Springfield Armory Loaded PX9104LP

[iefstath]

Anyone have one of these or any experience with? I picked up an EMP and it just had an awesome feel in my hand but I absolutely refuse to buy a 9mm for my first 1911... I can get the GI version for $400 but its green and I really like the lightweight Bi-tone much better and I think it would be more practical for carry.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=21

 

[m4bushy]

i have a Smith and Wesson SW1911PD that has the Scandium Alloy Frame. I'm not a big fan of this gun. after shooting it compared to my Kimber Grand Gaptor and my Taurus PD1911AR it isn't the first 1911 i grab on the way to the range. I won't buy another alloy framed 1911.

 

[Hanwei]

Anyone have one of these or any experience with? I picked up an EMP and it just had an awesome feel in my hand but I absolutely refuse to buy a 9mm for my first 1911...

What's the big deal? You like it? Get it. Don't let macho-ness get in the way of you buying a gun you want

 

[Skald]

Modern 9mm personal def. loads are a lot more effective than people thought. I was one of those who were 'oh, 9mm is useless' until I did some research and found out the leaps and bounds that have happened.

 

[soloman02]

Also, 9mm is cheaper to shoot, and is more plentiful than 45.

 

[iefstath]

I have plenty of 9mm's...I want a traditional 1911 not because I think that 9mm is inadequate but because I feel a 45 acp 1911 is just the right thing... I am looking more for info on the particular model, not a heated discussion on the benefits/shortfalls of the 9mm

 

[MassMark]

Damn! I thought this was another 9mm vs 45ACP thread - we need more of those....

I have not seen this gun, but perhaps others have. I did read a review of this piece and it was pretty positive. I'm not sure where you are located, but perhaps call other dealers, to see if they have one in stock? Good luck with your search...

 

[Skald]

Well, whats the limit your willing to spend? I like the SA Mil-Spec series or a Colt Series 70.

Also, you want the 1911 or 1911A1?

 

[iefstath]

thats a good question...what are the major diffs between a 1911 and 1911-a1?

 

[Skald]

Found this on the firing line

 

[Skald]

Now the biggest thing is if you live in MA your choices for a 1911 are pretty limited given the AG regs and such.

A lot on the board speak well of the S&W 1911 and not sure, but heard the Sig GSR. The man to really talk to is Greg Derr, the man is a wizard with the 1911 and knows a lot about them. He is a great 1911smith and knows a lot of the 1911.