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Tell me about Springfield 1911s

SilentKnightSilentKnight Member Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited October 2004 in General Discussion
I found a Springfield 1911 that someone would like to trade me for my Glock 17. The slide is a little worn on the 1911. Sound like a decent trade? He also offered me a SIG P226.

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Come and Take it

Dont mess with Texas
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  • CWatsonCWatson Member Posts: 964 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I own both,the Glock is a better gun,keep it.

    If you want something other than a Glock and like the Sig trade for it.


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  • SilentKnightSilentKnight Member Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Springfield was like this execpt with a black finish.

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  • mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Pass on the Springfield but I'd jump all over the P226 in a heartbeat if he is talking about a straight up trade for the Glock.

    "Nothing can ever be made 'idiot proof' because idiots are simply too clever"!
    Mark T. Christian
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  • mauser_centralmauser_central Member Posts: 733 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm going against the grain again. I like the springfield 1911a1 very well. but opinions are like .....you know , so i'll not rant.[:D]

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  • ZERODINZERODIN Member Posts: 6,338
    edited November -1
    Looks like a mil-spec, which is on par with the Glock for retail value. I love the Springfield, but you can do better than straight-up for your Glock on that particular model. Get one anyhow. [:)]
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  • mpolansmpolans Member Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Market price-wise, I think the Sig might be the best deal. As far as which gun I'd pick to keep, I'd take the 1911. I had a Glock and a Springfield 1911. Don't have the Glock anymore, still have a 1911.
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  • ZERODINZERODIN Member Posts: 6,338
    edited November -1
    I'd take a 1911 over a full-size Glock any day. A subcompact Glock may be more convenient for deep concealment than a 1911, but for a full-size gun the 1911 is unbeatable, and Springfield is by far the best value in a 1911, and not far off from top quality.
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  • shooter4shooter4 Member Posts: 4,457
    edited November -1
    I have a bullseye gun made from a mil spec 1911a1 Srpingfield.

    I love it.

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  • calamitywoodcalamitywood Member Posts: 939 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Glock is a well made dependable gun of good reputation and I hate them - Go figure. ON the other hand i love my Kimber Classic so much I sleep with it [:D]
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  • drygulchdandrygulchdan Member Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I traded my glock 27 for a springfield armory mil-spec 1911.I took it to the range then went and bought another s/a 1911 in stainless.
    I am satisfied with the Springfield armory 1911s

    Never trust a government that doesnt trust its own citizens with guns
    --Thomas Jefferson

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  • hughbetchahughbetcha Member Posts: 7,801 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you like the 1911A1, the Springfield Armory is the best in my opinion, next to an orinal pre-war Colt in perfect condition. P226 is one of the most highly engineered and evolved modern pistols made. It's clearly worth more than any stock SA 1911, and in my opinion is worth more than any Glock ever made. I'd go for the trade and throw in a few bucks just to get my hands on the Sig.
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How new is your Glock? Does it have rails and finger grooves?

    Can you shoot the SA before you trade? Are you getting someone else's problem? If the SA was loaded (ambi safety, better sights, beavertail grip safety, better trigger) I would trade.

    If not I would pass. Your Glock will be 100% more reliable, not need custom work, and most likely shoot better.

    How beat up is the Sig?
    CDNN has a sale running on used Cop Sigs for $369 to $429. Your Glock used, if a Gen 3, is worth $425 to $450 used.


    Regards,
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  • SilentKnightSilentKnight Member Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ya my Glock is a 3rd generation and in excellent condition. The SIG P226 is two tone, with very minor wear. The only rust I saw was on the grip screws.

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  • alledanalledan Member Posts: 19,541
    edited November -1
    Go Sig!





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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ive had alot of experience with the Springfield 1911's and own two myself a 1911A1 Loaded and a Tactical Response Pistol (TRP)like the FBI Hostage rescue team uses.They are top quality made Handguns Im wanting one of the Hi Cap models they offer.One thing I will tell you that applys to Springfields 1911's and that is they take a long time to break in.After I bought my first one and realized how long and hard the were on the hand to set and rack the slide over and over I bought gloves and used them after about 300RDs of ammo shot threw it.The gloves made racking the slide much more pleasnt on the hands.Their guns are extremely tight.A Reminder to never release the slide unless your chambering a round as releasing the slide and letting it slap can damage the action.Good Luck!!

    Rugster




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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    226 two tone goes for $399 in CDNN. Figure transfer and shipping and it gets right up there.

    I just bought a used Glock 17 gen3 with night sites for $450. I like all the cheap hicaps available now and I shoot pretty good with it. I already have a GK21 & a Kimber. If you shoot good with it, I wouldn't swap it for either of those guns.

    The SA most likely needs a trigger job. Depends on what you want to do.

    Regards,
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  • SilentKnightSilentKnight Member Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do you have a link to the CDNN website?

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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's http://www.cdnninvestments.com

    You have to download the most recent catalog to see the prices on thier guns.

    Regards,
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  • SilentKnightSilentKnight Member Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the link.

    PS. Email sent Mark C.

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