Springfield 1911 Availability?

[ngonerogwu]

So I'm in the market for a Springfield 1911, the stainless mil-spec version in particular... but NO ONE has them in stock.

Is there something I need to know? I don't get it.

The dealers I've been to say "we're in the Springfield dealer program, and get what we get, can't order one, and we won't look it up in the computer"

I want a stainless one, because I figure it's gonna wear better, and I'd like to keep this for a long, long time. I was looking at the mil-spec because it's pretty basic, but its a step up from the GI style models as far as a lowered ejection port, polished feed ramp, and throated barrel.

I've got around $650 to spend, so if anyone's got some suggestions on what or where to buy, please LMK.

 

[jespol227]

Saw one tonight

Hey- I just drooled over this gun tonight!

It was at: Precision Arms in Columbia City.

625.00

Call them if you want it- he'd probably hold it back for you. I don't have the number handy but I'm sure it's listed.

It sure is nice! I had the chance to shoot this a few weeks back and fell in love! I have to admit that it is on my wishlist but until I have the cash...I'll just have to wish!

Good luck- I will be jealous if you get it! (but happy for you too!)

Jessi

 

[wtfd661]

Keep an eye on Gunbroker.com, I've gotten a couple of guns off of them. Just need to make sure when you bid to remember the total cost you pay will include shipping and paying your dealer to do the transfer. Good luck.

 

[ngonerogwu]

You guys think this one is a good option... never had a 1911 before. I've just developed this completely irrational (or is it?) desire for one. I sold my 9mm rock island, because I figured it'd be super easy to find a reasonably priced 1911.

I've been looking at gun broker, but I guess I'm a little scared to buy from there. I don't have a problem buying a gun sight unseen, but so many of these Springfield 1911's are mislabled. The lower GI model is often posted as a mil-spec. I've looked at them enough to see the difference at a glance, but it still worries me. Shipping and FFL could really tear into whatever 'deal' I'd find on gunbroker or gunsamerica.

 

[Phil502]

Looks like a fine pistol to me, nothing irrational about that.
Firearm tranfer cost me $50.00 at the local gunshop.

 

[jedi]

Looks like a fine pistol to me, nothing irrational about that.
Firearm tranfer cost me $50.00 at the local gunshop.

$50!!!! Ouch!!!

Phil502 try Great Lakes Shooter (glshooters@gmail.com) he has a home biz based out of Portage and does FFL transfers for $20. I have used him and he is OK. Others INGO NWI members have also used him as well. That is where I got the info from.

 

[Phil502]

$50!!!! Ouch!!!

Phil502 try Great Lakes Shooter (glshooters@gmail.com) he has a home biz based out of Portage and does FFL transfers for $20. I have used him and he is OK. Others INGO NWI members have also used him as well. That is where I got the info from.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[Phil502]

Here's one for sale, they are scarce. Seem like this Dealer has come up before here on the boards. SORRY NOT IN STOCK, it did not show until I added it to the cart.

Model 1911-A1 Mil-Spec .45 ACP 5 Inch Barrel Stainless Steel Fin

 

[Bronsonbull]

Hey- I just drooled over this gun tonight!

It was at: Precision Arms in Columbia City.

625.00

Call them if you want it- he'd probably hold it back for you. I don't have the number handy but I'm sure it's listed.

It sure is nice! I had the chance to shoot this a few weeks back and fell in love! I have to admit that it is on my wishlist but until I have the cash...I'll just have to wish!

Good luck- I will be jealous if you get it! (but happy for you too!)

Jessi

Just an FYI on Springfield 1911s. They have a GI version sometimes called the GI Mil-spec version which is their basic gun and can be bought for around $575. The next step up is their "Mil-spec" version and it usually costs $700+. The one at Precision for $625 is the GI version even though they will call it the Mil-spec. Gunbroker is notorious for having these mis-listed. I think most of the time dealers don't know the difference when they are describing them. The true "Mil-spec" version will have slanted slide serrations like the picture the OP posted. The "GI" version has verticl slide serrations. The "Mil-spec" version has a few upgrades (better sites, polished feed ramp, etc...).

Just an FYI... so you can verify which one you are getting. Don't buy the "GI" version for $625 thinking you are getting the "Mil-Spec" version. Both are great guns but I prefer the upgrades that come with the "Mil-Spec" version.

 

[ngonerogwu]

Well I found one.

There was a gunshow locally, and there was one springfield stainless 1911... So I bought it

It was a 'Loaded' model, which is nicer than what I was shopping for.. but it was the same price as the mil-spec! It was at least $100 cheaper than I've seen them anywhere online and $150 less than I could find them in shops locally.

Never seen a deal at one of these local gun shows before, so I jumped on it.

 

[wtfd661]

Congrats on finding one. Would love to see pics and read a range report after you take it out and play.