The order was placed with Springfield on Feb. 3 and the order was filled and received on July 20 of this year. So, it has been a very challenging year in this regard. But I have absolutely no complaints. My name was drawn in a state police raffle, and the prize was one-half the cost of this pistol!
But the Springer's here now, and I had it at the range on Sunday. Initial impressions were that the pistol cycled well and shot nice groups. It was storming on Sunday, so I didn't bring home any wet paper targets. I was shooting 15 yards, free standing with 2 hand hold.
Started shooting with Federal ammunition and after 30 uneventful rounds, I switched to my handloads. All of it cycled well. At 15 yards, holding as described, most shots fell within a 2" square with quite a few landing hole in hole. For an average shooter like myself, I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy.
The manual states that SA sets factory sights for a 6 o'clock hold. That hold, however, guided the shots 2" high and 2" to the left. With adjustable sights on the pistol, out came the screwdriver set. I set the sights for a center mass aim, and after a few shots to tweak, the black was getting shot out of the bull.
The slide to frame fit is tight and has no noticeable slop/movement. I tested the resistance on the the bushing to slide fit, and it was snug. I did not remove it but felt the resistance. I hope to keep the bushing tight and so it won't be removed for field stripping.
The trigger break averages 5.25 pounds with no noticeable creep.
In short, I believe this one's a keeper, and so I don't plan on modifying it.
Pics:
Bayou
But the Springer's here now, and I had it at the range on Sunday. Initial impressions were that the pistol cycled well and shot nice groups. It was storming on Sunday, so I didn't bring home any wet paper targets. I was shooting 15 yards, free standing with 2 hand hold.
Started shooting with Federal ammunition and after 30 uneventful rounds, I switched to my handloads. All of it cycled well. At 15 yards, holding as described, most shots fell within a 2" square with quite a few landing hole in hole. For an average shooter like myself, I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy.
The manual states that SA sets factory sights for a 6 o'clock hold. That hold, however, guided the shots 2" high and 2" to the left. With adjustable sights on the pistol, out came the screwdriver set. I set the sights for a center mass aim, and after a few shots to tweak, the black was getting shot out of the bull.
The slide to frame fit is tight and has no noticeable slop/movement. I tested the resistance on the the bushing to slide fit, and it was snug. I did not remove it but felt the resistance. I hope to keep the bushing tight and so it won't be removed for field stripping.
The trigger break averages 5.25 pounds with no noticeable creep.
In short, I believe this one's a keeper, and so I don't plan on modifying it.
Pics:
Bayou
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