Which of these 1911 pistols do you prefer?

Vile Shadow · May 27, 2015

Which of these 1911 pistols do you prefer?

This....

http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/Series70™.aspx#LiveContent[O1070A1CS]

Or this....

http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-mil-spec-45-acp/

jimbobborg · May 27, 2015

Does the SA have a Series 80 trigger? If so, the Colt. If not, then it's a toss up between that SA and a Colt 1991.

Drmsparks · May 27, 2015

if you want a WWII looking gun they are both well suited for that, the colt has better resale due to name recognition. Both makers create nice pistols.

If you plan on shooting it alot, get something with real sights.

I believe an IP has the colt on sale right now.....

JOESTEELER · May 27, 2015

I carry a 1911 because life is to short to carry a ugly gun. So choose the Springfield because it looks even better. but just carry a 1911

A1Uni · May 27, 2015

I've got this one in stock for $805.00

Factory Number: O1991
UPC Number: 098289011176

COL Series 1991 Government .45 ACP 5 Inch Barrel Blue Finish White Dot Sights Rosewood Grips 7 Round
1991 Series
Direct descendant of the original Colt 1911. Series 80 firing system. Single action. Steel receiver and steel slide. Features a long solid aluminum trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil system. Includes high profile white dot sights and lowered ejection port. Standard safety lock and a grip safety.

FeelTheNoise · May 27, 2015

I can't speak on the Colt, but I have the SA Mil-Spec and it's been great. Built solid and shoots well, haven't had any trouble with it. It's a no frills 1911, but I like the look of the GI style and combat sights.

Magnumite · May 27, 2015

As stated, the SA Mil Spec has improve high visibility sights. So does the Colt.

If you are looking for a shooter then either one will do. They are same configuration guns.

The Colt undoubtedly has the military dimension barrel. Often the Springer will have a more nicely fit barrel and yield more precision. There is a Mil Spec in the classifieds for $600, low round count.

So, does one choose the cross cannons or the horsie?

501st · May 27, 2015

Sling Blade said:
Which of these 1911 pistols do you prefer?

This....

http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/Series70™.aspx#LiveContent[O1070A1CS]

Or this....

http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-mil-spec-45-acp/

I prefer springfield as a company and their option is likely to be cheaper than the colt while equaling it in quality at the very least.

Vile Shadow · May 27, 2015

Magnumite said:
As stated, the SA Mil Spec has improve high visibility sights. So does the Colt.

If you are looking for a shooter then either one will do. They are same configuration guns.

The Colt undoubtedly has the military dimension barrel. Often the Springer will have a more nicely fit barrel and yield more precision. There is a Mil Spec in the classifieds for $600, low round count.

I saw that, blued though.

So, does one choose the cross cannons or the horsie?

Good question. It seems we have quite the headscratcher here.

mopar92 · May 27, 2015

Springfield. Colt is gonna go bankrupt and there's no reason to save them. So for warranty only Springfield. Plus it has better guts than the Colt. Notice the product description that says match grade barrel?

TAliyev · May 27, 2015

I'd say Colt, because if you ever decide to install drop-in grip safety from Wilson Combat, it will fit precisely on Colt while leaving big unpleasant gap on SA. I have both SA and Colt.

Vile Shadow · May 27, 2015

TAliyev said:
I'd say Colt, because if you ever decide to install drop-in grip safety from Wilson Combat, it will fit precisely on Colt while leaving big unpleasant gap on SA. I have both SA and Colt.

Nah. The stock one will be fine. The only thing I might add would be a lanyard loop.

tkd4life · May 27, 2015

Sling Blade said:
I saw that, blued though.

I'm not sure if I'm misunderstanding you, but the 1911 listed doesn't look blued to me, it looks parkerized. Mine looked exactly the same when I got it. Their low end stuff these days tend to be parkeraized while their high end stuff (TRP's) have another finish all together. I started with a mil-spec SA 1911 and of course I couldn't leave anything alone. Either way, my 1911 is one of my favorites.

Vile Shadow · May 27, 2015

Maybe it is parked. Doesn't matter though. I want a stainless one.

TAliyev · May 27, 2015

Sling Blade said:
Nah. The stock one will be fine.

For how long?

Things you will want to change after a little while (on any of those two) :
- Mainspring housing (metal with no lock)
- Trigger (longer one)
- Hammer (commander style)
- ..and as a result of hammer : grip safety (this is where Wilson Combat drop-in comes into play).
- Thumb safety
- Slide stop (to match thumb safety)
- Recoil spring guide (factory guides are just plain ugly on both stainless versions).
- Grips and grip screws
- Whatever else comes to your mind.....

Racer Doug14 · May 27, 2015

Springfield.

madchestermonkey · May 27, 2015

I have that exact colt and it's everything I wanted! Shots good, finish is very nice. Don't have a pic on my phone but if you see one in person you will buy it. I got mine at duffy's.

The stock photo does show it clearly but it's all stainless with some sections unpolished

RoadDawg · May 28, 2015

Sling Blade said:
Nah. The stock one will be fine. The only thing I might add would be a lanyard loop.

If you really want stainless... Go get a Ruger SR1911... It is a series 70 pistol with a lot of great features and an excellent rep for the pistol and service from Ruger. I have both the full size and the CMD. They are both great shooters. And appointed very nicely from the factory. They are not "Military Grade" lookers as they have features that are add ons for most pistols... But they are damn nice pistols.

Vile Shadow · May 28, 2015

I looked at those. They ain't bad at all.

But I gotta have the original style hammer.

protegeV · May 28, 2015

Springfield, purely for aesthetic reasons :cool:

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