Was shopping around, looking to maybe grab that Rock Island 1911 I was looking at for SO long. Made a final stop at a local pawn shop and just happened to run into a guy that wanted to sell his 1911 for more than the store was willing to give him. Store offered him $300 for his Springfied Armory 1911-A1. Obviously, he couldn't take that.
We talked for a minute, I took a look at it, and offered him $450. He's had a little bit of work done to it, slightly softer spring because of his arthritis, new rear sight, said the ramp's been polished, has ambi-safety on it... nice. So, I not only got a 1911 like I've been wanting, I got a Springfield with a little work done for WAY less than it probably should have been sold for. :danceban:
(I don't talk about a 'new' gun without pictures- I know 'The Rules' :biggrin2: )
Just did a little research- AKA called Springfield- and found out that the gun was made/shipped in March 1990. It seems that it was shipped, then 'returned', then shipped again, all in March of 1990. So, it's almost as old as I am.
I have decided that I will share my 'birthday' with my 'new' 1911 since I don't know the exact date, and have convinced myself that it was all done on/by March 30th.
...I can't wait to get to the range Tuesday... Full report to follow.
very nice. I lucked out too, and found a Springfield 1911 a couple of years ago that had barely been fired. I almost felt guilty for the price I paid.....but not enough to turn down the deal.
Put about 50rnds through the 'new' Springfield, and it is BEAUTIFUL. I don't think a gun has ever made me this happy. I was honestly a little concerned about buying a used gun, especially one this old. But, it was the best thing ever; not a single problem with the gun.
I was feeding it 230gr FMJ ball ammo, and the recoil was light enough that my 14 year old sister (once I 'bullied' her into it) loved it. And now wants one for herself. :danceban: I have taught her well it seems. I was at the outdoor rifle range, so I didn't get very good accuracy results, but I felt comfortable with the results I did get. I believe that it will now spend a large part of it's life on my hip.
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