This will be my first 1911-type, to be used only for range fun and possibly for steel matches. I'm used to Glocks and BHPs, so I'm in need of advice on this gun. I'm looking for maximum accuracy without buying a custom gun, and I think I found a pretty good deal on a "beginner" pistol.
This is a stainless ported model, polished flats, adjustable sights, and the trigger is the best I've felt on a semi-auto. I'm sure it's been worked on. Breaks surprisingly cleanly, no creep, grit, or anything else. Feels like it is 2 to 3 pounds! The gun is in the consignment case for $550, and it looks like it has been taken care of very well. The only signs of use are on the barrel where the blueing has been rubbed off by the slide and the charred marks on the porting. Otherwise, it is flawless!
The gun comes with one blued "italy" magazine, so I'm sure it is an aftermaket mag, not the original one. Normally, I would buy a new gun, but this one has a much better trigger than what I felt on the Springfield V-12s in the new case for $680.
Here's a link to the manufacturer's page:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911-fs.shtml
A few questions:
When the gun is in battery, I can move the tip of the barrel with my finger about 3/4 of a millimeter in all directions. Is this normal? I thought the barrel bushing is used to prevent this type of movement...
What accuracy would you expect from this gun at 25 yards? 50 yards?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!!
This is a stainless ported model, polished flats, adjustable sights, and the trigger is the best I've felt on a semi-auto. I'm sure it's been worked on. Breaks surprisingly cleanly, no creep, grit, or anything else. Feels like it is 2 to 3 pounds! The gun is in the consignment case for $550, and it looks like it has been taken care of very well. The only signs of use are on the barrel where the blueing has been rubbed off by the slide and the charred marks on the porting. Otherwise, it is flawless!
The gun comes with one blued "italy" magazine, so I'm sure it is an aftermaket mag, not the original one. Normally, I would buy a new gun, but this one has a much better trigger than what I felt on the Springfield V-12s in the new case for $680.
Here's a link to the manufacturer's page:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911-fs.shtml
A few questions:
When the gun is in battery, I can move the tip of the barrel with my finger about 3/4 of a millimeter in all directions. Is this normal? I thought the barrel bushing is used to prevent this type of movement...
What accuracy would you expect from this gun at 25 yards? 50 yards?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!!
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