Bear with my sad story bear with me, before i give my findings on the trp operator 1911 in this article. Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk springfield armory springfield custom shop discussion in general 1911 talk started by dr. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. If funds allow it i would go trp, they are the top midrange 1911 around imo. Dont get left without a spare part at the range, or get you pistol back up and running with springfield factory parts today.
Over the years, ive owned some custom 1911s from big name custom builders and ive built more than my share of custom 1911s myself, but none impressed me more than the mc operator did. Nighthawk custom firearms hand building the worlds finest 1911 pistols. Springfields custom shop has become the crown jewel of the company, offering a full service one stop shop for anyone with custom 1911 needs, regardless of manufacturer. It has a four in ch barrel and a reduced size frame. Many of the items offered are original harrison design creations and all items are manufactured in the usa to harrison design specs. I really like springfield armory 1911s and i really, really. With extended ambidextrous safeties, beavertail grip safeties, tritium sights and much more, a loaded 1911 offers you a lot of bang for the buck. We dont know where sa frames and slides are made now but i bought a ro in. The springfield 1911 loaded came in a polymer, lockable carryingstorage case complete with carrying handle and double cannon logo. Springfield armory magazine springfield xdm 9mm luger 19round stai. Find your ideal springfield 1911 for sale in a traditional or cutting edge style. A springfield 1911 for sale can excel at duty, competition or defense go with a proven 1911 provider. My butt ugly springfield 1911 compact is back from the custom shop posted in gear. Springfield armory all parts listed in this category are specific to the springfield armory 1911 pistol unless otherwise noted.
Handguns ak pistol ar pistol pistol revolver semiautomatic long guns semiautomatic. Take advantage of free shipping when ordering your favorite springfield armory gear all day, every day. With this built in value, youll be amazed it carries a standard price tag. Springfield armory replacement parts are made to the same specifications and standards as the parts in your firearm. The project started with a 1911a1 from springfield armory and included many new, over. Firearms smg and mg reciever blueprints blueprints, gunsmithing. The test pistols the colt gold cup was introduced in 1961, replacing earlier match pistols made by this manufacturer.
Purchase a pdf download of the american handgunner marchapril 2019. Sell your springfield armory 1911 for free today on gunsamerica. These are just a few examples of the springfield custom shops capabili ties. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available. Each loaded model brings you all the custom features you want but without a custom shop price tag. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction. I have lost count of the number of 1911s ive owned in my lifetime, but im sure its a safe bet, that ive probably owned a couple hundred 1911s.
I ran across the ppc distinguished1500 handgun, pc9803 model yesterday and reignited my dream of. Imbel has its hands full filling new contracts for the brazilian military and others. Shop online for a comprehensive selection of springfield armory 1911 a1 guns, including those designed to elevate competitive rankings. Springfield armory web store springfield armory web store. We carry just about everything by springfield armory. Springfields custom shop has garnered a reputation for world class pistols for carry and com petition, and springfield m1911s have been selected by various. Done with springfield armory custom shop sacs work. They are hard to find, so expect to pay close to retail if you find one in a gun shop. From long guns to handguns to accessories, find out what springfield. A 1911 was one of the first not the first handguns i ever owned, and my love affair only grew over the years. Countless hours are spent meticulously perfecting every detail to ensure the pistol has the tightest tolerances for unmatched reliability and accuracy. Springfield armory custom shop 1911 price sheet free download as pdf file. At wilson combat, only our most experienced master pistolsmiths perform customer gunsmithing, so we can assure your.
This is a sad but somewhat humorous story about the start to my testing this outstanding 1911. These all perform great and if you buy them right, used, can be sold for as much or more than you paid for them when its time to sell. Poor service from springfieldarmory custom shop dave williams. The custom shop pistols are carefully handbuilt by master springfield armory pistolsmiths in the pursuit of creating the finest custom 1911s on. Use it safely, store it securely, and always transfer a gun responsible. Springfield armory has come a long way since they first opened their doors in 1974 to become one of the top leaders in the 1911 market. The springfield custom professional model 1911a1 pistol is produced under. Springfield armory, as their usual, tries to provide the customer with an array of accessories to get the shooter started when using their products. Springfield armory 1911 milspec springfield armory 1911 loaded springfield armory 1911 trp my only contentions with the trp are 1 no lanyard loop in the main spring housing. If i had the money i would buy a wilson combat cqb tactical le. Every part on a springfield armory custom shop 1911 is hand selected and assembled to create one of the most prestigious 1911 pistols known to man. The beautifully crafted custom carry is an heirloom quality 1911 that is also right at home as your trusted daily carry gun.
This springfield armory 1911 comes with original twotone magazine, and has diamond checkered grips. Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk done with springfield armory custom shop sacs work discussion in general 1911 talk started by sterling archer, jan 11, 2016. Springfield armory springfield custom shop 1911addicts. I sent it in and while it was in i called back and asked about sight pricing and having the custom shop do this while it was there anyways. This manual was designed to fit in your shirt or jacket pocket. Springfield armory custom professional 1911 pistols come in 9mm and. Packed with all the features a 1911 should have, the loaded 1911 from springfield armory brings you a pistol with all the custom features you want but without a custom shop price tag. They have not been made by sa except as a special order through the custom shop since the midnineties. Modifications were carried out by the springfield armory custom shop under the direction of 2006 gunsmith of the year dave williams. The gold cup trophy is finished by the colt custom shop.
It is no secret in my family that my alltime favorite handgun is the good ol 1911 in some shape or form. Poor service from springfieldarmory custom shop dave. The company is unrelated to the likenamed former manufacturer of us military firearms in massachusetts, springfield armory. My everyday carry is a springfield armory compact px9503 which is an officers model 1911. I ran across the ppc distinguished1500 handgun, pc9803 model yesterday and reignited my dream of a custom long slide.
This custom piece of art comes with ambi safety, adjustable rear sight, one piece dawson magwell, custom trigger set at 4 lbs, commander hammer, custom cerakote, and custom wood grips. The champion operator mates this forged operator frame with a shorter slide and a 4 inch barrel. I took a springfield armory and an auto ordnance 1911a1 down to my gunsmith to get the arched mainspring housing replaced with a 1911style flat mainspring housing. The pistol has been restored by a third party, to about 95% overall. Springfield armory trp operator 1911, by pat cascio. Springfield custom, the companys customization shop, offers a broad line of customgrade firearms. Do not allow others to handle or fire your pistol until. The companys handgun offerings include m1911 pistols, the 911 pistol, and the. Websters defines the term art as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their. Founded in 1974 by bob reese, the company produces rifles such as the m1a and handguns such as the xd series and hellcat. Springfield armory pistol parts for sale in stock ebay.
Its as close to a custom 1911 as youll find in a noncustom model. Since then, it has been the standard by which all other bullseye pistols have been judged. Individually inspected by springfields master gunsmiths, the 1911a1 pistols are built to precise tolerances with attention to detail you would expect from the finest custom shop. Shop a selection of high quality lights and lasers that fit our most popular handgun models. Hand fit with extraordinary attention to detail, as all springfield armory custom 1911s are, the custom carry is a refined and seriously capable self defense firearm. This results in a pistol that is suitable for concealed carry or operating where a light is needed and it doesn. All springfield armory 1911 pistols now include a deluxe carrying case. Stay abreast of the latest and greatest from springfield armory with our newest catalog. I am proud to offer the finest in 1911 parts and accessories designed for concealed carry. Springfield armory 1911s i love sa 1911s, they are the makers of a few of my top 1911s and they are my fav custom shop by far. My butt ugly springfield 1911 compact is back from the. But then again, if you are a gun hoarder who never sells anything, having a gun customized by greg gets you exactly what you want, not what the product manager. To collect baseline and followup data, we went to the range and fired a basic accuracy test from the bench with sandbag support. Just a matter or personal preference and the gunsmith finished the swap and installation of those parts the.
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