ugaarguy
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My SA GI has really grown on me, right down to the parked finish. I know the forged frame & slide are top notch and that many smiths, including Yost, use them as a base for custom guns.
I also know that Springfield, like many other 1911 makers, uses a good bit of MIM internals. Does anyone know which internals are MIM, which aren't, and which ones should be replaced for ultimate reliability. Of the parts that should be replaced, which are user replacable and which are best left to a professional gunsmith.
I've gotten comfortable with the 5" length and no longer feel that the 3/4" length savings of a commander size gun is necessary. At this point other than internal reliability upgrades all I want is a beavertail safety to stop "safety bite" with a thumbs high grip. I know that getting a smith to install the thumb safety is the best bet, and I also know that the frame will have to be ground to fit the safety. Can the parkerizing be touched up, or will the whole pistol need to be refinished?
Finally should the SA two piece bbl be replaced for reliability? I'm plenty happy with it's current "combat" accuracy; I'm looking for reliabilty, not a match gun.
For those who know the ins and outs and can help me with the answers (Fuff, Tuner ) many thanks in advance.
I also know that Springfield, like many other 1911 makers, uses a good bit of MIM internals. Does anyone know which internals are MIM, which aren't, and which ones should be replaced for ultimate reliability. Of the parts that should be replaced, which are user replacable and which are best left to a professional gunsmith.
I've gotten comfortable with the 5" length and no longer feel that the 3/4" length savings of a commander size gun is necessary. At this point other than internal reliability upgrades all I want is a beavertail safety to stop "safety bite" with a thumbs high grip. I know that getting a smith to install the thumb safety is the best bet, and I also know that the frame will have to be ground to fit the safety. Can the parkerizing be touched up, or will the whole pistol need to be refinished?
Finally should the SA two piece bbl be replaced for reliability? I'm plenty happy with it's current "combat" accuracy; I'm looking for reliabilty, not a match gun.
For those who know the ins and outs and can help me with the answers (Fuff, Tuner ) many thanks in advance.