My New Springfield Armory 1911!

[C hawk Glock]

Dump the two-piece rod, go with the tried and true GI rod and plug. You can use the same spring.

Listen to Husker and OD on this one. Enjoy the Springer! I love 1911's!

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[WHEC724]

Listen to Husker and OD on this one. Enjoy the Springer! I love 1911's!

Correct. I brain-cramped on a previous post and deleted my stupidty.

[zacii]

it's the year of the 1911

Very nice pistol. Also check out the Chip McCormick mags; very reliable and affordable, too

[RockStrongo]

Great Choice! I really like the Springfield 1911's, and would love to have one.

Enjoy it..

[dsee11789]

I carried it today for a little bit in the Holster that comes with it. I had my J-frame in my pocket because I didn't get to test my hollow points yet.

For starters the stock holster sucks, worst thing ever lol. I have a Serpa on order and am going to get a shell for my MTAC.

But for such a heavy gun I didn't really notice it hanging on my hip. I think this is going to be a great carry gun.

[buckeye .45]

Yeah, those holsters that come with it are awful.

I tend to like holsters with wide belt attachment points for my 1911s, like the UBG Canute for IWB, and the High Noon Skin Guard for OWB.

[gasmitty]

Here she is. I picked her up with my Tax Return. Brand New. Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 PX9109LP. Comes with Night Sights too.

Dumb dumb me forgot the Remington Golden Sabers on the Kitchen counter, so unfortunately I won't be able to carry it until I can make it back to the range.

I am planning on changing out the Mainspring Housing because it has the Internal Locking system. And I plan on changing the guide rod because the stock one requires an allen wrench to disassemble the gun. Any Suggestions?

Sweet gun... I have two Springers myself. Two comments - one, you'll be fine carrying hardball until you can run enough JHPs through the gun to feel good about carrying them. Don't feel you have to deprive yourself. Two - if you do change the mainspring housing to a standard 1911 part, you need to change to a standard mainspring (hammer spring) as well. The ILS has some small bits which require a non-standard spring.

Beyond that, I second the comment about getting some Wilson 47Ds or Tripp Cobras. Sometimes Brownell's or Midway has the Wilsons on sale for a few bucks less than what Mr. Wilson charges himself.

Now go shoot the heck out of it!

[OD*]

Two - if you do change the mainspring housing to a standard 1911 part, you need to change to a standard mainspring (hammer spring) as well. The ILS has some small bits which require a non-standard spring.

You don't have to change the mainspring, if you do not use a mainspring cap pin, assemble it just like you would the Springer mainspring housing, which does not use a mainspring cap pin.

[radshooter]

When you get ready to swap the MSH, look at Smith & Alexander. I put one on my Mil-Spec that has a built in magwell. Mine is a straight, checkered MSH and I really like it.

As far as the ILS, I never had a problem with it. I put close to 2000 rounds through it before I switched it out. When I got ready to switch it though, I noticed the ILS had rotated over half way to locking position. I don't know if it would have seized up eventually, but now I don't have to worry about it.

[jcwright2110]

Nice gun. My only Springer is an MC Operator. I totally agree on the GI guide rod on a 5" gun. I also swear by Wilson Roger's magazines. I am about to send mine for checkering then to Birdsong for a black-t finish. I also find that a scabbard similar to the Nichols avenger conceals a full size 1911 better than anything else. I will never carry another firearm thanks to Mr. Browning.

[Tankhead]

All kinds of SA fans around. I have 2 Loaded's myself. Congratulations on your tax return!

[ksblazer]

Welcome to the 1911 Club.


They are addictive and I'm sure this won't be your last.