Finally got a 1911

[J.T.]

I have wanted a 1911 for quite some time. Yesterday my wife(Barbicatter) bailed from work a little early and met at the gun store- in case I needed help choosing. I ended up getting the stainless loaded Springfield. I almoooooost got the stainless GI, but she convinced me to get the loaded instead.
After a good cleaning and much fondling, I finally got to the range today to try it out. The gun is a pleasure to shoot :D. I shot mostly federal 230gr FMJ and a few 200gr Hornady JHP. All rounds cycled smoothly- no problems to report.
Also, I picked up a inexpensive OWB holster to tide me over until I can order a custom one.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58406&d=1269734322

[Clevinger]

That looks sweet. I like how the writing on the side is low-key.

[Barbicatter]

I'm glad the tax return went to good use.:D

[cwb]

great choice

[J.T.]

thanks

Not to worry.............
the tax money will be put to further good use when wife picks her new gun-of choice out.;)

[HisSoldier]

Best to spend the tax return before the kenyan decides to steal it back again.

[Sgt Pepper]

now when you say you went to the range after a good cleaning and much fondling, are you talking about the 1911 or your dear wife??? sorry, just had to ask. :D btw, great choice. love the selection.

[stuffaknuckle]

Welcome to the 1911 club!

[Elvishead]

HisSoldier

Best to spend the tax return before the Kenyan decides to steal it back again.

It took me about 3-4 seconds to figure that one out. LMAO.:D:rolleyes::p

[J.T.]

:D

[N.H. Yankee]

Hallelujah, another sees the light.:D Congrats, you sure joined the 1911 brotherhood in style. That is one fine looking specimen and you'll now know the reason the 1911 receives so much praise. I've owned and shot a boatload of guns, but I always find myself gravitating back to the 1911.

[SilentHitz]

Congrats, but be advised, they are addictive. It is also a well known fact, that if you lock 2 1911s in the same safe they will multiply!;) I started with 2, and last time I opened the safe...they had 11 "kids".:p

[passintime]

Very good choice, you will be very, very happy with it!:D

[Barbicatter]

Well maybe their off-spring will look like this:
http://www.sigsauer.com/upFiles/catalog/product/1911-Carry-Stain-detail-L.jpg

or this:
http://www.coltsmfg.com/upload/guns%2fcolt_pistols%2fo4540xse_tn.png

[passintime]

Fine choices for an off-spring Barbi! I'd go with the bottom one ;)

[Leejack]

Congratulations!

Mighty fine lookin gun! Those Springer cross canon grips are gorgeous!

Lee

[J.T.]

I must admit that I do like these grips. I had been shopping around for grips before I even bought the gun and saw some really cool diamond back and prairie rattler grips. I guesss I'll keep the ones that came on it for now- they have grown on me.

[KyJim]

Congratulations on your new pistol. The Springfield Loadeds are good guns.

[t45]

Very nice. Welcome to the 1911 club. :)

[Giorgio]

Congrats J.T. I'm a 1911 fan since ever. Unfortunately I own just a spanish copy, but it works very well anyway.
I'd like to strut with neighborhood :D so I think to order online this shiny grip!
[Silly thing, I know]

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7210/gripu.jpg


http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58279&d=1269437043

Please, pat Saki for me. ;)

[SilentHitz]

Not silly at all, got a pair on my Sistema Colt.:D

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/SilentHitz/DSCF0011.jpg

[Giorgio]

Best to spend the tax return before the kenyan decides to steal it back again.

http://www.smileys.it/images/smileys_it_192.gif I think there will be a shopping race, because HC is law.

[Giorgio]

Not silly at all, got a pair on my Sistema Colt

But your beautiful weapon has a nice contrast B/W :)

[rptrower]

J.T., you and Barbicatter both have excellent taste in pistols. I am glad to see you choose the Loaded SS over the GI. You won't be dissappointed. If this is your first 1911, it won't be your last!

[Barbicatter]

He can get another one after his wife gets another one. :p

[Giorgio]

He can get another one after his wife gets another one.

Just to be clear! :D:D:D

[Barbicatter]

:D He just shacks his head. He knows he can't reason with me.:p

[Giorgio]

I feel very close to J.T. :rolleyes:

[SmokyBaer]

Very nice loaded SA !! ;)

[J.T.]

Thanks.
I picked up an 8 rnd Wilson C. mag for it today, but have not tested it yet. Wife is now in the process of deciding that she needs a full sized 1911. O well, if she gets one at least it will fit in my holster.:D

[Live Free]

I recently purchased a few 8rd Chip McCormick magazines (http://www.cmctactical.com/product_48_detailed.htm) fo9r use in my SA Loaded. Having used them this weekend for the first time I can report they work as well or better than the factory magazines in this pistol. These are the Classic (read basic) magazines, I haven't tired the higher end "Match Grade" or "Power Mags". They now have "Power Mag Plus" for those wishing to spend $$.

Having success with these magazines, I made another purchase of 2 Power Mags which I plan to leave full of JHP's in my nightstand.

[Sgt Pepper]

Cheesy grips, huh?? Guess I better unload this piece immediately to lowest bidder...

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu81/steplaw/IMG_3282_2.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu81/steplaw/IMG_3279_1.jpg

[Giorgio]

Sgt Pepper, I'm drooling! :o

[GotTheFeaver]

Sgt Pepper...If you're offering..I'd be happy to take that shiny pistol off your hands!! Sweeeet!:D

[SilentHitz]

Guess I better unload this piece immediately to lowest bidder... Lowest bidder huh? Ok, gimme $100 and I'll take that ugly thing off your hands.;)

[junho806]

wow you're wife told you get the loaded?
you are one lucky man...
hold on to that one she's definitely a keeper
;)