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Posted on 2/5/13 at 7:39 pm to Chad504boy
The smith is a great gun. There are several reasons that I like the S&W better than that particular Springfield....
1. Skeletonized trigger and hammer on the S&W, not on Springfield.
2. Beaver tail grip safety with memory pad on the S&W, but not on the Springfield.
3. Personal preference, but I like the scalloping on the slide on the S&W.
The beaver tail and hammer on the S&W will prevent a lot of hammer bite, especially if you have meaty hands.
1. Skeletonized trigger and hammer on the S&W, not on Springfield.
2. Beaver tail grip safety with memory pad on the S&W, but not on the Springfield.
3. Personal preference, but I like the scalloping on the slide on the S&W.
The beaver tail and hammer on the S&W will prevent a lot of hammer bite, especially if you have meaty hands.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 7:40 pm to KingRanch
I personally like a skeltonized trigger, along with beaver tail.
Springfield just doesn't handle well for me.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 7:50 pm to POONHOUND
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If yall had to choose between this s&w or the rem r1 enhanced, which woul it be. I'm torn. Both stainless.
The R1 Enhanced is cool but I personally think the S&W is one of the best looking 1911s on the market. I love the fish scale serrations (just like on their M&Ps) and I also like the external extractor. It's easier to service.
Like I said, out of the box, the trigger is awesome. The series 70 style firing mechanism is very smooth and it has a titanium firing pin.
The safety has a very solid feel to it with a positive engagement and it's ambi if that's your thing.
I've changed on mine:
Sights -> Dawson Precision Fiber Optic (only because it was a target pistol and I didn't need the night sights. But they're available if you want to buy them from me)
Magwell and MSH -> Ed Brown Maxiwell (wanted a larger magwell for magazine changes)
Springs -> Wilson Combat spring kit from Midway ($20 - the recoil spring was a bit weak on mine from the factory and the Wilson kit included a new mainspring, so my trigger pull is even lower now)
Magazine release -> Wilson Combat Extended (again, for quicker mag changes)
Grips -> G10 Tiger Stripe VZ Grips (look badass)
You don't have to do all these mods but I think it really makes Gloria stand out...
She's pictured here with a Checkmate 10 round mag:
This post was edited on 2/5/13 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 2/5/13 at 7:54 pm to bapple
You and I need to go shoot one day
Posted on 2/5/13 at 7:55 pm to bapple
Nice info man. as usual.
Nice pistol(s)
as usual. Nice pistol(s)
Posted on 2/5/13 at 7:57 pm to KingRanch
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You and I need to go shoot one day
Heard that!
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Nice info man. as usual. Nice pistol(s)
Preciate it!
An OB outing to somewhere will have to be in the works. But it'll have to be post-ammogeddon.
Posted on 2/6/13 at 6:46 am to Chad504boy
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they got a springfield one that's $950.... its all stainless in the back but i kind of like the S&W.
That is a mil-spec and not even close to a $950 gun.
You can get a range officer for $100 cheaper and get way more features.
That Springfield pictured is a $750 gun man.
Posted on 2/6/13 at 7:07 am to LSUTiger205
I have a S&W 1911. I bought it as a shot show special from Jim's in 2008. I love the gun. I have had some custom work done to it. One of my favorites.
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