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Old 10-01-2007, 10:57 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 10-18-2007, 12:13 PM   #2
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Thumbs up 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.
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Old 10-31-2007, 10:57 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:23 PM   #4
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Thumbs up 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!
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Old 11-10-2007, 01:57 AM   #5
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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.
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Old 11-10-2007, 03:27 AM   #6
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Top of the line pistol, accuracy is astounding. It'll outshoot 45's that cost hundreds more.
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Old 11-10-2007, 04:03 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 12-07-2007, 03:34 PM   #8
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I need info on .30-06 springfield
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:08 PM   #9
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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!
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Old 02-20-2008, 11:08 PM   #10
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Do you have a picture. I would like to see that.
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