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Thread: Mods and parts for a fighting springer loaded

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    Quote Originally Posted by R Moran View Post
    And there in lies the rub, the SA loaded is not typically considered a "high end" gun. That doesn't mean its a bad gun, and can't be tuned up nicely. But there is a reason the FBI went with Pro's and not loaded's

    The Loaded, as I recall, has the two piece barrel, some have glued in ejectors, mim parts, including some critical, like the slide stop and extractor.
    Either the Springfield or the Kimber, had an improperly cut barrel bed.
    Then there will usually be other minor fitting issues, that may not cause problems until farther down the road.
    Contrary to popular belief, you are not just paying for a name, fancy finishes & features, and other "bells & whistles", when you buy a higher end or custom gun. Your paying for top quality parts, that have been hand fitted by an expert.

    As far as upgrading, see the thread about "Oh no, I bought a BM", if its what you have, you can work with it. A loaded can tune up nicely.

    Jaxx,
    I would suggest you take a look at 10-8performance. Read Hilton's article on selecting a duty use 1911. Also a lot of reading in the Service 1911 section of 10-8Forums, will also yield quite a bit of useful info.
    It has been awhile since I followed the latest 1911 trends, or even cared much.

    Bob
    Bob, thanks. I did not know the Loaded had those issues. I am thinking of buying a Dan Wesson Heritage for carry and I know there are no MIM parts in there and everything is hand fitted by one gunsmith. Jaxx, GL on the upgrades.

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    Quote Originally Posted by citadelshooter View Post
    This. You have to "get lucky" for their kits to be true drop-in. I haven't heard or seen to many be dead on. Specifically the Tactical II. It stated 4#, more like 2.5#.
    I was pleasantly surprised that it all worked right out of the box, I had all the sear and hammer tools ready to go.
    Guess the universe was smiling on me.

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