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philbo · 04-27-2008, 07:59 PM

Not usually a sucker for 1911's, but I couldn't resist this one. It started off as a SA Parkerized Loaded, and the slide was refinished by SA with their Nickel Teflon finish. The parkerized frame, nickel slide, and black alumagrips was just too much to pass over. Now gotta find time to get it to the range.

tomfoolery · 04-28-2008, 05:34 AM

Nice!

I was also a sucker for a nice 1911....and also started as the Loaded. Added S&A magwell, front strap, match grade barrel and bushing (hand fit), upgrade spring kit, and sweet grips.

Edit: this pic is before the magwell....

FLSTFI Dave · 04-28-2008, 05:48 AM

Very nice, I really want a Springer 1911 loaded, like your new gun...

XD9Soto · 04-28-2008, 07:23 AM

Did they charge you for the refinish? it looks GREAT!

philbo · 04-28-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by XD9Soto

Did they charge you for the refinish? it looks GREAT!

I picked this up used on Saturday, and the gentleman even had the receipt for the work SA did. It was refinished in 2006 and cost $150 plus shipping at that time. It's the same as Robar's NP3 finish. The first time I've ever seen this type of finish up close. I think I like this even better than stainless as cleanup on the slide was as simple as running a cleaning cloth over it. Still feel like a kid at Christmas!

XD9Soto · 04-28-2008, 08:12 AM

haha, awesome pickup! I am itching to hop on the 1911 bandwagon, they are so awesome looking and feel even better in the hand.

rl168 · 04-28-2008, 10:36 AM

Phil, congrats on the new gun, it looks nice!

Ishpeck · 04-28-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by philbo

That's secksee!

Lumberjack98 · 04-30-2008, 06:54 PM

Damn. Nice pistol Philbo!

Let me know when you're tired of it and I'll be the first in line for it.

04-27-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
philbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 269	My first Springer 1911 Not usually a sucker for 1911's, but I couldn't resist this one. It started off as a SA Parkerized Loaded, and the slide was refinished by SA with their Nickel Teflon finish. The parkerized frame, nickel slide, and black alumagrips was just too much to pass over. Now gotta find time to get it to the range.

04-28-2008, 05:34 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,858	Nice! I was also a sucker for a nice 1911....and also started as the Loaded. Added S&A magwell, front strap, match grade barrel and bushing (hand fit), upgrade spring kit, and sweet grips. Edit: this pic is before the magwell.... __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-28-2008, 05:48 AM	#3
FLSTFI Dave XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ten Mile TN Posts: 697	Very nice, I really want a Springer 1911 loaded, like your new gun... __________________ XD 40 Service If you don't Stand behind our Troops, Please feel free to Stand in front of our Troops.

04-30-2008, 06:54 PM	#9
Lumberjack98 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 854	Damn. Nice pistol Philbo! Let me know when you're tired of it and I'll be the first in line for it. __________________ XD-9 Service, DGR, CC 3.5# Trigger, TFOs, KG Gunkote Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

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04-28-2008, 07:23 AM	#4
XD9Soto XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 166	Did they charge you for the refinish? it looks GREAT!

04-28-2008, 08:12 AM	#6
XD9Soto XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 166	haha, awesome pickup! I am itching to hop on the 1911 bandwagon, they are so awesome looking and feel even better in the hand.

04-28-2008, 10:36 AM	#7
rl168 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 92	Phil, congrats on the new gun, it looks nice!