I know I said I would not post again but......

[mikeovers]

I know I know when I left California I sent my last post good bye on Calguns. However I ran into a little problem while stationed here in Florida. I am a huge 1911 fan and I was able to trade for a Springfield 1911-A1 in 38 Super (No DROS fees), and I purchased some Foichi 129gr and it would not group very well. Does anyone have experience with the Springfield 1911-A1 in 38 super? I was told that the 38 super can be finicky about certain loads, but once you find the right one it's a tack driver. Any hints that can point me in the right direction?

[ElvenSoul]

Get a .45 barrel and mags.

[pacrat]

Many years ago a friend had a 1911 Colt 38 Super. It wouldn't shoot well with any factory ammo availabe at time. I slugged his bore, and then loaded him up some .358" 125 gr Sierra HPs and it tightened right up. The next week he bought his own reloading set up.

[readysetgo]

You'll be back no place like calguns

Muahahah

[heidad01]

How well do you shoot with other 1911s?? How does it not group well? have you shot the gun off a stand to make sure it is the gun's fault??

It may be a custom job or a Bubba job (most likely) and not an original gun from Springfield.
Regardless, Call Springfield and they can tell you what the serial number represents as a gun and go from there.
You want a home remedy, Take it to your gunsmith. There should be plenty of them in Florida.

[afteractionreport]

Muahahah

I should Become a betting man

[readysetgo]

I should Become a betting man

That's a sin bro...

[ar15barrels]

I know I know when I left California I sent my last post good bye on Calguns.

In honor of your last post, this will be my last reply to this thread.

[russ69]

I'd have to look up my load but it's just some copper washed lead bullet with a mild load of Unique. Very accurate.

[C.G.]

In honor of your last post, this will be my last reply to this thread.

Trying to get your life back for a moment?

[44fred]

Hit up the 1911 forum.
Plenty of guys down in Fl that can coach you.

[Bluesman]

Sorry bro,
Your not in the club anymore.

[hermosabeach]

It might be some work but have you slugged the barrel and determined the true bore diameter?

The 38 super is a great round... If you have grouping issues with a variety of factory loads, I would check the barrel diameter....

Some 38 supers were match quality and some were built to be sold in Mexico where common military calibers were prohibited....

[foxtrotuniformlima]

I'd suggest some of this: http://atlantaarms.com/ammo/elite-ammo/handgun/

If that doesn't shoot, I'd suggest having a 1911 'smith check out the barrel fit. Where in FL are you ?

[mikeovers]

Thanks for the info. I will try your suggestions and let you know how it goes. Every Springfield I have is a tack driver except this one. But it has only had this one load shot through it. It's fun to shoot and I don't want it to become a safe queen.