Springfield Loaded - Page 3

carloglock19 · 12-05-2012, 14:32

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Originally Posted by bobbss

Thanks John,thats a real nice offer but I'm not sure what I want yet,and don't want to put you threw that much trouble until I do.One of my LGS has one (or did) for $900.00 but that seems to be a bit high after seeing what Bud's had it for.

That seems a bit high, I paid a little under $700 for mine NIB.

***faawrenchbndr*** · 12-05-2012, 16:03

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Originally Posted by carloglock19

That seems a bit high, I paid a little under $700 for mine NIB.

How long ago,......?

carloglock19 · 12-05-2012, 17:44

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Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

How long ago,......?

Last year around this time I believe.

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***faawrenchbndr*** · 12-05-2012, 17:57

Wow,.....great price!

carloglock19 · 12-05-2012, 18:13

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Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

Wow,.....great price!

If my memory serves me right, I think I picked it up right before you posted the thread/pictures of that beautiful Loaded that you customized. I wish I had the knowledge and know how....one day maybe!

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deathpriest · 12-05-2012, 19:39

$625 otd for my loaded parkerized.
$925 + tax + check for my target loaded black/stainless.. yes this one was my first one so, lack of experience can cost $$ :-)

***faawrenchbndr*** · 12-05-2012, 19:51

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Originally Posted by carloglock19

If my memory serves me right, I think I picked it up right before you posted the thread/pictures of that beautiful Loaded that you customized. I wish I had the knowledge and know how....one day maybe!

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Thanks for the kind words,......I am shipping it off to Chambers Customs
tomorrow morning for a few "tweaks" and a matte blue refinish.

greatwun · 12-05-2012, 19:56

I love my Springfield Range Officer. Next step up for me would be a TRP which I will be in the market for next tax season.

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Soldiernurse · 12-05-2012, 22:55

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Originally Posted by bobbss

I want a 5" stainless.

EMP S/S 3" barrel... a 1911 easily a CCW. Oh well, suit yourself.

bobbss · 12-07-2012, 09:13

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Originally Posted by Soldiernurse

EMP S/S 3" barrel... a 1911 easily a CCW. Oh well, suit yourself.

Thanks,but I don't want this gun for CCW,I already have that covered a few times.

I just want it for the fun of shooting it.

***Travclem*** · 12-07-2012, 09:59

My Loaded and TRP.

Both are Deadnuts reliable. The TRP is better fit and more accurate.

***faawrenchbndr*** · 12-07-2012, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Travclem

My Loaded and TRP.
Both are Deadnuts reliable. The TRP is better fit and more accurate.

As it should be,.....more hand work, more money.

bobbss · 12-12-2012, 19:31

I've been giving it some thought,and I think I might hold out alittle longer and get a TRP.

Disregarded9-side · 12-17-2012, 23:51

Here's my Loaded in its current and final state, after a couple changes:

They're great out of the box 1911s, despite mine having some initial issues. SA CS is great to deal with if you ever have to. I picked mine up from my LGS new for $801 (they can do it for you too, PM me for their contact info if you're interested) and for that price I'm very happy. If I were going anywhere north of a grand, I would step up to a Dan Wesson.

Fordtough25 · 12-18-2012, 13:13

Wow lots of great looking 1911's in here!

My LGS had a used blued/parkarized for $515 6 months ago and I kick myself in the butt for not picking it up. I've been pondering getting a Loaded, Range Officer, or SR1911. Time will tell but the only one in stock around here is the RO. Lol

bobbss · 12-20-2012, 11:38

Thanks for all the help!I bought a new TRP on GunBroker this morning.All I have to do now is wait.I learned that no matter what I bought,I could always buy something better.lol!

AustinTx · 12-20-2012, 17:10

The Springfield will have a forged frame and slide.

The Ruger will be cast, if that makes any difference.

I have a SS Springfield loaded, almost too tight to field strip. It also has an excellent trigger, right out of the box. I haven't picked up a Ruger, but they have the little channel that holds the link pin and safety detent ball, cast as part of the frame. So a magazine article said.

I think Colt is overpriced, for what you get now. I'd buy a Rock Island Arsenal over the current Colt.

cciman · 12-20-2012, 18:13

My Springfield loaded was made in Imbel, Brazil. Blackened stainless just like in the pics earlier.

Trigger was not right out of the box, heavy. Much heavier and notchier than my Sig 1911, Taurus PT1911, or Colt.

Sent back to CS, they would not give me a return shipping label-- fixed it, smoothed the "hammer hooks", "tuned to 5 1/2"

Bill Lumberg · 12-21-2012, 13:56

I like my stainless loaded. Excellent gun, excellent function, looking for a parkerized one as I liked the first one so much.

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Originally Posted by bobbss

I'm thinking about buying my first 1911.I want a 5" stainless and would like to be under $1,000.00 if I can find one in that price range that will make me happy.The S.A. Loaded is one of the front runners,it already has the ambidextrous safety,wich would be nice since I'm a lefty.I'm not big on mods but you never know,would this be an ok platform to start with?As long as it shoots good,I wouldn't want to do much.Is there any real reason you wouldn't want one?I've looked a Ruger SR1911 and it looked ok but I didn't think it looked as good as the S.A. Loaded.Is there any 5" stainless under a $1,000.00 that would be better?Thanks!