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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2011, 07:34:05 AM »
And magazines, more magazines!   ;D

Nice 1911, gorgeous in fact. Glad you were able to spit the kool aid out without swallowing any!!!!  ;)  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2011, 07:42:10 AM »
Congrats on your first 1911.  Ya done good. 
It looks like the only thing you really need is ammo and range time.

Ammo I can do.  Range time is a bit trickier.  Thanks for all the kind words, y'all.   ;D

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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2011, 08:09:05 AM »
Ammo I can do.  Range time is a bit trickier.  Thanks for all the kind words, y'all.   ;D

Congrats, BAC.  My first auto pistol was a Colt Gov. Model 70 and I still think the 1911 is the  most striking and good looking sidearm out there.

Looks like it has everything really needed.

Two options some folks consider are an arched mainspring housing, which is purely a comfort/fit issue, and the other is getting the grip safety pinned, which is done by folks who worry about their weapon being disabled should then not manage to get a firm grip before they need to make a shot.  Others worry more about the the gun firing when not intended.
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2011, 09:29:47 AM »
Question:  How are the Springfield magazines?  I just found a coupon that came with the 1911.  I can get 7 round mags directly from Springfield for $12 and 10 rounders for $17.  It's a one-time deal.  Any feedback on the Springfield mags is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2011, 09:48:01 AM »
I'm not a 1911 guy, but its hard to beat factory mags, and the price seems right. As far as mods? I'd put a few hundred rounds through it before messing with it. It really is a pretty gun (for a rust bucket). ;D
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2011, 10:55:15 AM »
I've never had any problems with factory magazines.  I've only had problems with one magazine - I believe it was a Star that came with one of the 1911s I bought second hand.  I usually run eight round magazines in my 1911s.

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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2011, 12:59:59 PM »
get em. Mags are mags. Plus I'm sure Springfield wouldn't endorse crappy mags.
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2011, 03:13:21 PM »
That the best looking Glock I ever saw.  ;D
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2011, 04:41:54 PM »
Great looking.  Makes me want to run out and get one.  Good thing we're iced in.
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Re: I know I said I was going to buy a Glock, but couldn't help myself when...
« Reply #19 on: January 16, 2011, 05:48:19 PM »
Great looking.  Makes me want to run out and get one.  Good thing we're iced in.

Still ?

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