To be or not to be....a Colt...

razoraggie · Post by **razoraggie** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:40 pm

After some review and a VERY eventful day at the range...I am wanting to purchase a firearm that I shot and fell in love with. I put about 125 rnds through a Springfield 1911 A1 Loaded 45 Super a few days ago and LOVE this thing!!! My only question would be if there is any pros or conns with a Springfield 1911 compared to others. I know there are plenty of 1911 fans in here and NO, I do not plan on retiring my Glock, but just really interested in any input before I spend....no wait....INVEST these funds.

Post by **Charles L. Cotton** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:48 pm

I love Colt 1911's and I have a few. I also have a couple of Less Baer Thunder Ranch Specials and two Springfield 1911's, a Loaded in .45 ACP and a customized .38 Super I plan to use in ESP.

While am a Colt fan (with their warts and all) and my TRS's are wonderful guns, I think the best bang for the buck is the Springfield Loaded 1911's. With a street price around $650, I don't think it can be matched.

Chas.

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:25 am

I carry a SA 1911-A1. It is a reliable & very accurate gun.
You will not be disappointed.

HankB · Post by **HankB** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:01 am

I've got a Les Baer Premier II which I purchased very lightly used, and am extremely happy with it.

Though I've got an older Colt National Match I'm also pleased with, I'd never buy another Colt product since I learned the hard way (with a Colt Govt. Model Jammamatic) that Colt does not honor their warranties.

RubenZ · Post by **RubenZ** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:26 am

I have a Colt 1911 and while its a beautiful gun and I got it brand new wor 600.00 they are pretty basic.

Colts are beautiful but they lack the features and customizations of other mfg. Look at the Springfield Loaded or even the New Taurus PT1911 that is making waves all over the net. The prices are going up on those too because of popularity.

pbandjelly · Post by **pbandjelly** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:33 pm

Charles L. Cotton wrote: a customized .38 Super I plan to use in ESP.

Extra Sensory Perception????

Post by **Charles L. Cotton** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:19 pm

pbandjelly wrote:
Charles L. Cotton wrote: a customized .38 Super I plan to use in ESP.
Extra Sensory Perception????

Sorry, IDPA Division - Enhanced Service Pistol. I sometimes forget that there are some people who don't shoot IDPA.

Chas.

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:22 pm

Charles L. Cotton wrote:
pbandjelly wrote:
Charles L. Cotton wrote: a customized .38 Super I plan to use in ESP.
Extra Sensory Perception????
Sorry, IDPA Division - Enhanced Service Pistol. I sometimes forget that there are some people who don't shoot IDPA.

Chas.

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:01 pm

Take a look at STI's Spartan - - - I love mine.

GaryTx · Post by **GaryTx** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:23 pm

I shoot a SA 1911 Loaded in steel plate competition...it's a great gun.

RPBrown · Post by **RPBrown** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:54 pm

1911's are great. The SA, Colt, S&W, and most customs are all great. I have more 1911's than any other style.

razoraggie · Post by **razoraggie** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:30 pm

Well...here she is gentlemen. I picked her up about 3 hours ago and feel like I'm a proud new father. A little heavier than my Glock, but does she ever shoot like a charm!

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dws1117 · Post by **dws1117** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:03 pm

Nice looking gun. I love the Springfield Mil-spec. Mine was my introduction into the 1911 world and the one gun that I will NEVER sell or trade. It has been slightly customized. The only original parts left are the frame, slide, barrel, sights,and grip safety. It makes me look really good at the range. It also carries well. Personally I think it carries better than Glocks. Get a good holster and belt. Enjoy the gun.

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