done.thanks

[biker777]

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[pMcW]

I can't answer exactly that question. However, I have an SA GI that I bought in about 2004 that has been totally reliable since I bought it NIB. (I replaced the extractor when it broke once - no other troubles) I also have an SA Loaded that I just purchased, and am about to send back to the factory for some warranty work because it is not at all reliable... http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=388513

[biker777]

bump? no one has any experience with Springfield 1911's? Made in the 1990's?

[dls]

If you haven't already, try these guys--> http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

[DArBad]

bump? no one has any experience with Springfield 1911's? Made in the 1990's?

I have one, an SA called " Standard " Model, the equivalent of todays Mil-Spec model. Its serial number is prefixed " NM ", has a beautiful polished-blue finish, blocky frame, and the hammer is in the white on the sides.

The outside of the gun is really pretty and similar in appearance to a series 70 Colt. Because of the blocky frame, the gun has a robust feel to it, akin to holding a Les Baer Monolith or a CZ 97 B. There are plenty of machining marks on the inside of frame in the dustcover area, otherwise everything is nice.

Compared to modern iterations of the equivalent Mil-Spec, that older gun is prettier and feels sturdier. Mine is quite realiable. I had Mr. John Jardine do some minor tweaking to my gun back around 1993.

Hope this helps

[wamphyri13]

As my 1911 brother DArBad stated, not much. Springfield has always made quality guns.
About the only real differences are the blockier frame, squared dust cover, more likelihood of NM serial number, relocation of the crossed cannons logo, (behind ejection port intead of near muzzle) and, oh yeah, actual bluing. As stated, the, "standard" is the equivalent of a Mil-Spec, except blued. Nice guns. Quality wise, not much different.
Ryan

[DArBad]

As my 1911 brother DArBad stated, not much. Springfield has always made quality guns.
About the only real differences are the blockier frame, squared dust cover, more likelihood of NM serial number, relocation of the crossed cannons logo, (behind ejection port intead of near muzzle) and, oh yeah, actual bluing. As stated, the, "standard" is the equivalent of a Mil-Spec, except blued. Nice guns. Quality wise, not much different.
Ryan

Oh Yes, yes, wamphyri is right. I forgot that one area, the cross-cannon logo that is behind the ejection port.

Thanks, for filling in, Wamphyri13

[biker777]

OK,,thats what mine is like, crossed cannons behind the ejection port, made in 1993 NM serial number, but mine is SS not blued..was sold to me as an Mil Spec..but I guess its more than likely the standard model..

so good to know, its a keeper then..

[jcruzer619]

Good score on that one biker777!

[Death Valley Scotty]

I can't answer exactly that question. However, I have an SA GI that I bought in about 2004 that has been totally reliable since I bought it NIB. (I replaced the extractor when it broke once - no other troubles)...

Totally reliable except the extractor broke.

[biker777]

Good score on that one biker777!

yeah I barely beat you to the punch on that one...

[pMcW]

Totally reliable except the extractor broke.

Haha, yeah... there was that one incident. But a a replacement SA-branded extractor from Midway dropped right in, and she's still working great ever since. (Although, I haven't been shooting much .45 lately because of the prices...)