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mpress · 08-13-2008, 09:48 AM

The Springfield 1911's have been a little tough to find lately. My favorite shop tells me that Springfield has been concentrating on the XD... but those are made elsewhere so I don't see how that could make a difference. I was looking for a Loaded Champion or Ultra model, but jumped on a Micro Compact Operator when I found a new one at the shop. Finding used can also be a little tough, doesn't seem that people want to let them go. They're out there... just have to be patient and keep looking.

Water-Man · 08-13-2008, 10:02 AM

Springfield told me they're selling faster than they are mfg. them.

battalion13 · 08-15-2008, 01:35 AM

Its probably because of rumors in the M1911 circles that the Kimber's are having some problems. Usually regarding breaking down and taking time to send it back, get fixed, and returned.
I don't have a M1911, but I'm thinking of getting it next. Same here, looking for a SA M1911 in Olive Drab or Parkerized.

**JhankG** · 08-15-2008, 01:38 AM

I bought my stainless Springfield Loaded 1911 from Gilberts Guns (which is a forum sponsor) a few months back. Haven't looked on their site in a while, but it might be worth checking them out.

GilbertsGuns.com - Federal XM193 223 Ammunition, Truglo TFO Night Sights, Saiga High Capacity Magazines

*Edit- Just looked and they have 4 Springfield 1911 models in stock!

mpress · 08-15-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by battalion13

Its probably because of rumors in the M1911 circles that the Kimber's are having some problems. Usually regarding breaking down and taking time to send it back, get fixed, and returned.
...

That might have something to do with it. The Kimber reliability and customer service rumors led me to choose my Loaded Springfield over a comparable Kimber SIS model (both 3" compact models). I've also had good past experience with Springfield customer service when I did have a problem. That being said, I have no first hand experience with Kimber.

EdSky · 08-19-2008, 12:22 PM

I was looking at the Kimber site a few weeks back and the descriptions of their alloy frames say something like "no noticeable wear after 20,000 rounds." To some that may be a lot, but seeing how easy it is to pass 1 or 2 thousand through a new pistol to get it to "settle in" I found that to be of great concern. Yeah, 20,000 is a lot, but ...

atmiller · 08-19-2008, 12:47 PM

Does Springfield just assemble the 1911s in the States? I know the lowers are made in Brazil. Do they do any manufacturing, or are they just assembly on 1911s, and distributor on the XDs?

tt350z · 08-19-2008, 11:03 PM

the frames are made in both Brazil and Geneseo, IL. Just luck of the draw i guess. My Loaded happens to be made in Geneseo

bigun · 08-20-2008, 02:57 AM

Mine too. The issue with the Kimber is the firing pin safety, if you have your hand on the grip safety while reassembling the gun it can be damaged or sheared off. Springfield does not have a FPS so it is a non issue with them. Carefull reassembly will take care of the FPS issue. Also they state in the Kimber liturature that the frames on the light weight frames show no appreciable wear my CDP pro has approx 10,000 rds through it and other than a couple of shiny spots on the frame rails and a slightly dinged feed ramp from the factory mags it is great.

blueblur · 08-20-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tt350z

the frames are made in both Brazil and Geneseo, IL. Just luck of the draw i guess. My Loaded happens to be made in Geneseo

Doesn't the "NM" in front of the serial number tell you if its made in IL?

08-13-2008, 10:02 AM	#22
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08-15-2008, 01:38 AM	#24
JhankG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,901	I bought my stainless Springfield Loaded 1911 from Gilberts Guns (which is a forum sponsor) a few months back. Haven't looked on their site in a while, but it might be worth checking them out. GilbertsGuns.com - Federal XM193 223 Ammunition, Truglo TFO Night Sights, Saiga High Capacity Magazines *Edit- Just looked and they have 4 Springfield 1911 models in stock! __________________ Please say the baby.

08-19-2008, 12:22 PM	#26
EdSky XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 329	I was looking at the Kimber site a few weeks back and the descriptions of their alloy frames say something like "no noticeable wear after 20,000 rounds." To some that may be a lot, but seeing how easy it is to pass 1 or 2 thousand through a new pistol to get it to "settle in" I found that to be of great concern. Yeah, 20,000 is a lot, but ... __________________ NRA JPFO ARCCA יזכר לא עד פעם Remember, Never Again!

08-19-2008, 12:47 PM	#27
atmiller XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,107	Does Springfield just assemble the 1911s in the States? I know the lowers are made in Brazil. Do they do any manufacturing, or are they just assembly on 1911s, and distributor on the XDs? __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with thumb safety XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod

08-19-2008, 11:03 PM	#28
tt350z XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 78	the frames are made in both Brazil and Geneseo, IL. Just luck of the draw i guess. My Loaded happens to be made in Geneseo __________________ Bushmaster XM15-E2S Spingfield Loaded Target Kimber Eclipse Pro II XD-9 Service (sold)

08-13-2008, 09:48 AM	#21
mpress XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20	The Springfield 1911's have been a little tough to find lately. My favorite shop tells me that Springfield has been concentrating on the XD... but those are made elsewhere so I don't see how that could make a difference. I was looking for a Loaded Champion or Ultra model, but jumped on a Micro Compact Operator when I found a new one at the shop. Finding used can also be a little tough, doesn't seem that people want to let them go. They're out there... just have to be patient and keep looking.

08-15-2008, 01:35 AM	#23
battalion13 XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corpus Christi,TX Posts: 88	Its probably because of rumors in the M1911 circles that the Kimber's are having some problems. Usually regarding breaking down and taking time to send it back, get fixed, and returned. I don't have a M1911, but I'm thinking of getting it next. Same here, looking for a SA M1911 in Olive Drab or Parkerized.

08-20-2008, 02:57 AM	#29
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,077	Mine too. The issue with the Kimber is the firing pin safety, if you have your hand on the grip safety while reassembling the gun it can be damaged or sheared off. Springfield does not have a FPS so it is a non issue with them. Carefull reassembly will take care of the FPS issue. Also they state in the Kimber liturature that the frames on the light weight frames show no appreciable wear my CDP pro has approx 10,000 rds through it and other than a couple of shiny spots on the frame rails and a slightly dinged feed ramp from the factory mags it is great. __________________ The second ammendment is the ammendment that protects all of the others.

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