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First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:06 pm
by lawrnk
You may recall my post about my wife refusing to buy me a 1911 for christmas. My last gift, and I was totally surprised, was from santa. I poached this picture online, but mine is identical. She also ordered custom grips, and a slew of 7.62x39 for my AK.
Standard specs, but having never fired a 1911, I can tell already I love the trigger. The weight throws me off being used to glocks now, but it sure it a beauty. Thanks go to Jasonh for referring my wife to the springfield. I intended to buy a RIA first, but Sarco was so hard to deal with. This thing is massive and heavy as a brick! I have no idea how some of you CCW with these bad boys.
So...my wife is finally coming to the gun side
Springfields Mil-Spec pistol is a faithful recreation of John Brownings classic 1911-A1. If you are looking for traditional features and quality in a no nonsense package, this gun is for you. The Mil-Spec is a famed war horse among American firearms.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: PB9108LP
Category: FIREARMS - HANDGUNS
Type :Pistol
Action :Single / Double
Caliber :45 ACP
Barrel Length :5"
Capacity :7 + 1
Safety :Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips :Cocobolo Wood
Sights :3-Dot Combat
Weight :39 oz
Finish :Parkerized
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:21 pm
by rm9792
Just in case you dont know, the specs you posted are wrong. The 1911 is almost always single action only. Very few make a Double action.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Pistol
Action: Single
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5"
Capacity: 7 + 1
Safety: Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips: Wood
Sights: 3-Dot Combat
Weight: 35.6 oz
Also, you can get 8 round mags for it that fit stock. 2 came with my RIA that are 8 rounders and they work great. I think they are Novaks. I have 2 full size Springers and they re heavier than other brands to me but I am a Springfield and Kimber guy myself.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:56 pm
by lawrnk
Thanks, I got that data online and didn't review it before posting it.
rm9792 wrote:Just in case you dont know, the specs you posted are wrong. The 1911 is almost always single action only. Very few make a Double action.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Pistol
Action: Single
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5"
Capacity: 7 + 1
Safety: Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips: Wood
Sights: 3-Dot Combat
Weight: 35.6 oz
Also, you can get 8 round mags for it that fit stock. 2 came with my RIA that are 8 rounders and they work great. I think they are Novaks. I have 2 full size Springers and they re heavier than other brands to me but I am a Springfield and Kimber guy myself.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:28 pm
by SC1903A3
I also carried a Glock before turning to a 1911. Welcome to the dark side young padawan. I sense the force is strong in you.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:40 pm
by frankie_the_yankee
Nice looking gun. I'm sure you will enjoy shooting it.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:42 pm
by shootthesheet
That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:23 pm
by rm9792
shootthesheet wrote:That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it.
Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:46 pm
by dukalmighty
I have the identical 1911,I have owned it for about 2 years and it shoots well,I have had 0 complaints about mine and it will digest anything i feed it 230 FMJ,230 wwb 230 hollowpoint,200 an 230 grn lead reloads.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:08 pm
by Lykoi
pretty 1911... good job by the wife.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:01 am
by shootthesheet
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:16 am
by lawrnk
rm9792 wrote:shootthesheet wrote:That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it.
Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity.
I'm more of a Bryco or Davis kinda guy
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:16 am
by lawrnk
dukalmighty wrote:I have the identical 1911,I have owned it for about 2 years and it shoots well,I have had 0 complaints about mine and it will digest anything i feed it 230 FMJ,230 wwb 230 hollowpoint,200 an 230 grn lead reloads.
Glad to hear that. What brand of ammo are you using?
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:20 am
by SC1903A3
rm9792 wrote:shootthesheet wrote:That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it.
Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity.
Forget that cheap Lorcin, I've got a higher quality Raven 25.
Re: First 1911, a gift from my wife!
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:08 pm
by Lykoi
rm9792 wrote:
Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity.
SC1903A3 wrote:Forget that cheap Lorcin, I've got a higher quality Raven 25.
why are you both admitting you paid/inherrited/have any relation to those ???
j/k
