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Thread: Traded a Used P220 For a SA MIL SPEC 1911 I NEED HELP.

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    You made your choice already so not much validation is needed. You own it.

    IMBEL makes great frames so don't worry about the Brazil markings... Put a proper set of sights on it and have the trigger cleaned up, Cerakote and rock on... Run a thousand rounds through it to make sure you dont get hammer bite because you might want to add a beavertail I and I would do that at the same time I did the trigger...

    The GI is a great base gun.

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    SA 1911s

    I have the GI 1911 model similar to yours and have been quite pleased with it. After getting a lighter mainspring and sear spring in it, the trigger pull is very light and crisp adding to its accuracy considerably. I also use a Kimber .22 conversion on the frame which makes it very versitile. The finish has held up well so far- have had it for about 6 years. Have fun with your new toy.
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    I have the Springer Mil-Spec in stainless. It has approximately 1K rounds through it so far with NO malfunctions. I have used factory ball, HP, and a lot of 200 grain HG semiwadcutters (reloads). Great 1911 for the money. I did, however, keep my P220 .

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    I like my Mil-Spec far more than the P220 and P220R that I used to own.

    So what if it's made in Brazil? All SA 1911's start their life at Imbel.


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    I still have my SIG P220 from 1996 with the plastic checkered grips. I don't think I will EVER part with it. Especially for a Springfiddly 1911. I sold my Champion years ago because it was crap, kept jamming even after 2 trips back to the factory and who knows how many different mags. SIGs are priceless while Springfield 1911s are not worth the $$$$. Just my.02.

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    well thanks guys. I know I made a mistake but its all good...
    I like 1911s very much
    Now I cant wait for the FTF and FTE and Etc.
    Last edited by davebee456; 01-31-11 at 23:05.
    "People talk 45. shoot 9mm and carry 38." Jeff Cooper
    now it would be - "People talk G19, Shoot G34 and Carry G43"

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    Quote Originally Posted by davebee456 View Post
    well thanks guys. I know I made a mistake but its all good...
    I like 1911s very much
    Now I cant wait for the FTF and FTE and Etc.
    I disagree, you made the best choice possible... But I am a 1911 nut myself. Forget about it, guns come and go... its not like you traded it for a Lama.

    If its a shooter, I'd say put a little money into the internals, with a nice adjustable trigger, tool steel sear, disconnector and hammer. Other than that, a nice set of sights can make a HUGE difference on a mil-spec. If its not a shooter, then find a good smith to refit the barrel bushing and see where are from there. Grips couldn't hurt either.

    If money is tight then I would:

    Buy ammo and enjoy it.
    Put on better sights.
    Grips.
    Bushing
    Internals

    If money is no object, then I would do them in reverse at the same time.

    On the finish, the parkerized finish is actually very nice for moderate useage. If you carry everyday it will wear, but I have found it still keeps the rust at bay. However, I am in dry Colorado... this may not be as true in a more humid area. If I had to have it coated, I would do Cerakote over park.

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    Thanks for the upgrade advice...made me feel a little better.

    The first thing I wanted to get done after putting 200 rounds thru it was new barrel and bushing,

    something about this two piece barrel seems cheap....
    then after that maybe a reliability package and then I would do in order :trigger, sights, beavertail, hammer, pachmayer grips.
    Last edited by davebee456; 02-01-11 at 11:22.
    "People talk 45. shoot 9mm and carry 38." Jeff Cooper
    now it would be - "People talk G19, Shoot G34 and Carry G43"

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    Quote Originally Posted by davebee456 View Post
    Thanks for the upgrade advice...made me feel a little better.

    The first thing I wanted to get done after putting 200 rounds thru it was new barrel and bushing,

    something about this two piece barrel seems cheap....
    then after that maybe a reliability package and then I would do in order :trigger, sights, beavertail, hammer, pachmayer grips.
    Personally, I wouldn't sweat the 2 piece barrel, I have had a lot of Springfield 1911's and not one has ever given me a problem. It is a money saver (for SA) but I would shoot the rifling out of it before replacing it. Now, you will gain a good bit of accuracy by replacing the bushing alone but the barrel itself isn't what is adding accuracy, having a properly fit barrel will. Obviously these guns are a system and all the other sub-systems, when correctly tuned, will reveal a more accurate pistol for sure.

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    When I found out my SA 1911 was made in Brazil, I got mad and sold it.

    That being said, before I knew that, the extractor broke from the gun having the living daylights shot out of it. I sent it back to SA for repair. The part, the labor and return shipping were all free. Not bad.

    But I still sold it.

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