Furloaf Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Posted about buying this, my first gun, a few months ago in another thread. Picture of the firearm: http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l275/furloaf/1911/SA1911L-2.jpg?t=1272407547 Anyway the gun out of the box wasn't shooting all that straight, low and left with multiple shooters and piss poor grouping, those black targets are 6 inch diameter: Best I could manage at about 25ft, and sorry about the cellphone pictures: http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l275/furloaf/1911/targetsbefore/0318101956-1.jpg?t=1272407779 Next one is at 10ft: http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l275/furloaf/1911/targetsbefore/0318101956b-1.jpg?t=1272408918 Anything beyond 25ft was all over. The "low and left" seems to be a somewhat common problem with new Springfields, however, they made it right. I called and told them of the poor accuracy, they gave me a pre-paid FedEx label to send it back. It was sent back to me after about 10 days, the invoice lists: 1911 .45 BARREL, SS 1911-A1 BARREL BUSHING, SS ADJUSTED TRIGGER There was also a new, better style spring guide rod and a stronger recoil spring not listed on the invoice. The trigger pull is about half of what it was. The new barrel and the guide rod are thicker as well, and the felt recoil is noticeably less. I had thought this 1911 was the harshest recoiling 1911 I've shot. Now it is quite smooth. About 25-30ft (I put it in the best lighting a little further than the 8yrd marking): http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l275/furloaf/1911/targetsafter/0427101803.jpg?t=1272408097 About 40ft (shy of 15yrds): http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l275/furloaf/1911/targetsafter/0427101804.jpg?t=1272408097 Huge improvement. Now if I could learn how to shoot better I'll be good. The test target (8 x 11 paper) Springfield sent back (25yrds most likely from a rest, otherwise "Buck" is a hell of a shot): http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l275/furloaf/1911/targetsafter/0427101844.jpg?t=1272409789 Very happy with the work Springfield did fixing the pistol. All at no charge. When shooting at 25ft and closer I can put bullets through the same holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Springfield will take care of you. They're not in my top list, but they do for the average shooter! Glad you're happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Good looking gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 My dad did this like 5 times with his Springfield and it still never shot right. He ended up selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Been thinking of getting a Springfield 1911. Good to hear they took care of you, that is big props in my books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 My dad did this like 5 times with his Springfield and it still never shot right. He ended up selling it. This is usually 100% the case. They hardly ever seen to get much right. That's why I was surprised to see his report. We'll see if it stands the test of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) I heard before I bought it that SA had some of the best CS in the business. Influenced my decision over not getting like a Taurus or something else. Edited April 28, 2010 by Furloaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I have never had any issues with my SA 1911-A1. :thumbup: on the service! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 where do you shoot? we should meet up on the range at 229 before delaware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 This is usually 100% the case. They hardly ever seen to get much right. That's why I was surprised to see his report. We'll see if it stands the test of time. Yeah and it sucks losing my dad as a customer as he buys 10-12 guns per year lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undr_psi Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 my SA XDM shoots like a dream..havent had to deal with the CS yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 where do you shoot? we should meet up on the range at 229 before delaware Where in Deleware? I normally just go to the N/A range at lunchtime (I work by easton) but would love to find a nice range closer to home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 That is an Ohio Department of Natural Resources outdoor shooting range on OH-229 about a mile east of US-23. Right on the border of Marion and Delaware counties. I've been there before and is a good place to shoot unless it is busy as waiting on cease fires to check/replace targets can take a lot of time. I've mostly gone to Blackwing and Targetworld (in Cincinnati). Blackwing is close for Marion, and relatively cheap for the range time (gun prices are another story, ha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1647545510 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 That is an Ohio Department of Natural Resources outdoor shooting range on OH-229 about a mile east of US-23. Right on the border of Marion and Delaware counties. I've been there before and is a good place to shoot unless it is busy as waiting on cease fires to check/replace targets can take a lot of time. I've mostly gone to Blackwing and Targetworld (in Cincinnati). Blackwing is close for Marion, and relatively cheap for the range time (gun prices are another story, ha). How's Targetworld? I used to live in Cincinnati and plan on going there sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) Well I don't know of another indoor range close to Targetworld so it's about the only indoor option. There are probably some private clubs with ranges around but I haven't joined any. Targetworld's range capacity (number of lanes) is smaller than Blackwing and only allows pistol ammunition. It does have a 75ft range though. For prices, a membership at Targetworld will be cheaper than shooting at Blackwing. As a non-member, if you shoot more than an hour at a time you'll pay more than if you shot at Blackwing. However, ammo if you buy it there is generally cheaper than Blackwing (not cheap though). Their prices on most firearms and other "gear" are reasonable, though. Nearly competitive with Vance's. Cheap place I've found to buy ammunition is OneShot, over on the east side of Cincinnati. They have cheap 1911s and Sigs at OneShot also, but their M&Ps are stupid overpriced. XDs I noticed are cheaper than at Vance's. Edited May 2, 2010 by Furloaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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