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 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 01:37 AM
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Considering a Springfield Armory 1911 in .45, I’ve always shot revolvers. How’s the recoil and accuracy ?
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 01:54 AM
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Tactical Cowboy
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Recoil not bad. Accuracy good.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 02:05 AM
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Smokey Bear
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Recoil not bad. Accuracy good. X2
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 02:43 AM
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Buzzsaw
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great choice. i like a rail for laser.
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 02:55 AM
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GusWayne
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Recoil not bad. Accuracy good.
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 04:30 AM
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patriot07
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Springfield makes a a great 1911. The 1911 design handles recoil extremely well, and accuracy on a mid or upper end springfield will be excellent. Don't buy the mil-spec version and expect to be wearing out the 10-ring...
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 10:57 AM
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wp75169
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Patriots is right. Springfield has wide range of 1911s and I’ve owned most all except their top of the lineTRP. They’re all good for their price range, but if it was my first 1911 and I was going to only have one to start with it would be the Ruger SR1911 full size. I still own an SR as others have came and went. 
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09/13/20 11:33 AM
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MortgageMan
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I have a Kimber and a Springfield. Like them both. The Kimber has an adjustable rear site. Like that a lot.
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 12:05 PM
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Springfield Armory has a lifetime warranty and their customer service has always been timely and excellent.
Excellent pistol for the price!
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 01:05 PM
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great choice. i like a rail for laser. CrimsonTrace doesn't need a rail....the laser I have on my 1911's
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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#7971906
09/13/20 03:32 PM
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The Dude Abides
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Guns do not kick, they recoil. Trained shooters manage the recoil (not the other way around) no matter what caliber the gun is. 1911 has been around 100 + years, platform is solid. SA makes great 1911 pistols.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/13/20 03:37 PM
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Buzzsaw
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Take a look at Springfields new Ronin model, packed with features. Gunbroker may be the only place to find anything and be prepared to pay a little more because of the times we are in
asd to this no ammo available SUKS !!!
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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#7971985
09/13/20 04:50 PM
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Dave Scott
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I have one, Springfield 1911. like it a lot. One of my favorite handguns. I like revolvers but on a semi-auto, 1911 every time. The "slab" grips just seem to let you point better. "User friendly". I have some 15 round semi autos but if you hit the target better with a 1911, then "only hits count".
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09/13/20 06:23 PM
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Giblett
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Springfield Range officer good adjustable sights and accurate they also make it in 9mm. 230 ball ammo is not bad on recoil I shoot mostly 185 grain in mine and they are a lil less in recoil.
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09/13/20 07:07 PM
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DeRico
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add to this no ammo available SUKS !!! This sums up any new gun purchase, no matter what it is.
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09/13/20 07:31 PM
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Buzzsaw
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Might have a lead on a Colt Gold Cup and New Agent for sale
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09/13/20 10:13 PM
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DeRico
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I used to own a SA Operator half rail with Pachmayr Grips. Ended up trading it, should've held onto it. It was amazing to shoot, didn't feel much recoil but she had some weight.
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09/14/20 06:27 PM
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I've owned a number of 1911 variants over the years, and must admit to not having been their biggest fan. That said, there's a big difference between the very rough entry level models and the higher end pieces. It's always easy to enjoy nice things, if somewhat harder to pay for them. I currently own a Dan Wesson Valkyrie 9mm, and an Ed Brown .45, and think very highly of them both. The Dan Wesson is really a nice pistol, until you pick up the Ed Brown ...
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/14/20 06:58 PM
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The Dude Abides
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I've owned a number of 1911 variants over the years, and must admit to not having been their biggest fan. That said, there's a big difference between the very rough entry level models and the higher end pieces. It's always easy to enjoy nice things, if somewhat harder to pay for them. I currently own a Dan Wesson Valkyrie 9mm, and an Ed Brown .45, and think very highly of them both. The Dan Wesson is really a nice pistol, until you pick up the Ed Brown ...
Dan Wesson is a great value 1911 pistol.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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#7973702
09/14/20 08:43 PM
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Patriots is right. Springfield has wide range of 1911s and I’ve owned most all except their top of the lineTRP. They’re all good for their price range, but if it was my first 1911 and I was going to only have one to start with it would be the Ruger SR1911 full size. I still own an SR as others have came and went. The Ruger offering is an incredible bargain IMHO.
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Re: 1911 thoughts
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09/15/20 02:49 AM
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Recoil not bad. Accuracy good. X2
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09/18/20 01:35 PM
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I have a Springfield TRP. It is an awesome gun. I love 1911s........maybe I'm just old...........
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