?

JOe

 

[TheFederalistWeasel]

I'm sorry you got saddled with such a horrible weapon, I'll happily take it off your hands and relieve you of the burden for $100.00

 

[Mags]

Sorry, the stainless is my Bud's he said I could shoot while he was TDY. But I know he paid 500 bucks for it from the previous gun owner. I think the stainless needs to be ran wetter than he keeps it, but that trigger is pretty bad I had about half a dozen enthusiast handle both and dry fire and all of them commented on the trigger difference.
Just to prove the Stainless model ain't all that bad here is a link to another review from a THR member.

 

[2nd 41]

I had to send my Black Stainless Loaded back to SA for some warranty work. While they had it...I had them do a trigger job. Absolutely a great shooter. It's a keeper. SA does great work. Customer service is VERY good.

 

[Mags]

How much extra was that tigger job?

 

[Water-Man]

I have a Parkerized Loaded I purchased new in 2002. It has been flawless since day one with a diet of both HPs and FMJs. The trigger is great. The model # is PX 9109 L.