For years I've kicked around the idea of a parkerized Springfield Loaded 1911. I remember back when they could be found for under $700 new and I remember thinking that it was too much $$ at the time. If only I knew then.... I'd have bought one. Part of my lust for one of these pistols is that my first handgun was a colt 1911 and I no longer have it.
In looking for a 1911 I've looked at a lot of different brands out there in the $800 and down range, and I seem to always come back to the springfield loaded because it's got everything I'd want to put on a 1911 and nothing that I wouldn't put on one.
I've come close to buying a rock river and similar guns on more than one occation, and I think they'd be fine for a range gun but here lately I've been leaning towards buying equipment that's meant for more serious use. I'll be completely honest though, the 1911 won't be my go to gun if SHTF, but that doesn't mean that I want to buy a taurus and hope they honor their warranty. I don't want to buy a 1911 and have to use the warranty. I'm not going to try and baby the gun, and I won't mind at all if I get some scratches on it. I'm looking for a 1911 to really put some rounds through and have it still asking for more.
After all that long winded explanation, is there any reason why I shouldn't buy a parkerized Springfield Loaded??
In looking for a 1911 I've looked at a lot of different brands out there in the $800 and down range, and I seem to always come back to the springfield loaded because it's got everything I'd want to put on a 1911 and nothing that I wouldn't put on one.
I've come close to buying a rock river and similar guns on more than one occation, and I think they'd be fine for a range gun but here lately I've been leaning towards buying equipment that's meant for more serious use. I'll be completely honest though, the 1911 won't be my go to gun if SHTF, but that doesn't mean that I want to buy a taurus and hope they honor their warranty. I don't want to buy a 1911 and have to use the warranty. I'm not going to try and baby the gun, and I won't mind at all if I get some scratches on it. I'm looking for a 1911 to really put some rounds through and have it still asking for more.
After all that long winded explanation, is there any reason why I shouldn't buy a parkerized Springfield Loaded??