1911 .45 info

[mrkastni]

I read an article last night about Springfield Armory's new GI-.45 1911 A1. Anyone seen one of these yet, or better yet shot one? The listed MSRP of just over 400 is very interesting to me as a potential entry level .45. Intent would be for target shooting in a local league, etc. I really like the looks of the 1911 styling, and I have checked into the Kimbers, but they are a bit too pricey for my liking. Any other ideas for something in the lower to middle price range?

Any input is appreciated,

Mike

[irvingdog]

Mil Spec......You et what you pay for.

[scotty18]

The gun may be mil-spec but Springfield armory puts out a great product. I have a couple of 1911's that would be considered mil-spec and they shoot good. You mentioned league shooting. Where are you shooting at? I may be interested. It would probably be a good starter gun. My suggestion would be call the gunshops in the metro area that have indoor ranges and see if you can shoot one. Remember thousands of GI's used the same sort of pistol in the line of duty. I just read a article about aviators in iraq being issued 1911's. Some of the pistols were ones left over from other wars and one is reported to be a UNION SIGNAL left over from ww2.

Thanks, Scotty (BUY A GLOCK)

[mrkastni]

Thanks for the input Scotty. You run a great forum here. I live in Sioux City IA. I used to live West of the Metro (Montrose) and used to shoot at Bills Gun shop. Unfortunately, things happen and sometimes a guy needs to move away from the neat places with all of the sporting opportunities.. I refuse to give up FM forums, I consider them a critical link to the land I deeply miss.

Anyway, I joined a gun club in Sioux City, great bunch of people, indoor range with bowling pin, target, tactical, bench rest rifle, and other leagues, plus we are opening an up to 300 yard outdoor range this spring with both pistol and rifle stations.

Gun club is a positive about the move, but unfortunately it all took place shortly before change in MN political scene took place giving more rights to law abiding gun owners. Now if we in IA can follow the lead.

I will look into that 1911 as a starter for the centerfire target league, but a good friend of mine showed me his small selection of Glocks last night. He is in LE and really likes them. He made me promise to visit the range with him before buying anything, so I am sure the Glocks will get a fair showing. I can certainly see that the little plastic gun would make a great carry gun, but when you live in the State of IA, COunty of Woodbury, it is not really something a person looks for. Carry permits are less likely to acquire here than a Muskie in a farm pond... Hahahaha!

Let me know if you get down this way, I will take you over to the range for a while.

Mike

[scotty18]

I take it you can't get a permit to carry in Iowa. As far as the Springfield 1911, I think you would be ok with it. If you get the opertunity to shoot your friends glock, you'll like them. I have 1911s and I do carry them, but I usually carry a glock. I have a model 27 which works good for me to conceal. The 1911 are fine guns and they can be modified very easily. I have a "officers" model and have done a lot to make it shoot better. The big thing is find a gun your confortable with and practice a lot. Have fun in your league.

Scotty