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[Plinkuh]

Well, a few days ago I made a thread with a poll asking for opinions between a few different pistols. One of the options was a stainless/black SA Loaded 1911.

So, naturally, I traded one of my Glocks away for this bad boy. It's a GI model with a Wilson combat extended beaver tail and match trigger, also has a skeletonized hammer. Not really sure of what make the sights are. But, my next purchase will be another SA 1911, that's how amazingly awesome I think these weapons are. This is my first 1911, and I love love love it.

 

[sgreen3]

Very nice Plink! Sweet 1911

 

[Fordtough25]

Sweet finally got you a 1911! Looks like a GI model with upgraded rear sight, trigger, and hammer. I love my GI! Congrats and enjoy, Springfields are awesome in my book, in looks and function!

 

[Plinkuh]

Sweet finally got you a 1911! Looks like a GI model with upgraded rear sight, trigger, and hammer. I love my GI! Congrats and enjoy, Springfields are awesome in my book, in looks and function!

It very well could be the GI with upgrades. I'm not crazy about the sights, but they work. Does the slide need to be milled to accept Novak sights? Anyone know? Also, I may just not be used to these weapon systems but, are the grips supposed to loosen up after a bit of shooting? Put 100 through it yesterday and after the shoot, my grips were loosey goosey.

 

[Plinkuh]

Very nice Plink! Sweet 1911

 

[LLDJR]

Nice 1911, I love the 1911

 

[LPMan59]

definitely a GI. I would get a good set of sights on her ASAP.

 

[Plinkuh]

definitely a GI. I would get a good set of sights on her ASAP.

What would you recommend? I'd like to find out about getting a set of Novaks on 'er.

 

[Fordtough25]

Yes Novak sights are good, I would say you would have to take the slide to a smith with the sights and have them installed/machined in. And no the grips shouldn't loosen up after shooting! Screws in good shape?

 

[LPMan59]

What would you recommend? I'd like to find out about getting a set of Novaks on 'er.

is this going to be a carry/SD gun or a range blaster? If you are going the carry route, I would consider having SA do some of the work- including good night sights (ie Novak) and lowering/flaring the ejection port.

 

[Tebow]

That thing is beautiful!

 

[Plinkuh]

Yes Novak sights are good, I would say you would have to take the slide to a smith with the sights and have them installed/machined in. And no the grips shouldn't loosen up after shooting! Screws in good shape?

Yeah, the screws seem to be in good order. They're in there tight too..

 

[Plinkuh]

is this going to be a carry/SD gun or a range blaster? If you are going the carry route, I would consider having SA do some of the work- including good night sights (ie Novak) and lowering/flaring the ejection port.

Just a range gun. Night sights are a great addition to any firearm, but I don't think I'll spend the extra dough on it. I really do love the sight picture given from Novak's though.

 

[Westside]

You have an expensive new addiction. She is pretty though.

 

[Plinkuh]

You have an expensive new addiction. She is pretty though.

I figured as much as soon as I started looking at the copious amounts of accessories. I was overwhelmed when looking at grip selections.

 

[ShootinDave]

Great choice,but get ready---1911s are like potato chips,,hard to stop at just one

 

[Taylorz71]

Very nice. I really have to get a 1911 now

 

[Rob377]

I figured as much as soon as I started looking at the copious amounts of accessories. I was overwhelmed when looking at grip selections.

If you want to get a beavertail that fits a little better, check out the Smith and Alexander models with the .220 radius. They're a better fit for the GI tangs, less of a gap.

Also, every 1911 should come with the Kuhnhausen manual. Get it, you won't be sorry you did.

 

[Plinkuh]

If you want to get a beavertail that fits a little better, check out the Smith and Alexander models with the .220 radius. They're a better fit for the GI tangs, less of a gap.

Also, every 1911 should come with the Kuhnhausen manual. Get it, you won't be sorry you did.

Thanks for the tips What trigger do you have installed?

 

[Rob377]

Thanks for the tips What trigger do you have installed?

That's not mine. Just a pic I found of the S&A .220 radius beavertail on the GI. Not all 1911 frames are the same.

But that trigger looks like an STI part.