New (used) 1911 A1

RSC1 · 05-23-2008, 07:09 PM

I'm considering the purchase of a Springfield Armory 1911 A1. Looks new but is about 8-10 years old. I don't have or now much about a .45. I have a Bretta M9, Bursa Thunder .380, Kel-Tec P-3AT and a couple .38's.

on the 1911.

Thanks, RSC1

squirrelbaster · 05-23-2008, 07:26 PM

im in the market for a springfield 1911a1 aswell, whats the one your lookin at going for?, miday USA has 45acp for $24.99 for 50 rnds of cci blazer.

RSC1 · 05-23-2008, 07:29 PM

nathangdad · 05-23-2008, 07:32 PM

. . . by a good gunsmith who will look for abnormal wear patters, worn
rifling, and so on thus giving you a better knowledge about the
true condition of the gun. Also, he can advise you on the price versus the condition of the gun.

Overall, Springfield is a high quality manufacturer.

squirrelbaster · 05-23-2008, 07:32 PM

^ that sounds like good deal to me! one im lookin at is $499 new so half price for used seems like a deal!

rondog · 05-24-2008, 01:39 AM

Can't go wrong with a Springer, especially for that price! Lifetime warranty too, no matter who owns it. If it breaks, they'll fix it. So I've heard anyway. They're supposed to have top shelf customer service. Call 'em up with the serial number, and they'll tell ya all about it.

RSC1 · 05-24-2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks for all you imput. I put 50 rounds through the gun today without a hitch. The original mag holds 7 rounds; however, after loading the first 7, I could only get 6 rounds in the mag. What's that all about? I bought an 8 round mag that worked OK.

05-23-2008, 07:09 PM	#1
RSC1 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	New (used) 1911 A1 I'm considering the purchase of a Springfield Armory 1911 A1. Looks new but is about 8-10 years old. I don't have or now much about a .45. I have a Bretta M9, Bursa Thunder .380, Kel-Tec P-3AT and a couple .38's. on the 1911. Thanks, RSC1

05-23-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,235	im in the market for a springfield 1911a1 aswell, whats the one your lookin at going for?, miday USA has 45acp for $24.99 for 50 rnds of cci blazer. __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

05-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#3
RSC1 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	$250

05-23-2008, 07:32 PM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,436	Have it examined . . . . . . by a good gunsmith who will look for abnormal wear patters, worn rifling, and so on thus giving you a better knowledge about the true condition of the gun. Also, he can advise you on the price versus the condition of the gun. Overall, Springfield is a high quality manufacturer.

05-23-2008, 07:32 PM	#5
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,235	^ that sounds like good deal to me! one im lookin at is $499 new so half price for used seems like a deal! __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

05-24-2008, 01:39 AM	#6
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,323	Can't go wrong with a Springer, especially for that price! Lifetime warranty too, no matter who owns it. If it breaks, they'll fix it. So I've heard anyway. They're supposed to have top shelf customer service. Call 'em up with the serial number, and they'll tell ya all about it. __________________ What she doesn't know about, doesn't piss her off.....

05-24-2008, 06:38 PM	#7
RSC1 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 9	Thanks Thanks for all you imput. I put 50 rounds through the gun today without a hitch. The original mag holds 7 rounds; however, after loading the first 7, I could only get 6 rounds in the mag. What's that all about? I bought an 8 round mag that worked OK.