Magnumite
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The Dan Wessons have a very good reputation. For the cost just this side of the $2K+ customs they seem to be a good deal.
Talk me out of a 1911...
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Mt Airy
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I have read good things on Dan Wesson 1911s . But I had one of there revolvers and that was a real piece of shit !
Johnthetoolguy
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These are the 1911's I currently own. The S&W's have been very good to me. Both are very accurate. The one on top is a Doug Koenig Professional Series in 45acp. Trigger pull on this thing is 3 lbs. The other Smith is a 9mm Pro series.Trigger pull is 4 lbs. Both are out of the box that way and were had for hundreds less than list price.
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501st
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Op here...not talked out of it. Just the opposite (thanks a lot!).
Still gathering funds and researching. I went and handled some nice ones, and the nicer ones ($$$) were even nicer. Somehow my cost estimate crept up a little.
The Springfield MC operator at engage is calling your name.
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=169279
Or you could go all out and get a Springfield TRP.
I'd like to thank you all deeply for talking me out of a 1911....NOT.
Purchased a Springfield MC Operator today ( from this thread ).
Looking forward to picking it up. Now ISO good mags, a holster or two and AMMO. Let the good times roll...
Edit: Any advice for a new 1911 owner is most welcome. I'm no firearms beginner, but this is my first 1911.
Purchased a Springfield MC Operator today ( from this thread ).
Looking forward to picking it up. Now ISO good mags, a holster or two and AMMO. Let the good times roll...
Edit: Any advice for a new 1911 owner is most welcome. I'm no firearms beginner, but this is my first 1911.
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Johnthetoolguy
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I bought a bunch of 1911 mags direct from Wilson. They run $30 to $35.
Really nice pick up.
I like Chip McCormick mags. Never a problem with them. A little cheaper than Wilson Combat. (Which are very nice also)
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1531652828/chip-mccormick-power-mag-magazine-with-base-pad-1911-government-commander-45-acp
I like Chip McCormick mags. Never a problem with them. A little cheaper than Wilson Combat. (Which are very nice also)
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1531652828/chip-mccormick-power-mag-magazine-with-base-pad-1911-government-commander-45-acp
Mooseman
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Very pretty.
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Haha, now you will find out that you need to spend half what you paid for the pisfol to purchase mags! Wilson Combat 8 rounders are very reliable, but even a good deal are going to run $30 plus. Save your dough, don't buy cheap mags!
ma_deuce
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501st
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- Jun 16, 2011
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http://idiotscratch.com/buy-now.shtml#1911-ELITE
As for magazines stick to 8 round CMC powermag's, 8 round Wilson Combat ETM's and 8 round Tripp research mags.
- Get a cheap-but-decent bushing wrench. Buy at least five of them. You will leave them all over in random places.
- Use Colt-branded Checkmate magazines. Buy them from Brownells to avoid counterfeits.
- Don't mess with the good thing until you shoot it a bunch to know what it should feel like.
54rndball
take to the hills
I was just look at the Ruger Commander style 1911 with aluminum frame. Very nice!
OrbitalEllipses
Ultimate Member
Just notch the edge of the slide release that makes contact with the plunger...it's free and takes ten minutes: http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=214653
I did not personally like my Wilson ETM magazines. I enjoy my Tripp Cobra mags and Dawson Metalforms.
BH8911
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- Jan 27, 2015
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Sorry I know I just shown this in other post. BUT This is my 1st 1911 I so happy. I'm going to range to put couple rounds though it tomorrow.
there are some nice looking guns on this tread.
Magnumite
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"Get a cheap-but-decent bushing wrench. Buy at least five of them. You will leave them all over in random places. "
Sorry. I've worked all my life using tools to make a living. Everyone slips and makes an oopsie. But for the life of me I cannot understand excuses like this as a reason for not having full length guide rods (another tool to forget or misplace), having multiple bushing wrenches, or any other tool. Yet these same individuals will know exactly what mags they have, where they are and what the firearms' round counts are. If you use a tool and will need it in the future, then it needs a home in the associated paraphernalia bag.
Or for multiple bags and the bench, that tool for each bag/bench. Or buy multiple bushing wrenches because if your guns have tightly fitted bushings those plastic wrenches will round off and wear out, becoming more annoying to use.
Rant off, nothing personal.
Sorry. I've worked all my life using tools to make a living. Everyone slips and makes an oopsie. But for the life of me I cannot understand excuses like this as a reason for not having full length guide rods (another tool to forget or misplace), having multiple bushing wrenches, or any other tool. Yet these same individuals will know exactly what mags they have, where they are and what the firearms' round counts are. If you use a tool and will need it in the future, then it needs a home in the associated paraphernalia bag.
Or for multiple bags and the bench, that tool for each bag/bench. Or buy multiple bushing wrenches because if your guns have tightly fitted bushings those plastic wrenches will round off and wear out, becoming more annoying to use.
Rant off, nothing personal.
HogCommander
Active Member
Nice pistol...congrats!
1911 advice...recommend an aluminum bushing wrench and a needle oiler. The needle oiler is perfect for getting oil in the slide grooves/frame rails when the slide is locked back. I also oil the outside of the barrel at the same time to minimize wear on the bushing.
1911 advice...recommend an aluminum bushing wrench and a needle oiler. The needle oiler is perfect for getting oil in the slide grooves/frame rails when the slide is locked back. I also oil the outside of the barrel at the same time to minimize wear on the bushing.
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
That Springer is very nice pistol. The rail frame is my favorite format, balances great.
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