Springfield Champion Loaded

Roy Collins · 10-01-2007, 10:57 PM

Can anyone tell me about the .45 auto Springfield Champion Stainless steel?
It appears to be the loaded version With the night sights, adjustable trigger, chamber loaded indicator,etc. I tried looking them up but it seems they are discontinued. How do they compare to other 1911s and any firsthand knowledge would be appreciated.

Deersniper · 10-18-2007, 12:13 PM

You'll never regret it. I've had one for 8 mos, and it has been perfect! I picked mine up for 700.00 and it has the nice SA wooden grips. I can find it in the dark, because of the sights. Very accurate, easy to clean, great warranty, and it fits like a glove. Reloads of 185 HBRN's and some Tite Group or Clays makes it even better. Great choice.

Roy Collins · 10-31-2007, 10:57 PM

Deersniper:
Thanks for the info. Picked one up at a pawn shop I frequent. Only problem is a slight scratch where all 1911s get scratched when someone is learning to take them apart. Shoots great. Have had it to the range three times now, still waiting for my first failure to feed. I am going to make it my primary carry gun due to the cost of my Colts. Like you, I love those night sights.

Deersniper · 11-04-2007, 04:23 PM

Ain't it cool? Knew you would like it! Mine has the same little scratch. No big deal. Kimber doesn't offer free night sights with theirs. Still waiting for mine to mess up, but it is great. How accurate is it? Does it have the wooden SA grips? I'd bet my life on that gun, too. If you run out of ammo, you can always blind them with that shiny slide huh!

Roy Collins · 11-10-2007, 01:57 AM

Mine came with the black Hogue combat grips. It is more accurate than I am. I have been shooting some old miltary ammo and some S&B ammo so I can't say for sure exactly how accurate it truly is, but it shoots everything fine and everybody that shoots it likes it. When I brought it home I used some FLitz and some elbow grease on it and it shines brightly.

Midas · 11-10-2007, 03:27 AM

Top of the line pistol, accuracy is astounding. It'll outshoot 45's that cost hundreds more.

sgtjimh · 11-10-2007, 04:03 PM

Good choice. I have bothe the Champion loaded and the Colt defender. Hard pressed to pick which one I like best. Both shoot fine with no problems so far. Just can't beat a 1911.

Tyman · 12-07-2007, 03:34 PM

I need info on .30-06 springfield

Deersniper · 02-13-2008, 03:08 PM

I know this thread is getting old, but Roy, I didn't like the bright shiny finish on the gun so I broke it down and pushed it in [one direction only] across a fine emery cloth sandpaper on a glass surface, and the scratches are gone and it has a brushed finish on it now. It looks great!

Roy Collins · 02-20-2008, 11:08 PM

Deersniper:

Do you have a picture. I would like to see that.

10-01-2007, 10:57 PM	#1
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 306	Springfield Champion Loaded Can anyone tell me about the .45 auto Springfield Champion Stainless steel? It appears to be the loaded version With the night sights, adjustable trigger, chamber loaded indicator,etc. I tried looking them up but it seems they are discontinued. How do they compare to other 1911s and any firsthand knowledge would be appreciated.

10-18-2007, 12:13 PM	#2
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 910	SS Loaded Champ You'll never regret it. I've had one for 8 mos, and it has been perfect! I picked mine up for 700.00 and it has the nice SA wooden grips. I can find it in the dark, because of the sights. Very accurate, easy to clean, great warranty, and it fits like a glove. Reloads of 185 HBRN's and some Tite Group or Clays makes it even better. Great choice.

11-04-2007, 04:23 PM	#4
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 910	SS loaded Champ Ain't it cool? Knew you would like it! Mine has the same little scratch. No big deal. Kimber doesn't offer free night sights with theirs. Still waiting for mine to mess up, but it is great. How accurate is it? Does it have the wooden SA grips? I'd bet my life on that gun, too. If you run out of ammo, you can always blind them with that shiny slide huh!

11-10-2007, 03:27 AM	#6
Midas Shoot 'Em Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,155 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Top of the line pistol, accuracy is astounding. It'll outshoot 45's that cost hundreds more. __________________ Think before you post! "Stupid is as stupid does"-Forrest Gump Member Of The Billy And T Fan Club

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10-31-2007, 10:57 PM	#3
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 306	Deersniper: Thanks for the info. Picked one up at a pawn shop I frequent. Only problem is a slight scratch where all 1911s get scratched when someone is learning to take them apart. Shoots great. Have had it to the range three times now, still waiting for my first failure to feed. I am going to make it my primary carry gun due to the cost of my Colts. Like you, I love those night sights.

11-10-2007, 01:57 AM	#5
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 306	Mine came with the black Hogue combat grips. It is more accurate than I am. I have been shooting some old miltary ammo and some S&B ammo so I can't say for sure exactly how accurate it truly is, but it shoots everything fine and everybody that shoots it likes it. When I brought it home I used some FLitz and some elbow grease on it and it shines brightly.

11-10-2007, 04:03 PM	#7
sgtjimh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	Good choice. I have bothe the Champion loaded and the Colt defender. Hard pressed to pick which one I like best. Both shoot fine with no problems so far. Just can't beat a 1911.

12-07-2007, 03:34 PM	#8
Tyman Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redmond,OR Posts: 22	I need info on .30-06 springfield

02-13-2008, 03:08 PM	#9
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 910	I know this thread is getting old, but Roy, I didn't like the bright shiny finish on the gun so I broke it down and pushed it in [one direction only] across a fine emery cloth sandpaper on a glass surface, and the scratches are gone and it has a brushed finish on it now. It looks great!

02-20-2008, 11:08 PM	#10
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 306	Deersniper: Do you have a picture. I would like to see that.