I took vjf915 on the PA Gunstore tour yesterday, and while we saw many interesting things, the one that stood out in my estimation was the one listed in the title of this thread.

 

This is a used gun that we found at Tanner's in Jamison, PA. I didn't take it out of the case and handle it, but, through the glass, it looked to be nice shape. Along with that caveat, let me throw in that I intend my next purchase to be a 1911 in 9mm and the reason I didn't jump all over this is that the feedback I've read on this gun is that it usually takes another $200 minimum to get it to function and shoot accurately 100%. Whether that is true or not, I don't know, but not being a huge SA fan otherwise, it just wasn't worth it, to me, to find out. I know we have many SA fans on this board, so I thought I'd list it for those that may want to pursue it further. Oh, the price?

 

$599

 

Seems like a bargain. Think I'll wait for the new Sig Traditional and then decide between that and the S&W Pro.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I took vjf915 on the PA Gunstore tour yesterday

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob[/size]

 

How do we get that special treatment??

Can I ride in the back seat and have u open the doors for me too?

How do we get that special treatment??

Can I ride in the back seat and have u open the doors for me too?

 

 

Only the dog gets that treatment - if you can lick a certain part of your anatomy, you qualify

Only the dog gets that treatment - if you can lick a certain part of your anatomy, you qualify

 

 

You know if he has a lump on his head tomorrow you just disqualified him from showing up at the USPSA meet at OBRPC don't you..

 

Harry

Bob,

 

I am waiting on Sig offering to make up my mind on 1911's.

 

I am also gonna be doing the PA run soon. Maybe we can get a few of us together to make a day of it?

Bob,

 

I am waiting on Sig offering to make up my mind on 1911's.

 

I am also gonna be doing the PA run soon. Maybe we can get a few of us together to make a day of it?

 

 

Works for me.

Hey Guys. If you are a SA fan that may excite you but you can buy a brandy new STI Spartan 9mm for the same money or less and my experience with STI is that if for some strange reason it has a problem...They jump on it big time with a quick turn around. BTW no MMI parts in a Spartan all forged. Even if UPS does just leave your pistol at the garage door to find when you come home from work...

What parts do you need to make a loaded accurate for $200?

How do we get that special treatment??

Can I ride in the back seat and have u open the doors for me too?

I got that special treatment because he offered it, and I took him up on the offer. If you wanna sit in the back seat and get licked by Maggie, go ahead

What parts do you need to make a loaded accurate for $200?

He is referring more towards the reliability, and the fact that more people have problem with SA 1911's than some other brands in the same price range.

Mine is back at the factory getting looked at. Should have went with S&W

Old School (Frank): I don't know about the use of MIM (assume that's what you meant) in the Spartan, but I do know that the frame is NOT forged. It is an Armscor (Philipines) frame. You don't get a forged frame until you spring for the Trojan, in the STI line.

 

Joe: Yes it was partly reliability, but I also heard of barrel changes with proper fitting. At $599 it would almost be worth it to take that chance - just not to me.

 

vjf915: It was really nice to meet you FTF and I hope this old man didn't bore you to death during the driving portion of our tour. Maggie certainly took a liking (and licking) to you.

 

Cage Fighter: Don't get excited, Maggie IS the dog...

 

 

Anyone is welcome to join me on these trips. I prefer to do them during the week, when the stores are not so busy, but I, hopefully, won't be able to do that too much longer. Some gunstores in PA are closed Mondays, so that also is not a good day. I'll post next time I'm going.

 

BTW, the VF Gun Show is this coming weekend. I intend to go Friday afternoon/evening - it really is worth the extra $5 to not be herded around like cattle and actually be able to take your time looking at things - not to mention the parking is easier.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Old School (Frank): I don't know about the use of MIMCorrect you are Bob as ussual (MIM = molten injected metal)Yes the barrel, frame and slide are Armscorp the fire control parts are forged parts identical to the Trojan (assume that's what you meant) in the Spartan, but I do know that the frame is NOT forged. It is an Armscor (Philipines) frame. You don't get a forged frame until you spring for the Trojan, in the STI line.

 

Joe: Yes it was partly reliability, but I also heard of barrel changes with proper fitting. At $599 it would almost be worth it to take that chance - just not to me.

 

vjf915: It was really nice to meet you FTF and I hope this old man didn't bore you to death during the driving portion of our tour. Maggie certainly took a liking (and licking) to you.

 

Cage Fighter: Don't get excited, Maggie IS the dog...

 

 

Anyone is welcome to join me on these trips. I prefer to do them during the week, when the stores are not so busy, but I, hopefully, won't be able to do that too much longer. Some gunstores in PA are closed Mondays, so that also is not a good day. I'll post next time I'm going.

 

BTW, the VF Gun Show is this coming weekend. I intend to go Friday afternoon/evening - it really is worth the extra $5 to not be herded around like cattle and actually be able to take your time looking at things - not to mention the parking is easier.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I want a mag well + new sights for mine. Any recomendations? im gonn ask Shore Shot to do it.

I want a mag well + new sights for mine. Any recomendations? im gonn ask Shore Shot to do it.

 

 

I don't know how it is currently equipped, or what your intended use for the gun is. The addition of a mag well would indicate a game gun on which I prefer adjustable target sights. Bomar's were the standard, but they are no longer in business, but SA makes a knock-off. To lo-mount these is not inexpensive because it requires milling of the slide and a subsequent refinish.

 

YMMV

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Its a Stock SA Loaded .45ACP

 

I want to use it for when i get into comp shooting

 

It looks like the L10/limited/single stack would be ideal for my gun

 

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I want a mag wel l(That doesnt involve welding to add ) and adjustable sights.

 

The pistol is at Springfield now getting its trigger fixed up but i would need a new trigger as well

 

any recommendations now?

Its a Stock SA Loaded .45ACP

 

I want to use it for when i get into comp shooting ....any recommendations now?

 

 

As I said, I prefer adjustable sights on competition guns. You can gat a mag well that is inegral with the MS housing and requires no welding. A good trigger usually isn't the result of some drop-in component - it requires proper fitting by a competent gunsmith. Mine 1911 Combat Elite has a Videcki trigger fitted by Les Baer.

 

Why not have all these things done while it's at SA - then there is no chance of affecting your warranty adversely.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob