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After longing for another 1911 pattern pistol for a few years I decided to get another. A buddy was discussing we should get a 45 on our 45th birthday. Us both being gun guys , this made perfect sense. I better start saving now for the 50 :smile:.
I browsed several models and brands before choosing the Springfield. There are quite a few well made and great fitted guns patterned to the 1911.
Fit and finish looks nice enough, I'm sure use will put some blems and scratches on it over time. The loaded model I choose came with night sights, two mags , a fobus holster and dual mag pouch , cheap brush and huge plastic case. Also some literature and a coupon book to discount buy magazines and other accessories. One small gripe was Sringfield doesn't include a bushing wrench.
I have found Springfield magazines work , as well as Wilson work flawlessly in my first SA (Champion LW). I will be ordering more mags .
Got out tonight with temps in the high single digits and shot 50 rounds. Point of impact was about a inch high at 10 yards with center mass hold shooting my reloads. The manual did call for 6 o'clock hold for sight picture.
I fired a rapid string on the head of the target with flash front sight only. Thick gloves don't help with trigger control.
I am happy with the gun so far and am looking forward to more shooting with it.
I browsed several models and brands before choosing the Springfield. There are quite a few well made and great fitted guns patterned to the 1911.
Fit and finish looks nice enough, I'm sure use will put some blems and scratches on it over time. The loaded model I choose came with night sights, two mags , a fobus holster and dual mag pouch , cheap brush and huge plastic case. Also some literature and a coupon book to discount buy magazines and other accessories. One small gripe was Sringfield doesn't include a bushing wrench.
I have found Springfield magazines work , as well as Wilson work flawlessly in my first SA (Champion LW). I will be ordering more mags .
Got out tonight with temps in the high single digits and shot 50 rounds. Point of impact was about a inch high at 10 yards with center mass hold shooting my reloads. The manual did call for 6 o'clock hold for sight picture.
I fired a rapid string on the head of the target with flash front sight only. Thick gloves don't help with trigger control.
I am happy with the gun so far and am looking forward to more shooting with it.
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