Got a "Mil-Spec" a month ago after using a Gen 1 Glock since I bought it in 1992 and 38,000 rounds in training and competitions. The inherent accuracy of the SA 1911 is far better, quite simply is the better weapon for almost any application. I've wanted a SA 1911 for many years and now have the firearm I've always wanted, it's everything I've thought it would be...and that is quite simply the best handgun ever built by the company I consider the best in the business. I also have my M1A I bought in 1992 as well, no finer rifle anywhere in the world...the only addition I've added to my M1A is a "trigger shoe" which makes the trigger wider and more comfortable and makes those trigger pulls far better making me even more accurate with better trigger procedures...
I would agree. A stock 1911 is usually inherently more shootable than a stock Glock. I have a Glock 17 I have shot for years and I do ok with it. But then I rent a Springfield Range Officer one day and first mag is much smaller groups and much more centered on target.
@@LarryRickenbacker I know this is 3 years old, but mil specs have no hammer bite. They are really 1911-A1 which addressed the that issue on original 1911 design
I just had the exact same kind as the one on this video given to me because of a death. It was never fired until the 4th of July this year. I loved it more than the 1200$ kimber I own. I like the sights better on the a1 mil spec. To me this 1911 dont shoot like a entry level 1911
Just bought a Mil-Spec yesterday. Probably the only M1911 I’ll ever get. The guy behind the counter was trying to sell me $1,200 Kimbers but I was like, if I have to pay that much, might as well get a second FN FNX-45 Tac cause that gun beats the PANTS off of the 1911! The guy smiled and pulled out the Mil-Spec and two weeks later, I bit. Not only was it much cheaper, I paid only $620 total with tax for mine, but it just scream the history and the legacy the 1911 left behind and is still writing! Can’t wait to shoot it.
I really like my 1911A1 mil spec. It is absolutely beautiful and shoots like a dream.
Just got mine last Monday! Goin to the range for my first shots tomorrow!
I have a 1911a1 Springfield with the old GI sights. It just gets better with age
SA mil spec,my 1st choice other than a colt.💖💥
Just bought my Mil Spec 45 stainless, a wonderful gun, like an angel to shoot that I forgot all my other guns. 👍🥰
I have one. It's my first gun and I love it. Can't go wrong with it.
Got a "Mil-Spec" a month ago after using a Gen 1 Glock since I bought it in 1992 and 38,000 rounds in training and competitions. The inherent accuracy of the SA 1911 is far better, quite simply is the better weapon for almost any application. I've wanted a SA 1911 for many years and now have the firearm I've always wanted, it's everything I've thought it would be...and that is quite simply the best handgun ever built by the company I consider the best in the business. I also have my M1A I bought in 1992 as well, no finer rifle anywhere in the world...the only addition I've added to my M1A is a "trigger shoe" which makes the trigger wider and more comfortable and makes those trigger pulls far better making me even more accurate with better trigger procedures...
I would agree. A stock 1911 is usually inherently more shootable than a stock Glock. I have a Glock 17 I have shot for years and I do ok with it. But then I rent a Springfield Range Officer one day and first mag is much smaller groups and much more centered on target.
Any hammer-bite issues with your mil-Spec?
@@LarryRickenbacker I know this is 3 years old, but mil specs have no hammer bite. They are really 1911-A1 which addressed the that issue on original 1911 design
I just had the exact same kind as the one on this video given to me because of a death. It was never fired until the 4th of July this year. I loved it more than the 1200$ kimber I own. I like the sights better on the a1 mil spec. To me this 1911 dont shoot like a entry level 1911
I just ordered two of these. One for me and one for my son.
I did the same thing but with a miata
This76 year old shooter likes those 3 dot sights. The old GI sights have long since disappeared to these old eyes.
Just bought a Mil-Spec yesterday. Probably the only M1911 I’ll ever get. The guy behind the counter was trying to sell me $1,200 Kimbers but I was like, if I have to pay that much, might as well get a second FN FNX-45 Tac cause that gun beats the PANTS off of the 1911! The guy smiled and pulled out the Mil-Spec and two weeks later, I bit. Not only was it much cheaper, I paid only $620 total with tax for mine, but it just scream the history and the legacy the 1911 left behind and is still writing! Can’t wait to shoot it.
I have many 1911s this Springfield is one of the most accurate i own. Great 1911 especially for the price..
Just traded a used Gen 3 Glock model 22 plus $50 for a brand new Mil-Spec.
I had a chance to shoot the MilSpec..
TBH..it was sweet!!!
Planning to get one myself when I move to the United States..
I pick mine up in two days!🇺🇸
i have my on one. have you had a chance to shoot it yet? how do you like it?
Haven't found a bullet my milspec won't eat.
I carry my mil spec every day. S.A knocked this one out the park
Getting one in a week
About the only thing I can see is a trigger job if the factory trigger is a bit gritty or creepy. Otherwise, it's good to go it is.
Springfield armory I to see make a wide body or 2011 . I like company better than Ruger, Colt and Kimber 1911.
Just ordered mine from Bud's
me too...look forward to getting mine...579 for stainless cant beat the price
Can you change the sights out for something different like tritium ones
Yes, they are set in a dovetail.
@@denisdegamon8224 Springfield mil-spec does not have front dovetail site it's a tenon front sight