SA 1911 Loaded Target 9mm

[tacos3]

I've got 2 of them, both are IDPA ESP guns. Got them tuned by Dave(1911whore) who does great work. I use Dawson Precision 10 round mags with no issues. You do have to make sure the the extractor is tensioned properly. If the extractor tension goes weak, I get a lot of type 3 failures which are the worst to clear during a match. I tune the extractor about every 1000 rounds. Other than that, they run great. I have about 5000 and 2000 rounds through them with no major issue.

They shoot well enough for me that my M&P Pro CORE Ported and my comp G19 just sit in my safe.

Have fun!

[Robert1234]

Don't get me wrong, I own one. But it is loose and had major issues when I got it.

I did the repairs myself cause I didn't want new junk parts to replace the original junk parts, and cause I could.

It's still anything but tight, still rattles but is tighter than when I got it.

It was always reliable, is now accurate and has a nice trigger.

I just wish I had been a bit more picky when I got it and waited for one with good frame to slide fit.

My experience is just that, mine. Others have written of good tight fit guns they got.

So like I said, handle it and check fit. Pull the trigger, if the shop won't let you, find a better shop. You get to drive a car before you buy it, pulling the trigger is the very least you should be able to do before buying a $1,000.00 gun.

[samrob77]

After comparing mine with a few of my other 1911's, RIA, TRP, Kimber custom II, tle rl and a S&W, it was a little loose. The tle rl was the worst followed by the 9mm, while the others were all tight.
Never had a problem with it and it's pretty darn accurate so I'm not complaining. I only have the factory mags and mecgear too.

[45R]

Probably the most soft shooting 9mm I own. Its gone back to SA for some tuning. The tuned the trigger and replaced the slide stop. To this day it won't function with factory mags. Even the ones they "tuned" at the factory. It only function with Wilson magazines.

[Tarmy]

I love mine, fun to shoot, accurate and no problems with 3-4 K through it...

[scamp62]

mine has been 100% ......got to love mine !!

[oddjob]

I have one. When I showed it to some USPSA shooters 3 or 4 of them went out and bought one. Very nice gun to own.

Magazines are really important to the 9mm 1911. I use Tripp Research 9mm magazines.

[cindynles]

I've got a little over 3,000 rounds through mine. When I first brought it home the extractor tension was too low (pretty common on production 1911's) and the firing pin stop was a bit loose allowing the extractor to clock. I adjusted the extractor tension and replaced the FPS with a Caspian one ($15) and it has run like a sewing machine. Great gun for the price and really fun to shoot with almost no recoil.

Here are a couple of videos of mine at USPSA matches.

[Subiezilla]

I've got a little over 3,000 rounds through mine. When I first brought it home the extractor tension was too low (pretty common on production 1911's) and the firing pin stop was a bit loose allowing the extractor to clock. I adjusted the extractor tension and replaced the FPS with a Caspian one ($15) and it has run like a sewing machine. Great gun for the price and really fun to shoot with almost no recoil.

Here are a couple of videos of mine at USPSA matches.

Wow that triple tap looks awesome and super good control

[A.VALENZ]

Dawson or Wilson mags and it will run no problem. If you have issues with ejection you may consider changing stock extractor, to EGW or Ed Brown extractor. Aftec if money is no issue.

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[Robert1234]

I have Metalform 10 round mags. Never had an issue.

Brownell's sells a magazine that looks a lot like them, only black and with Brownell's label on them at a very good price.

Currently out of stock, but that is a fluid situation.

http://www.brownells.com/magazines/handgun-magazines/magazines/1911-9mm-magazines-prod84195.aspx?avs%7cMake_3=1911&avs%7cCartridge_1=APP_9%2bmm%2bLuger

[bubbapug1]

Slide to frame looseness has nothing to do with accuracy. It has a lot to do with reliability in dirty conditions. You want to run 0.001" tolerances? Go for it. I think it's best one shoot guns like that in a clean room.

The lock up is what's critical for a 1911.

Also, the chambers in Springfield's don't love spent Glock brass with bulged bottoms. The SA 1911 chambers, along with the EMP are tight and have issues with some reloads but never with new factory brass.

$1,000.00 for a SS 1911 is kind of a bargain. There's nothing wrong with the SA 9mm that is a deal killer.

My SA 1911 was my favorite gun...until I got an edge.

[Robert1234]

Slide to frame looseness has nothing to do with accuracy. It has a lot to do with reliability in dirty conditions. You want to run 0.001" tolerances? Go for it. I think it's best one shoot guns like that in a clean room.

The lock up is what's critical for a 1911.

Also, the chambers in Springfield's don't love spent Glock brass with bulged bottoms. The SA 1911 chambers, along with the EMP are tight and have issues with some reloads but never with new factory brass.

$1,000.00 for a SS 1911 is kind of a bargain. There's nothing wrong with the SA 9mm that is a deal killer.

My SA 1911 was my favorite gun...until I got an edge.

My 9mm was so loose it rattled when in battery. That indicates that there is not a good lockup. Even after installing a .201" slide stop and EGW angle bored bushing, it still rattles and when you press down on the barrel hood, you can feel it move. There was nothing done right on this gun. I have gotten it to shoot pretty accurately and it's never been unreliable, so there's that. But again, when I spend a grand, I expect a bit more.

Frame to slide fit doesn't have to be tight, but it shouldn't rattle like a baby toy. Not on an $1,000.00 gun.

I have a Les Baer DCM Hardball gun that is nice and tight. Never had an issue in I have no idea how many USPSA matches in rain, dusty summer, humid, cold or any other day.

Have a Kimber I turned into a .40 S&W gun, again with a nice, tight slide to frame fit. Again, never an issue in too many matches to remember.

Chamber never caused an issue, reloads go through it like ***** through a goose.

[mlevans66]

What range? Im in the la/oc area? Does your range shoot reloads through that postol?

Irons and yes all we shoot are reloads.

[BigPimping]

Buy Glock. Resist all others except HK.